Buffalo
Bills
3-1
52
FINAL
33
Denver
Broncos
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Buffalo Bills outlasted the Denver Broncos with a final score of 52-33, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season nears its conclusion. This Week 16 clash showcased the Bills' offensive firepower and their determination to maintain momentum heading into the postseason.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for three touchdowns while efficiently managing the game. James Cook III was an unstoppable force on the ground, racking up an impressive 165 rushing yards, which helped the Bills control the pace of play. Meanwhile, Bo Nix of the Broncos put up a valiant effort with 293 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Buffalo’s explosive offense.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays to swing the momentum in their favor, highlighted by an interception from Davison Igbinosun that halted a potential scoring drive for Denver. Christian Benford's three tackles contributed to a solid defensive effort that complemented the offensive fireworks, while Nik Bonitto's two sacks for the Broncos showcased their own defensive resilience. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bills scored back-to-back touchdowns, widening the gap and forcing Denver to play catch-up for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 19 | 12 | 293 | 2 | 2 | 102.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 17 | 10 | 227 | 3 | 2 | 103.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 165 | 10.3 | 2 | 84 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 8 | 145 | 18.1 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 11 | 59 | 5.4 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene Reid | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 51 |

