Denver
Broncos
4-2
35
FINAL
23
Arizona
Cardinals
0-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos topped the Arizona Cardinals 35-23 in a pivotal Week 7 matchup that keeps their playoff hopes alive. With this victory, the Broncos improve their standing in the league, while the Cardinals face a tougher road ahead as they seek consistency.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 240 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing both accuracy and poise under pressure. Courtland Sutton emerged as his favorite target, racking up 117 receiving yards and finding the end zone, contributing significantly to the Broncos' offensive firepower. On the ground, the Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love shined with 108 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Denver's high-powered attack.
Defensively, the Cardinals were anchored by Zaven Collins, who recorded three total tackles and a sack, but the unit struggled to contain the Broncos' explosive plays. The turning point came in the second quarter when Nix connected with Sutton for a crucial touchdown, extending Denver's lead and shifting momentum firmly in their favor. Despite Budda Baker's impressive two interceptions, Arizona couldn't capitalize on those turnovers, ultimately sealing their fate in this contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 240 | 4 | 2 | 93.3 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 12 | 4 | 33% | 78 | 0 | 1 | 22.2 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 10 | 6 | 60% | 63 | 1 | 3 | 72.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 13 | 108 | 8.3 | 14 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 7 | 33 | 4.7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 20 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jermaine Burton | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 3 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Scott | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Key | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

