Denver
Broncos
2-4
43
FINAL
28
Arizona
Cardinals
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 43-28, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for a crucial victory, the Broncos showcased their offensive firepower, leaving the Cardinals scrambling to keep pace.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for an impressive 444 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be the driving force behind the Broncos' high-scoring offense. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle added to the aerial assault with a spectacular 214 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Cardinals' secondary and keep the chains moving. The combination of Nix's precision and Waddle's explosive plays set the tone for Denver's commanding performance.
On the defensive side, both teams had their moments, but the Broncos' ability to stifle the Cardinals' momentum was pivotal. Walter Nolen III recorded two sacks, contributing to the pressure that disrupted Arizona's rhythm. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when Denver's defense forced a turnover, allowing Nix and the offense to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 39 | 28 | 444 | 5 | 1 | 138.2 |
| Hendon Hooker | QB | 32 | 17 | 288 | 3 | 1 | 102.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 13 | 46 | 3.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 37 | 3.4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Hendon Hooker | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrett Stidham | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 214 | 30.6 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 7 | 145 | 20.7 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 8 | 121 | 15.1 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 54 |

