Buffalo
Bills
2-12
6
FINAL
20
Denver
Broncos
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup in Week 16 of the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 20-6. With playoff implications on the line, the Broncos solidified their standing, showcasing their defensive prowess and efficient offense throughout the game.
Haynes King led the charge for Denver, throwing for 225 yards and two touchdowns, proving to be a pivotal figure in the Broncos' offensive strategy. RJ Harvey added to the ground game with 70 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Bills' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Khalil Shakir stood out for Buffalo, racking up 76 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to swing the momentum in their favor.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Riley Moss leading the charge with seven total tackles, stifling any attempts by the Bills to establish a rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Denver's defense forced a critical turnover that led to a touchdown, putting them up by two scores. With that momentum, the Broncos maintained control and kept Buffalo at bay throughout the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 45 | 27 | 225 | 2 | 0 | 87.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 20 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 86.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 18 | 70 | 3.9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 62 | 3.9 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Moss | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 46 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50 |

