Buffalo
Bills
6-8
41
FINAL
34
Denver
Broncos
5-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Buffalo Bills outlasted the Denver Broncos with a final score of 41-34, securing a crucial victory in their playoff push. The high-stakes game showcased both teams' explosive offenses, but it was the Bills who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Buffalo's offensive standout was James Cook III, who rushed for an impressive 108 yards, providing a strong ground game that complemented their passing attack. Meanwhile, Bo Nix of the Broncos put on an outstanding performance, throwing for 359 yards and five touchdowns, with Courtland Sutton being his primary target, racking up 152 receiving yards. Despite the impressive individual efforts, it was the Bills' balanced offense that made the difference.
Defensively, Antoine Winfield Jr. led the Bills with four total tackles, while Budda Baker made a critical interception that shifted momentum in Buffalo’s favor. The turning point came late in the game when Baker's pick halted a promising Broncos drive, allowing the Bills to maintain their lead and secure the win in a contest filled with offensive fireworks.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 30 | 19 | 359 | 5 | 2 | 116.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 26 | 15 | 266 | 4 | 1 | 116.3 |
| James Cook III | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 108 | 8.3 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 7 | 45 | 6.4 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 152 | 30.4 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Miles Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 38 |

