Denver
Broncos
3-9
17
FINAL
20
New York
Jets
7-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested battle in Week 14, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos with a final score of 20-17, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Jets who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing resilience and determination on their home turf.
Offensively, the Jets were powered by a standout performance from running back David Montgomery, who racked up an impressive 133 rushing yards. Quarterback Tyler Shough contributed with a crucial touchdown pass, while the Broncos’ Cam Ward led the air attack with 223 passing yards, finding Puka Nacua for 108 receiving yards. However, it was Montgomery's dynamic running that kept the Jets' offense moving and in control throughout the game.
Defensively, the Jets made significant contributions to their victory, highlighted by Jamel Dean's impactful sack that helped stall a key Broncos drive. The Broncos' Dre Greenlaw led the defense with seven total tackles, but it was the Jets' ability to apply pressure that proved decisive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Jets' defense tightened, forcing the Broncos to settle for a field goal instead of allowing a touchdown, sealing the win for New York.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 223 | 1 | 0 | 99.7 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 206 | 1 | 0 | 89.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 16 | 133 | 8.3 | 55 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 13 | 31 | 2.4 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 10 | 28 | 2.8 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 108 | 15.4 | 32 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Floyd | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 52 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 54 |

