Denver
Broncos
3-1
31
FINAL
28
Arizona
Cardinals
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 31-28, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the season reaches its midpoint. Both teams fought hard, but the Broncos managed to hold off a late surge from the Cardinals, securing a crucial victory on the road.
Bo Nix shone for the Broncos, throwing for three touchdowns and leading his team’s offense with precision. His favorite target was Courtland Sutton, who racked up an impressive 121 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. RJ Harvey also contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Cardinals' defense on their toes.
Defensively, the Broncos faced a formidable challenge, but they managed to contain the Cardinals' potent offense despite Jacoby Brissett's impressive 304 passing yards. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Broncos' defense tightened up, forcing a critical turnover that allowed Nix and the offense to seal the victory. With this win, the Broncos continue to build momentum as they eye a playoff berth in the competitive 2026 season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 41 | 29 | 304 | 1 | 1 | 89.8 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 41 | 27 | 279 | 3 | 1 | 99.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 22 | 81 | 3.7 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 10 | 52 | 5.2 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demaryius Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 11 | 121 | 11.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Demaryius Thomas | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 8 | 58 | 7.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | FB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dallen Bentley | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Peterson | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Roy Lopez | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Champ Bailey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 52 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 53 |

