Bills at Broncos
Denver Broncos 15, Buffalo Bills 13 · Power 5 SZN 1
Final Score
Bills 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Broncos 15 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPBo Nix 265 yds passingRJ Harvey 82 yds rushingKhalil Shakir 153 yds receivingPat Surtain II 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 383 · 354Passing yards 237 · 265Rushing yards 146 · 89Completions 20/35 · 22/37Yards per carry 3.5 · 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills, finishing with a final score of 15-13. This victory was crucial for the Broncos as they vie for a playoff spot in the competitive AFC landscape during Week 16 of the 2026 season.
Bo Nix led the charge for the Broncos, throwing for 265 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air. RJ Harvey contributed significantly on the ground with 82 rushing yards, helping to maintain offensive momentum. Meanwhile, Khalil Shakir shined for the Bills, racking up an impressive 153 receiving yards, though his efforts ultimately fell short.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. JL Skinner's seven tackles anchored the defense, while Jonathon Cooper's 1.5 sacks applied constant pressure on the Bills' quarterback. The game-changing moment came with an interception by Pat Surtain II, halting a promising Bills drive and sealing the win for Denver in a crucial late-season battle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 20/35 | 57% | 237 | 1 | 1 | 75.5 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 22/37 | 59% | 265 | 1 | 0 | 90.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 23 | 70 | 3.0 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Josh AllenQB | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 16 | 82 | 5.1 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| Bo NixQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ty JohnsonHB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Velus Jones JrHB | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 10 | 153 | 15.3 | 36 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jackson HawesTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 10 | 129 | 12.9 | 36 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyler HarrellWR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Evan EngramTE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deone WalkerDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Pat Surtain IICB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey BosaDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| JL SkinnerSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy AndersenMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesSS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah EllissLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron JohnsonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 2/2 | 1 | 53 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 2/2 | 1 | 46 |