Denver
Broncos
1-1
42
FINAL
38
Buffalo
Bills
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 showdown, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 42-38, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tight AFC race. Both teams came into the game vying for crucial momentum, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in a spectacular offensive display.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 253 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his playmaking ability and poise under pressure. Meanwhile, Jaylen Waddle provided a reliable target in the passing game with 88 receiving yards, while James Cook III of the Bills put on a remarkable performance of his own, rushing for 204 yards, proving to be a constant threat on the ground.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that swung momentum in their favor. Tyler Owens recorded two crucial interceptions, stifling the Bills’ attempts to rally late in the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Owens picked off a pass deep in Denver's territory, allowing the Broncos to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 253 | 3 | 1 | 123.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 31 | 14 | 45% | 249 | 1 | 4 | 44.3 |
| C.J. Saunders | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 204 | 20.4 | 13 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 13 | 104 | 8.0 | 21 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| C.J. Saunders | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | — | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 35 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 44 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 15 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 12 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 37 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | — | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 25 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| C.J. Saunders | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| DeAndre Ramsay | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Sheppard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 53 |

