Denver
Broncos
3-2
56
FINAL
49
Arizona
Cardinals
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exhilarating clash in Week 7 of the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos prevailed over the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 56-49. This matchup was critical for both teams as they jockey for playoff positioning, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious in a high-scoring shootout.
Bo Nix was sensational for Denver, throwing for an impressive 479 yards and an astounding eight touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Jaylen Waddle was his top target, racking up 167 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Justin Fields led the Cardinals' ground game with 95 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Nix's aerial assault.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that shifted momentum. Alex Singleton's interception proved pivotal, allowing Denver to maintain their lead during critical moments of the game. Although Karson Sharar of the Cardinals recorded 3.5 sacks, it was the Broncos' ability to capitalize on their offensive opportunities that ultimately secured their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 26 | 19 | 73% | 479 | 8 | 0 | 154.6 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 22 | 11 | 50% | 236 | 2 | 3 | 79.1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 3 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 78 | 8.7 | 9 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 167 | 33.4 | 81 | 2 | 83 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 111 | 18.5 | 56 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 90 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 39 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 29 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 20 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Key | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

