Denver
Broncos
10-2
23
FINAL
51
Baltimore
Ravens
10-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Baltimore Ravens cruised to a commanding 51-23 victory over the Denver Broncos. With playoff implications on the line, the Ravens delivered a statement performance, solidifying their position in the postseason race while the Broncos struggled to keep pace.
Drake Maye was the star of the show for Baltimore, throwing for four touchdowns and showcasing his ability to stretch the field effectively. Meanwhile, Trevor Lawrence put up impressive passing numbers for Denver, racking up 395 yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the relentless Ravens offense. Jeremiah Smith was a standout receiver, amassing 228 yards and proving to be a significant target for Maye throughout the game.
Defensively, Baltimore made critical plays that shifted momentum, particularly with Zabien Brown’s two interceptions, which not only halted Denver’s drives but also set up scoring opportunities for the Ravens. The turning point came in the second quarter when Brown's first pick led to a quick touchdown, pushing the Ravens’ lead to an insurmountable level. Aidan Hutchinson’s efforts with 1.5 sacks for Denver were commendable, but they were overshadowed by a dominant Ravens defense that consistently pressured Lawrence and stifled the Broncos’ run game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 43 | 27 | 63% | 395 | 3 | 5 | 76.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 29 | 13 | 45% | 380 | 4 | 2 | 102.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 6 | 228 | 38.0 | 86 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 6 | 153 | 25.5 | 121 | 1 | 100 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 77 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 35 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 38 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 50 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 37 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zabien Brown | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Conner | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Henry Daley | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamari Sharpe | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 43 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 3 | 3 | 6 | 67 |

