Buffalo
Bills
7-7
14
FINAL
37
Denver
Broncos
5-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos secured a commanding 37-14 victory over the Buffalo Bills, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season approaches its climax. The win showcased Denver's dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving the Bills searching for answers as they aim to stay relevant in the playoff race.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 333 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays under pressure. Sincere Brown was his primary target, racking up 157 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. Meanwhile, James Cook III led the Bills on the ground with 73 rushing yards, but his efforts were overshadowed by Denver's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Patrick Surtain II leading the team in tackles and Nik Bonitto making his presence felt with two sacks. The gameโs turning point came in the second quarter when Nix connected with Brown for a long touchdown, stretching the lead to 24-7 and leaving the Bills reeling. Denver's defense tightened from there, stifling any chance of a Buffalo comeback and ensuring a comfortable win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 23 | 16 | 333 | 4 | 1 | 133.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 11 | 144 | 1 | 3 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 73 | 6.6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | -8 | -2.7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sincere Brown | WR | 3 | 157 | 52.3 | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jacob Cowing | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 56 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

