Broncos at Bills
Denver Broncos 55, Buffalo Bills 21 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Broncos 55 6 TD · 0 FG · 7 XP
Bills 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPBo Nix 311 yds passingJ.K. Dobbins 181 yds rushingCourtland Sutton 116 yds receivingJL Skinner 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 483 · 295Passing yards 302 · 196Rushing yards 181 · 99Completions 14/19 · 14/30Yards per carry 0.0 · 7.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 14/19 | 74% | 311 | 6 | 0 | 155.1 |
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 14/30 | 47% | 235 | 2 | 1 | 81.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 12 | 101 | 8.4 | 20 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 16 | 181 | 11.3 | 25 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 69 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 15 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 28 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 46 | 1 | 63 | 1 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 33 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 24 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 42 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amari BurneyMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bills | |||||
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe AndreessenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| JL SkinnerSS | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley MossCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tycen AndersonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damar HamlinFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
