Buffalo
Bills
6-8
40
FINAL
30
Denver
Broncos
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 24d ago
In a high-stakes Week 16 showdown, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Denver Broncos 40-30, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season nears its end. With both teams vying for vital late-season momentum, the Bills showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience to secure the win. Buffalo's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for three touchdowns while accumulating 275 passing yards. James Cook III was a standout in the ground game, racking up an impressive 184 rushing yards, while DJ Moore contributed significantly with 110 receiving yards. Together, they formed a formidable trio that kept the Broncos' defense on their heels throughout the contest. Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays at key moments, with Terrel Bernard intercepting two passes to swing the momentum in Buffalo's favor. Defensive lineman Greg Rousseau added a crucial sack, helping to stifle Denver's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Bernard's first interception set up a touchdown that pushed Buffalo ahead, a lead they would not relinquish as they held off Denver's late-game surge.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bo NixQB281761%3081470.8
Josh AllenQB331545%2493276.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
James Cook IIIHB918420.4173650
RJ HarveyHB181045.8272260
J.K. DobbinsHB4297.36090
Bo NixQB11111.0—0110
Marvin Mims JrWR000.0—000
Ray DavisHB000.0—000
Josh AllenQB000.0—000
Jonah ColemanHB1-1-1.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DJ MooreWR411027.5502580
Dalton KincaidTE710915.6380440
Troy FranklinWR310033.3611720
Evan EngramTE36822.7150270
Jaylen WaddleWR46416.020460
RJ HarveyHB34013.3390290
Courtland SuttonWR3299.7150150
Khalil ShakirWR11212.0100120
Joshua PalmerWR2105.04160
Dawson KnoxTE188.02080
Taysom HillTE177.03070
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Wil LutzK33350
Tyler BassK0040