Second-year quarterback Bo Nix helped lead the Denver Broncos to their biggest win since 2008 in the Denver Broncos Vs Buffalo Bills Match Player Stats, despite suffering an injury during this process.
James Cook ran well, amassing 117 yards on 24 attempts for Buffalo before losing possession late in Denver territory and fumbling away a key win.
| Date | Venue | Result | Final Score | Key Player Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 (Divisional Playoff) | Denver | Broncos Win | 33–30 (OT) | Late-game QB duel; Broncos win in OT |
| Jan 12, 2025 (Wild Card) | Buffalo | Bills Win | 31–7 | Dominant Bills defense; Josh Allen-led offense control |
| Nov 13, 2023 (Regular Season) | Buffalo | Broncos Win | 24–22 | Late Broncos scoring surge, close defensive game |
| Dec 19, 2020 | Buffalo | Bills Win | 48–19 | Bills offense explosion; strong all-around performance |
| Nov 24, 2019 | Buffalo | Bills Win | 20–3 | Defensive-dominated Bills win |
| Sep 24, 2017 | Buffalo | Bills Win | 26–16 | Bills control game tempo and defense |
| Dec 7, 2014 | Denver | Broncos Win | 24–17 | Broncos balanced offense closes tight game |
| Dec 24, 2011 | Buffalo | Bills Win | 40–14 | Bills dominate on offense and defense |
| Dec 21, 2008 | Denver | Bills Win | 30–23 | Late-game scoring decides matchup |
| Sep 9, 2007 | Buffalo | Broncos Win | 15–14 | One-point thriller defensive battle |
Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills
Denver Broncos earned their first playoff victory since 2010 to set up an AFC Championship Game matchup against Houston Texans, but at a cost. Starting quarterback Bo Nix was injured during overtime and will likely end his season; rookie Jarrett Stidham would then likely start in that game.
| Category | Denver Broncos Players | Buffalo Bills Players |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterback (Passing) | Bo Nix – 13/22, 144 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT | Josh Allen – 20/26, 272 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT |
| Quarterback (Rushing) | Bo Nix – 4 carries, 43 yards | Josh Allen – 8 carries, 46 yards |
| Top RB (Rushing) | Javonte Williams – limited impact (team struggled) | James Cook – 23 carries, 120 yards, 1 TD |
| Top WR (Receiving) | Courtland Sutton – 5 rec, 75 yards | Khalil Shakir – 6 rec, 61 yards |
| Big Play WR | Troy Franklin – 2 rec, 54 yards, 1 TD | Curtis Samuel – 3 rec, 68 yards, 1 TD |
| Other Key WR/TE | Rookie receiving support minimal beyond Franklin | Dalton Kincaid – 1 TD reception (in alternate game context), multiple targets spread |
| Offensive Summary | 224 total yards, 1 TD, struggled on 3rd down | 471 total yards, 31 points, strong balance |
| Defensive Leader | P.J. Locke – 10 tackles | Terrel Bernard – 6 tackles |
| Pass Rush | D.J. Jones – 1 sack | Matt Milano – 1 sack |
| Turnovers | 0 turnovers | 0 turnovers |
| Game Control | Limited possession, early TD then stalled | Dominated possession and tempo |
Buffalo’s Self-Inflicted Wounds
Josh Allen had the chance to clinch the win in regulation for Buffalo before being stripped by safety Cam Lewis in the end zone and his pass recovered by Denver cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian; this allowed the Broncos a fresh set of downs as they secured their first postseason win since 2008.
Sean McDermott’s defense earned much praise in spite of their loss. They held off Denver from scoring during three quarters before they couldn’t escape Denver on two final drives and ultimately fell victim to Denver as top seeded Broncos.
Overtime
Buffalo advanced their offense into Denver territory for one final push but were forced back due to penalties and fumbles before punting. On the subsequent kickoff, Denver cornerback Aqib Talib picked off Allen and returned it back to Buffalo’s 15-yard line before scoring a 50-yard field goal which sealed their victory and sent Buffalo packing.
The Denver Broncos won their first playoff game since Super Bowl 50 – and first home playoff victory ever in franchise history – with an 11-6 victory against San Francisco 49ers at Mile High Stadium on Jan. 12. This victory ensured they would host at least one postseason game for the first time ever, improving their record even further to 9-5 overall.
Denver won its third overtime game in four seasons and improved to 2-0 overall in extra periods with this victory at home, marking their first overtime triumph since edging Pittsburgh Steelers 31-24 back in 2011.
Nine of their last 25 meetings ended up in overtime periods, with each side winning five, in the Denver Broncos Vs Buffalo Bills Match Player Stats. This game took place under extreme cold conditions in Denver’s sleety, snowy climate.
Furthermore, slippery field conditions created thick mud which caused numerous slipperiness incidents on the playing surface. At halftime, Denver held an advantage with a 23–10 lead; but the Bills responded with a quick touchdown drive of their own to cut this deficit down to 23–17.
| Category | Denver Broncos | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Match Result | 🟠 Lost 30–33 (OT) | 🔵 Won 33–30 (OT) |
| Date | Jan 17, 2026 | Jan 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Empower Field at Mile High | Empower Field at Mile High |
| Quarterback | Bo Nix – 24/36, 310 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT | Josh Allen – 27/34, 289 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT |
| Rushing Leader | Javonte Williams – 18 carries, 72 yards | James Cook – 21 carries, 108 yards |
| Top Receiver | Courtland Sutton – 7 rec, 92 yards, 1 TD | Khalil Shakir – 6 rec, 84 yards |
| Key Playmaker | Marvin Mims Jr. – 1 TD (26-yard reception) | Dalton Kincaid – 1 TD reception |
| Defense Leader | P.J. Locke – 9 tackles | Terrel Bernard – 8 tackles |
| Sacks | Broncos Defense – 2 sacks total | Bills Defense – 3 sacks total |
| Turnovers | 1 INT (Bo Nix) | 0 turnovers |
| Game Summary | Strong comeback, late TD forced OT | Controlled OT drive, clutch finish |