Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals — 2026-10-25 Game Analysis

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Denver Broncos30atArizona Cardinals16Recap

Q1 11:00FGDENWil Lutz 48 Yd Field Goal3–0
Q1 1:08FGDENWil Lutz 43 Yd Field Goal6–0
Q2 14:16FGARIChad Ryland 30 Yd Field Goal6–3
Q2 4:30FGARIChad Ryland 26 Yd Field Goal6–6
Q2 3:43TDDENBo Nix 62 Yd Rush (Wil Lutz Kick)13–6
Q3 10:26TDDENRJ Harvey 52 Yd pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz Kick)20–6
Q3 3:50TDARITrey McBride 7 Yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Chad Ryland Kick)20–13
Q3 0:00TDDENJ.K. Dobbins 1 Yd Rush (Wil Lutz Kick)27–13
Q4 8:39FGDENWil Lutz 31 Yd Field Goal30–13
Q4 6:21FGARIChad Ryland 41 Yd Field Goal30–16

Recap

On October 25, 2026, the Denver Broncos defeated the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 at State Farm Stadium.

Denver earned its third consecutive victory and generated 377 net yards of offense. Its 14-point winning margin was its largest of the season.

Bo Nix broke a 3-3 tie late in the first half with a 62-yard touchdown run. It was the longest rushing play by a quarterback in Broncos history.

Denver kept the lead for the remainder of the game. Nix added another explosive scoring play in the third quarter by finding RJ Harvey on a screen pass.

Harvey took that reception 52 yards for a touchdown. The play followed a blocked punt by fullback Adam Prentice that gave Denver possession.

The Broncos also made important defensive stops near their own goal line. Arizona finished with touchdowns on just 1 of its 5 red-zone opportunities. Denver's early resistance prevented the Cardinals from taking the lead. Wil Lutz converted all 3 field goal attempts, and J.K. Dobbins scored a touchdown for the third consecutive week.

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Game stats

Statistic	Denver Broncos	Arizona Cardinals
First downs	18	24
Total yards	377	353
Net passing yards	218	259
Rushing yards	159	94
Yards per play	6.7	4.7
Third-down conversions	3-11	5-17
Fourth-down conversions	0-0	2-4
Red-zone conversions	1-2	1-5
Turnovers	0	0
Penalties–yards	11-114	9-59
Time of possession	26:42	33:18

Denver Broncos vs Arizona Cardinals — NFL Game Analysis

Denver Broncos defeated Arizona Cardinals 30–16, a 14-point margin. Denver Broncos led in total offense, 377 to 353. Denver Broncos led in rushing yards, 159 to 94. Denver Broncos converted 3 of 11 third downs; Arizona Cardinals converted 5 of 17.

Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.

Lineup

These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.

Denver Broncos

Passing

#10Bo Nix

Rushing

#10Bo Nix
#20Jonah Coleman
#27J.K. Dobbins
#12RJ Harvey
#19Marvin Mims Jr.

Receiving

#12RJ Harvey
#19Marvin Mims Jr.
#17Jaylen Waddle
#14Courtland Sutton
#20Jonah Coleman
#5Lil'Jordan Humphrey
#1Evan Engram
#82Adam Trautman
#11Troy Franklin

Defense

#49Alex Singleton
#22Brandon Jones
#40Justin Strnad
#29Ja'Quan McMillian
#23Jahdae Barron
#31Kris Abrams-Draine
#96Eyioma Uwazurike
#21Riley Moss
#97Malcolm Roach
#92Dondrea Tillman
#99Zach Allen
#51Que Robinson
#95Sai'vion Jones
#30Taylor Rapp
#46Adam Prentice
#26Devon Key
#15Nik Bonitto
#34JL Skinner
#37Sean Fresch
#55Jordan Turner
#93D.J. Jones
#0Jonathon Cooper
#47Karene Reid

Arizona Cardinals

Passing

#7Jacoby Brissett

Rushing

#20Bam Knight
#22Tyler Allgeier
#7Jacoby Brissett
#14Michael Wilson

Receiving

#85Trey McBride
#14Michael Wilson
#86Jalen Brooks
#22Tyler Allgeier
#84Elijah Higgins
#20Bam Knight
#17Kendrick Bourne

Defense

#50Jack Gibbens
#35Kalen King
#13Kei'Trel Clark
#29Denzel Burke
#56Darius Robinson
#0Cody Simon
#36Kitan Crawford
#1Mack Wilson Sr.
#10Josh Sweat
#42Dadrion Taylor-Demerson
#3Budda Baker
#91L.J. Collier
#5Baron Browning
#25Zaven Collins
#84Elijah Higgins
#52Jordan Burch
#21Garrett Williams
#43Karson Sharar
#51Roy Lopez
#98Jared Harrison-Hunte

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