Detroit
Lions
2-4
29
FINAL
43
Denver
Broncos
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring matchup, the Denver Broncos secured a decisive 43-29 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 13 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, Denver's strong performance at home solidified their position in the postseason race while leaving the Lions scrambling for answers.
Bo Nix was the standout for the Broncos, throwing for 272 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers on crucial plays. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker of the Lions put up an impressive 169 rushing yards, proving to be a formidable force on the ground. Sam LaPorta also shined for Detroit, racking up 89 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Denver's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Broncos were bolstered by DeAndre Ramsay, who led the team with six total tackles, while Jonathon Cooper made his presence felt with two sacks. The turning point of the game came when JT Woods intercepted a pass in the third quarter, halting a Lions drive and shifting momentum back to Denver. This defensive stand allowed the Broncos to maintain control, ultimately sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 27 | 15 | 56% | 272 | 4 | 3 | 90.3 |
| Donte Etienne | QB | 30 | 16 | 53% | 253 | 0 | 3 | 42.0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 29 | 1 | 0 | — |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| C.J. Saunders | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 19 | 169 | 8.9 | 36 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 9 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Donte Etienne | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Saunders | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 24 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 27 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 38 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 42 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| C.J. Saunders | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 54 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 20 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 24 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAndre Ramsay | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Howard | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Uar Bernard | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 52 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

