Denver
Broncos
2-1
30
FINAL
26
Detroit
Lions
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions by a final score of 30-26. With playoff implications looming, both teams were eager to secure a crucial win, but it was Denver who emerged victorious, maintaining their momentum in the 2027 season.
Bo Nix led the charge for the Broncos, throwing for an impressive 380 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively through the air. Jaylen Waddle was a key target, racking up 183 receiving yards, which proved pivotal in keeping Denver's offense on track. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions put on a remarkable performance on the ground, rushing for a staggering 279 yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Defensively, the Broncos were bolstered by Dru Phillips, who snagged an interception that turned the tide in Denver's favor. The Lions' Aidan Hutchinson made his presence felt with three sacks, constantly pressuring Nix and disrupting the Broncos' rhythm. Ultimately, it was Phillips' interception that marked a crucial turning point, allowing Denver to maintain their lead and secure the hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 26 | 15 | 380 | 1 | 0 | 115.0 |
| Rudy Griffin | QB | 7 | 3 | 126 | 1 | 1 | 89.8 |
| Brody Springs | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 279 | 15.5 | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 67 | 5.6 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rudy Griffin | QB | 1 | -10 | -10.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 183 | 36.6 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 100 | 100.0 | 1 | 100 | 0 |
| Brody Springs | WR | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Lockridge | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendrick Lipton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

