Detroit
Lions
8-1
13
FINAL
23
Denver
Broncos
6-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos secured a solid 23-13 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 11 of the 2027 season, maintaining their playoff aspirations. With this win, the Broncos continue to solidify their position in the competitive AFC, while the Lions struggle to find their footing as the season progresses.
Jared Lorenzen led the Broncos with a key passing touchdown, while Taylen Green of the Lions threw for 205 yards, showcasing his potential despite the loss. On the ground, James Cook III made significant contributions for Detroit, rushing for 73 yards, while Benjamin Yahu Jr. was the standout receiver with 80 yards to his name, keeping the Lions competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Chop Robinson was a force with two sacks, consistently pressuring Green and disrupting Detroit's offensive flow. Additionally, Darien Porter’s interception late in the game sealed the victory for Denver, underlining the importance of defensive prowess in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 30 | 17 | 232 | 1 | 0 | 92.6 |
| Jared Lorenzen | QB | 39 | 19 | 149 | 1 | 1 | 56.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 73 | 6.1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaxon Reinertson | HB | 19 | 63 | 3.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jared Lorenzen | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Michael Jackson | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jaxon Reinertson | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanner McLachlan | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Jenkins | DT | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Tillman | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alijah Huzzie | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarri Mathis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 55 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 49 |

