Buffalo
Bills
11-2
38
FINAL
11
Denver
Broncos
5-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills triumphed over the Denver Broncos with a final score of 38 to 11 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning on the line, this victory solidifies the Bills' standing as a formidable contender in the postseason race.
Josh Allen was the standout for Buffalo, throwing for 259 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. DJ Moore was his favorite target, racking up 90 receiving yards, while James Cook III contributed significantly on the ground with 68 rushing yards. Together, they powered the Bills' offensive onslaught that overwhelmed the Broncos.
Defensively, the Bills maintained a strong presence, with Greg Rousseau recording a sack that disrupted Denver's rhythm. Although Alex Singleton of the Broncos led the game with 11 tackles, it was Buffalo's defensive unit that consistently applied pressure, forcing the Broncos into unfavorable situations. The turning point came early in the second half when Rousseau’s sack shifted momentum, leading to a crucial turnover that the Bills capitalized on to extend their lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 32 | 23 | 259 | 2 | 0 | 116.5 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 38 | 17 | 128 | 1 | 0 | 62.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 68 | 4.9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 14 | 50 | 3.6 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 9 | 17 | 1.9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 8 | 81 | 10.1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 8 | 74 | 9.3 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Key | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dondrea Tillman | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 49 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 28 |

