Denver
Broncos
6-6
44
FINAL
26
New York
Jets
5-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 14 clash, the Denver Broncos secured a commanding 44-26 victory over the New York Jets, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. The win marks a pivotal moment for Denver, as they continue to jockey for position in the competitive AFC landscape.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for the Broncos, throwing for 285 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to exploit the Jets' defense. His connection with the receivers proved lethal, particularly as the Broncos established a rhythm early in the game. Meanwhile, Breece Hall led the Jets' ground attack with 99 rushing yards, but it was not enough to match Denver's offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays to stymie New York's momentum, with Marcus Williams leading the charge with 10 total tackles. Talanoa Hufanga also contributed with a timely interception that shifted the game's momentum in favor of Denver, marking a turning point as they pulled ahead and never looked back. The Jets struggled to recover from that pivotal moment, ultimately falling short despite some bright individual performances.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 37 | 23 | 285 | 5 | 0 | 125.5 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 53 | 25 | 252 | 1 | 2 | 51.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 16 | 99 | 6.2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 17 | 60 | 3.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 10 | 127 | 12.7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 2 | 73 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Grupe | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 38 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

