Buffalo
Bills
3-1
24
FINAL
14
Denver
Broncos
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills topped the Denver Broncos 24-14 in a pivotal Week 16 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season heads into its final stretch. With both teams vying for a strong finish, the Bills' performance was crucial in securing the victory and maintaining momentum heading into the postseason.
Josh Allen was the standout for Buffalo, throwing for 3 touchdowns and leading his team effectively down the field. Meanwhile, Bo Nix of the Broncos put up impressive numbers with 286 passing yards, but it was not enough to overcome the Bills' offensive firepower. Jaylen Waddle also shone for Denver, racking up 141 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and keep the Bills' defense on their toes.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted the game's momentum, highlighted by Dorian Williams, who recorded 2 sacks, putting pressure on Nix throughout the contest. The turning point came in the second half when Williams' second sack led to a crucial turnover on downs, allowing Buffalo to capitalize and extend their lead. As the clock wound down, the Broncos struggled to regain their footing, ultimately sealing the Bills' victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 18 | 9 | 50% | 286 | 2 | 0 | 132.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 245 | 3 | 0 | 149.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 10 | 37 | 3.7 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 141 | 35.3 | 18 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 6 | 116 | 19.3 | 92 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 20 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 31 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 4 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Williams | SAM | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 |

