Bills at Broncos
Buffalo Bills 45, Denver Broncos 17 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Bills 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XP
Broncos 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPJosh Allen 277 yds passingJames Cook III 71 yds rushingKhalil Shakir 122 yds receivingNik Bonitto 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 453 · 278Passing yards 277 · 215Rushing yards 176 · 63Completions 23/31 · 19/32Yards per carry 4.2 · 3.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 21d ago
In a decisive Week 16 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Denver Broncos with a commanding final score of 45-17, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the victory, Buffalo continues to assert itself as a formidable force in the league, while Denver struggles to find its footing as the season winds down.
Quarterback Josh Allen showcased his elite talent, throwing for 277 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Bills’ high-powered offense. Khalil Shakir was a standout target, racking up 122 receiving yards, while James Cook III contributed effectively on the ground with 71 rushing yards. Together, they propelled Buffalo to a dominant offensive performance.
Defensively, the Bills were effective in containing the Broncos' offense, forcing them into tough situations throughout the game. While Denver’s Nik Bonitto registered two sacks, the lack of consistent pressure allowed Allen to exploit mismatches downfield. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Allen connected on a 50-yard touchdown pass, shifting momentum definitively in favor of Buffalo and leaving the Broncos scrambling to catch up.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 23/31 | 74% | 277 | 3 | 0 | 133.4 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 19/32 | 59% | 215 | 1 | 0 | 89.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 17 | 71 | 4.2 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ty JohnsonHB | 10 | 50 | 5.0 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 13 | 47 | 3.6 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 18 | 52 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brevin JordanTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 8 | 122 | 15.3 | 60 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jackson HawesTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Evan EngramTE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Brevin JordanTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Nik BonittoREDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 6 | 42 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 2 | 32 |