Buffalo
Bills
1-13
31
FINAL
34
Denver
Broncos
8-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 34-31, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season draws to a close. Both teams fought hard, but the Broncos ultimately came out on top in a high-stakes battle that will have significant implications for their postseason hopes.
Josh Allen shined for the Bills, throwing for 295 yards and two touchdowns, while Khalil Shakir emerged as a standout receiver with an impressive 143 yards. Despite the loss, Allen's performance showcased his ability to lead the offense, keeping Buffalo competitive throughout the game. RJ Harvey contributed significantly for the Broncos, rushing for 74 yards, adding vital ground support to complement their passing game.
Defensively, the Broncos made crucial stops that turned the tide in their favor. Alex Singleton led the charge with eight total tackles, ensuring the Bills' offensive drives were consistently challenged. The game's pivotal moment came when Talanoa Hufanga intercepted Allen late in the fourth quarter, a play that sealed the victory for Denver and showcased their tenacity on defense when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 41 | 27 | 66% | 295 | 2 | 1 | 93.0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 261 | 1 | 0 | 99.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 74 | 6.2 | 41 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 68 | 4.9 | 38 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 8 | 50 | 6.3 | 18 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | โ | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | โ | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | โ | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 10 | 143 | 14.3 | 82 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 137 | 22.8 | 69 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 10 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | โ | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 49 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 37 |

