Buffalo
Bills
6-8
42
FINAL
7
Denver
Broncos
3-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills dominated the Denver Broncos with a commanding 42-7 victory in Week 16 of the 2026 season. This win not only secures a strong position for the Bills headed into the playoffs but also serves as a stark reminder of their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Quarterback Josh Allen was the star of the night, tossing for an impressive 416 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite ability to read defenses and connect with his receivers. Dalton Kincaid emerged as his favorite target, racking up 204 receiving yards, while the rest of the Bills' offense executed flawlessly, capitalizing on every opportunity to extend their lead.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Christian Benford leading the charge with three total tackles. Matt Milano contributed with a key sack, while Maxwell Hairston’s interception shifted momentum firmly in Buffalo's favor. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Hairston picked off a pass, leading to a touchdown that put the Bills ahead 21-0, effectively sealing the fate of the Broncos.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 18 | 75% | 416 | 5 | 1 | 138.8 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 23 | 9 | 39% | 169 | 1 | 1 | 61.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 51 | 4.6 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 8 | 204 | 25.5 | 96 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 38 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 50 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 13 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

