Denver
Broncos
10-6
38
FINAL
16
Baltimore
Ravens
3-13
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos clinched a decisive 38-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18 of the 2027 season, securing their playoff aspirations in a must-win matchup. With the stakes high, the Broncos showcased their offensive prowess, demonstrating why they are a force to be reckoned with in the postseason.
Jared Lorenzen led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive 417 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the field. He found Brenen Thompson frequently, who racked up 119 receiving yards, while Jaxon Reinertson contributed significantly on the ground with 88 rushing yards. This offensive firepower proved too much for the Ravens to handle, as the Broncos established a commanding lead early on.
Defensively, the Broncos applied consistent pressure, highlighted by Chop Robinson’s sack that disrupted Baltimore's rhythm at critical moments. Although the Ravens' Tykee Smith recorded a game-high 10 tackles, it was Kevin Byard III's interception that briefly shifted momentum back to Baltimore. However, the Broncos quickly regained control, solidifying their victory with relentless offense and timely defensive plays.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Lorenzen | QB | 37 | 30 | 417 | 4 | 1 | 138.4 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 32 | 20 | 186 | 1 | 1 | 75.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Reinertson | HB | 14 | 88 | 6.3 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 16 | 80 | 5.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tanner McLachlan | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Jackson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Lorenzen | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 4 | -3 | -0.8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 7 | 119 | 17.0 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Michael Jackson | WR | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaxon Reinertson | HB | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brayden Goodrich | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Harrison Bryant | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tanner McLachlan | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tykee Smith | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | DT | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Elijah Cross | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Tillman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hezekiah Masses | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 56 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 40 |

