Buffalo
Bills
8-6
13
FINAL
48
Denver
Broncos
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 48-13 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. This decisive victory not only solidifies the Broncos' playoff positioning but also serves as a stark reminder of their offensive prowess as they head into the postseason.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for 278 yards and an impressive five touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to exploit the Bills' secondary. Courtland Sutton emerged as his top target, racking up 174 receiving yards, while J.K. Dobbins provided a solid ground game with 68 rushing yards, contributing to the Broncos' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Broncos stifled the Bills' efforts, with Jahdae Barron snagging an interception that shifted the momentum firmly in Denver's favor. Despite Terrel Bernard's standout performance for Buffalo with ten tackles, the Bills were unable to penetrate the Broncos’ defense effectively. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Broncos scored consecutive touchdowns, leaving Buffalo scrambling to keep pace.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 39 | 26 | 278 | 5 | 0 | 126.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 18 | 186 | 2 | 1 | 95.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 16 | 68 | 4.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 13 | 60 | 4.6 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 17 | 1.5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 10 | 174 | 17.4 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Poyer | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 49 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

