Denver
Broncos
12-2
34
FINAL
7
Dallas
Cowboys
1-13
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Denver Broncos cruised to a commanding 34-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With this win, the Broncos demonstrated their offensive prowess and established themselves as a formidable contender as the season heads into its final stretch.
Quarterback Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive 322 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays when it mattered most. Jaylen Waddle emerged as his favorite target, racking up 132 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Broncos' offensive explosion. RJ Harvey added a solid ground game with 56 rushing yards, helping to balance the offensive attack.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Nik Bonitto making a significant impact by recording two sacks, disrupting the Cowboys' offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the first half when Denver's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing Nix to connect with Waddle for a touchdown that extended the lead to 21-0. This pivotal moment deflated Dallas and set the tone for the rest of the contest, as the Broncos maintained control and never looked back.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 40 | 32 | 80% | 322 | 5 | 0 | 139.7 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 29 | 13 | 45% | 96 | 1 | 0 | 64.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 12 | 56 | 4.7 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 15 | 43 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 11 | 132 | 12.0 | 40 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 9 | 110 | 12.2 | 35 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Von Miller | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Thomas | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Coney | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Ratcliffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

