Denver
Broncos
12-5
55
FINAL
21
Buffalo
Bills
7-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, the Denver Broncos dominated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 55-21, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. This victory showcased the Broncos' offensive firepower and solidified their status as a formidable contender in the postseason.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for an impressive 311 yards and an eye-popping six touchdowns. J.K. Dobbins complemented the passing attack with a stellar rushing performance, racking up 181 yards on the ground. Meanwhile, Courtland Sutton emerged as Nix's favorite target, finishing the day with 116 receiving yards, making it a well-rounded offensive display.
Defensively, the Broncos asserted their dominance with JL Skinner leading the charge, tallying seven total tackles and three sacks. Nik Bonitto contributed with a key interception that shifted the momentum during the game, marking a critical turning point that allowed Denver to pull ahead decisively. Overall, the Broncos' ability to both score at will and stifle the Bills' efforts proved to be the difference-maker in this Wildcard showdown.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 311 | 6 | 0 | 155.1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 30 | 14 | 47% | 235 | 2 | 1 | 81.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 16 | 181 | 11.3 | 25 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 101 | 8.4 | 20 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 69 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 46 | 1 | 63 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 15 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 28 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 33 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 42 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 24 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Skinner | SS | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amari Burney | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

