Buffalo
Bills
5-9
14
FINAL
33
Denver
Broncos
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos topped the Buffalo Bills with a commanding 33-14 victory in Week 16 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts Denver’s playoff hopes but also solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the league.
Bo Nix led the offensive charge for the Broncos, throwing for 202 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make plays when it mattered most. De'Von Achane complemented the passing game with a strong ground performance, racking up 87 rushing yards. Jaylen Waddle was the top target, finishing with 65 receiving yards, helping to keep the Bills' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Jahdae Barron recording eight total tackles to lead the charge. Jonathon Cooper was a force up front, notching two sacks that disrupted the Bills' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second half when Talanoa Hufanga's interception shifted momentum decisively in favor of Denver, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 35 | 20 | 202 | 2 | 1 | 80.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 17 | 166 | 0 | 1 | 60.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 87 | 6.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 10 | 29 | 2.9 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 26 | 1.9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarvarius Moore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 49 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 34 |

