Buffalo
Bills
8-6
27
FINAL
13
Denver
Broncos
5-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Denver Broncos 27-13, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season approaches its climax. With this victory, the Bills maintain their momentum and continue to assert themselves as a contender in the AFC.
Quarterback Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 260 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat capability. He found a reliable target in Tetairoa McMillan, who racked up 86 receiving yards, while James Cook III contributed effectively on the ground with 73 rushing yards, helping the Bills control the tempo of the game.
Defensively, the Bills were impactful, with Maxwell Hairston leading the way with seven total tackles, stifling the Broncos' offensive efforts. The game turned decisively in Buffalo's favor when they capitalized on a series of Denver mistakes, limiting their scoring opportunities and maintaining a comfortable lead throughout the second half. With their defensive unit stepping up, the Bills were able to secure a crucial win as they push towards postseason play.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 13 | 59% | 260 | 2 | 1 | 111.9 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 49 | 27 | 55% | 224 | 1 | 0 | 73.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 73 | 4.3 | 31 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 50 | 4.5 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 27 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 63 | 1 | 71 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 62 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 38 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 10 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Bishop | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | SAM | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 41 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 41 |

