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Week 7 · Final

Broncos at Cardinals

Denver Broncos 48, Arizona Cardinals 29 · NFL afterdark

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Final Score

Week 7
By the numbers
Broncos 48 4 TD · 2 FG · 6 XPCardinals 29 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPFernando Mendoza 273 yds passingJeremiyah Love 93 yds rushingTrey McBride 120 yds receivingTalanoa Hufanga 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 277 · 328Passing yards 166 · 235Rushing yards 111 · 93Completions 10/18 · 21/35Yards per carry 10.1 · 5.8

Recap

AI recap

Franchise Hub Beat · 35d ago

In a decisive Week 7 showdown, the Denver Broncos topped the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 48-29, solidifying their standing in the league. This victory was crucial for the Broncos as they look to maintain momentum heading into the latter half of the season. The Cardinals, despite a valiant effort, fell short in their quest for a critical win on home turf.

Leading the offensive charge for Arizona was quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who threw for an impressive 273 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield. Running back Jeremiyah Love complemented the passing game with 93 rushing yards, while tight end Trey McBride emerged as a standout receiver, accumulating 120 yards. However, it was not enough to outpace the Broncos' relentless offense.

Defensively, the Broncos made impactful plays that turned the tide of the game, particularly with Germaine Pratt's two interceptions that stifled Arizona's momentum at crucial moments. Talanoa Hufanga anchored the defense with five total tackles, providing stability throughout the contest. The combination of timely turnovers and solid tackling proved to be the difference-maker as Denver secured their victory and pushed forward in the season.

Scoring

Touchdowns, field goals, extra points
TeamTDFGXPOtherPTS
Broncos4261248
Cardinals403229

Team Stats

Side by side
DENAZ
Total yards277328
Passing yards166235
Rushing yards11193
Completions10/1821/35
Yards per carry10.15.8
Sacks32
Turnovers03
Touchdowns44
Field goals2/20/0
1st downs1220
3rd downs4/65/8
Penalties1-50-0

Box Score

Passing, rushing, receiving, defense, kicking
Passing2 players
PlayerC/APCTYDSTDINTQBR
Broncos
Bo NixQB10/1856%17620126.1
Cardinals
Fernando MendozaQB21/3560%2734386.9
Rushing3 players
PlayerATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Broncos
RJ HarveyHB10717.1121190
Bo NixQB14040.0—1400
Cardinals
Jeremiyah LoveHB16935.8300170
Receiving10 players
PlayerRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Broncos
Evan EngramTE26432.0191460
Troy FranklinWR23618.031230
Courtland SuttonWR13636.030360
RJ HarveyHB4246.016090
Jaylen WaddleWR11616.010160
Cardinals
Trey McBrideTE912013.3552250
Jeremiyah LoveHB56513.0280200
Jaylin LaneWR34314.3260260
Devontez WalkerWR33010.0222180
Michael WilsonWR11515.080150
Defense25 players
Kicking3 players
PlayerFGXPLNG
Broncos
Jeremy CrawshawP0/000
Wil LutzK2/2656
Cardinals
Chad RylandK0/030