Buffalo
Bills
5-9
24
FINAL
38
Denver
Broncos
10-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 38-24. This victory solidifies Denver's playoff aspirations while leaving Buffalo in search of answers as the season winds down. The stakes were high for both teams, making this win particularly sweet for the Broncos.
Bo Nix led the way for Denver, throwing for an impressive 334 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. J.K. Dobbins contributed significantly on the ground with 83 rushing yards, while Troy Franklin emerged as a key target, racking up 110 receiving yards. The dynamic trio played a pivotal role in the Broncos' offensive success, keeping Buffalo on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos were able to apply pressure, with Jonah Elliss recording a sack that disrupted Buffalo's rhythm. Despite Terrel Bernard's strong performance for the Bills, leading the team with four total tackles, Denver's defense held firm at critical moments. The turning point came when Nix connected with Franklin for a touchdown that shifted momentum, allowing the Broncos to maintain control and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 31 | 22 | 71% | 334 | 3 | 1 | 124.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 91 | 1 | 1 | 61.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 13 | 83 | 6.4 | 22 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Zamir White | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 44 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 110 | 22.0 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 27 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 27 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 32 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 25 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 11 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amari Burney | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tycen Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 39 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 38 |

