Buffalo
Bills
11-3
28
FINAL
55
Denver
Broncos
10-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Buffalo Bills 55-28, securing a critical victory as both teams push toward the postseason. The Broncos showcased their offensive firepower, keeping their playoff hopes alive with a dominant performance at home.
Jalen Milroe led the way for Denver, throwing for four touchdowns and setting the tone for an explosive aerial attack. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs stole the show on the ground, racking up an impressive 257 rushing yards, which proved pivotal in controlling the game. Buffalo's Lamar Jackson put up solid numbers with 287 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Broncos' relentless offense.
Defensively, the Broncos made critical plays to stymie Buffalo's momentum, highlighted by Riq Woolen's interception that swung the momentum back towards Denver. Fred Warner added to the pressure with a sack, helping to disrupt Jackson's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came when Denver scored consecutive touchdowns in the second quarter, leaving the Bills scrambling to catch up as the Broncos built an insurmountable lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 18 | 9 | 287 | 4 | 1 | 112.2 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 10 | 8 | 226 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 9 | 257 | 28.6 | 4 | 78 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 168 | 33.6 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 2 | 136 | 68.0 | 1 | 85 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| K.J. Britt | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

