The most recent Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos matchup was the AFC Divisional Round on January 17, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Bills 33–30 in overtime. Buffalo led 30–27 late in the fourth quarter, but Denver tied the game with a 50-yard field goal before Wil Lutz won it with a 23-yard field goal in overtime.
Key Statistics
Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos — January 17, 2026
| Statistic | Buffalo Bills | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 30 | 33 |
| Regulation score | 30 | 30 |
| Overtime | 0 | 3 |
| Total yards | 449 | 349 |
| Offensive plays | 78 | 68 |
| Yards per play | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Passing yards | 266 net | 279 |
| Rushing yards | 183 | 70 |
| First downs | 28 | 22 |
| Third-down efficiency | 10/15 | 8/16 |
| Fourth-down attempts | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 0 |
| Penalties | 5 | 3 |
| Penalty yards | 68 | 20 |
| Time of possession | 40:58 | 29:18 |
Buffalo generated 100 more total yards and 113 more rushing yards, but five turnovers gave Denver significant short-field opportunities. The Bills ran 78 offensive plays compared with Denver’s 68.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
| Quarter | Buffalo Bills | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | 3 |
| 2nd | 3 | 17 |
| 3rd | 7 | 3 |
| 4th | 13 | 7 |
| Overtime | 0 | 3 |
| Final | 30 | 33 |
The scoring included three Josh Allen touchdown passes for Buffalo and three Bo Nix touchdown passes for Denver. Wil Lutz made four field goals, including the 23-yard overtime winner.
Career Overview
The Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos are long-standing NFL opponents. Their most recent meeting was their 43rd all-time matchup, with Buffalo holding a 24–18–1 series advantage according to Pro Football Reference. That record includes 22–17–1 in the regular season and 2–1 in the postseason.
The January 17, 2026 game was their second postseason meeting in consecutive seasons. Buffalo had defeated Denver 31–7 in the 2024 AFC Wild Card Round on January 12, 2025. Denver then won the 2025-season Divisional Round matchup 33–30 in overtime.
The 2026 game featured quarterbacks Josh Allen and Bo Nix. Allen finished with 283 passing yards, three touchdown passes and two interceptions, while Nix produced 279 passing yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
Career Statistics
Because this is a team-versus-team matchup rather than a single-player career page, the most relevant career statistic is the Bills-Broncos franchise head-to-head record.
| Head-to-Head Category | Buffalo Bills | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| All-time meetings | 43 | 43 |
| Buffalo wins | 24 | 18 |
| Ties | 1 | 1 |
| Regular-season record | 22-17-1 | 17-22-1 |
| Postseason record | 2-1 | 1-2 |
| Buffalo points in series | 971 | 857 |
| Denver points in series | 857 | 971 |
| Most recent meeting | Jan. 17, 2026 | Jan. 17, 2026 |
| Most recent result | L, 30-33 OT | W, 33-30 OT |
Pro Football Reference lists Buffalo ahead 24–18–1 through the January 2026 meeting.
Josh Allen — 2025 Regular Season
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Games | 17 |
| Starts | 17 |
| Passing completions | 319 |
| Passing attempts | 460 |
| Completion percentage | 69.3% |
| Passing yards | 3,668 |
| Passing TDs | 25 |
| Interceptions | 10 |
| Rushing attempts | 112 |
| Rushing yards | 579 |
| Rushing TDs | 14 |
Allen entered the Broncos playoff matchup after a 2025 regular season in which he accounted for substantial passing and rushing production.
Bo Nix — 2025 Season
Nix played only one game in the 2025 postseason before suffering a broken ankle during Denver’s overtime victory over Buffalo. In that game, he completed 26 of 46 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns with one interception.
Season-by-Season Stats
Recent Bills vs Broncos Meetings
| Date | Venue | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 17, 2026 | Denver | AFC Divisional Round | Denver 33, Buffalo 30 OT |
| Jan. 12, 2025 | Buffalo | AFC Wild Card Round | Buffalo 31, Denver 7 |
| Nov. 13, 2023 | Denver | Regular season | Denver 24, Buffalo 22 |
Denver’s official preview before the 2025 postseason noted that the teams had last met during the 2023 Monday Night Football game, when Denver won 24–22 on Wil Lutz’s late field goal.
January 17, 2026 — Main Offensive Statistics
| Player | Team | Passing | Rushing | Receiving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | BUF | 25/39, 283 yds, 3 TD, 2 INT | 12-66 | — |
| James Cook | BUF | — | 24-117 | 2-24 |
| Dalton Kincaid | BUF | — | — | 6-83, 1 TD |
| Khalil Shakir | BUF | — | — | 7-75 |
| Dawson Knox | BUF | — | — | 3-32 |
| Ray Davis | BUF | — | — | 2-33 |
| Bo Nix | DEN | 26/46, 279 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT | 12-29 | — |
| Marvin Mims | DEN | — | — | 8-93, 1 TD |
| R.J. Harvey | DEN | — | 6-20 | 5-46 |
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | — | — | 4-53 |
| Lil’Jordan Humphrey | DEN | — | — | 2-33, 1 TD |
The box score confirms that Kincaid led Buffalo with 83 receiving yards, while Mims led Denver with 93 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Records
Matchup Records
- Buffalo leads the all-time series 24–18–1.
- The teams have played 43 games.
- Buffalo’s postseason record against Denver is 2–1.
- The January 17, 2026 matchup was the first overtime game between the teams in their most recent three meetings.
- Denver’s 33 points were enough to eliminate Buffalo despite the Bills gaining 449 total yards.
2026 Divisional Round Milestones
- Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes.
- Bo Nix also threw three touchdown passes.
- James Cook rushed for 117 yards.
- Dalton Kincaid recorded 83 receiving yards and a touchdown.
- Marvin Mims caught eight passes for 93 yards and a touchdown.
- Buffalo committed five turnovers.
- Denver committed one turnover.
- Wil Lutz’s 23-yard overtime field goal ended the game.
Awards and Honors
The matchup itself did not produce a separate official player award comparable to an MVP or Pro Bowl selection. Relevant 2025-season honors for key players included:
| Player | Team | 2025 Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| James Cook | Buffalo | Pro Bowl; Associated Press Second-Team All-Pro |
| Josh Allen | Buffalo | Pro Bowl; third in AP MVP voting |
| Zach Allen | Denver | Pro Bowl; Associated Press First-Team All-Pro |
| Talanoa Hufanga | Denver | Associated Press Second-Team All-Pro |
| Nik Bonitto | Denver | Pro Bowl |
The listed season honors are reflected in the 2025 player and team records.
Performance Trends
Buffalo’s Running Game
Buffalo’s rushing attack produced 183 yards on 36 attempts, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. James Cook supplied 117 yards on 24 attempts, while Allen added 66 yards on 12 carries.
The Bills’ rushing advantage was substantial:
- Buffalo: 183 rushing yards
- Denver: 70 rushing yards
- Difference: 113 yards
- Buffalo average: 5.1 yards per carry
- Denver average: 3.2 yards per carry
Passing Production
Allen and Nix finished with almost identical passing yardage totals:
| Quarterback | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | 25/39 | 283 | 3 | 2 | 90.0 |
| Bo Nix | 26/46 | 279 | 3 | 1 | 87.1 |
Allen produced more passing yards despite attempting seven fewer passes. Nix completed one more pass, but Denver’s passing attack required 46 attempts.
Turnover Differential
Turnovers were one of the largest statistical differences in the game:
| Turnover Category | Buffalo | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 0 |
| Total turnovers | 5 | 1 |
| Turnover differential | -4 | +4 |
NFL reported that Buffalo’s five turnovers resulted in 16 Denver points, including an overtime interception by Allen that gave Denver possession in the sudden-death period.
Historical Context
The Bills-Broncos series has been competitive across its history. Buffalo’s 24–18–1 advantage represents a six-win margin across 43 meetings, while the postseason series is 2–1 in Buffalo’s favor.
The 2026 Divisional Round result also created a sharp contrast with the teams’ previous postseason meeting. In January 2025, Buffalo defeated Denver 31–7, with Allen throwing for 272 yards and two touchdowns and Cook rushing for 120 yards and a touchdown.
One year later, Denver reversed the result despite Buffalo’s statistical advantage in total yardage and rushing production. The 2026 game therefore stands out as a matchup in which the team with the higher yardage total did not win. Buffalo had 449 yards to Denver’s 349, but Denver had the much better turnover margin.
Head-to-Head Statistics
All-Time Series
| Category | Buffalo Bills | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 43 | 43 |
| Wins | 24 | 18 |
| Losses | 18 | 24 |
| Ties | 1 | 1 |
| Regular-season wins | 22 | 17 |
| Regular-season losses | 17 | 22 |
| Postseason wins | 2 | 1 |
| Postseason losses | 1 | 2 |
| Total points | 971 | 857 |
Most Recent Postseason Meetings
| Date | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 17, 2026 | AFC Divisional | Denver Broncos | 33–30 OT |
| Jan. 12, 2025 | AFC Wild Card | Buffalo Bills | 31–7 |
| Jan. 26, 1992 | AFC Championship | Buffalo Bills | 10–7 |
The January 1992 AFC Championship Game remains the only postseason meeting before the back-to-back playoff matchups of 2025 and 2026. The 2025 and 2026 games therefore account for two of the three postseason meetings in the series history.
Recent Form
Buffalo Bills — 2025 Season
Buffalo finished the 2025 regular season 12–5 and then reached the Divisional Round after defeating Jacksonville in the Wild Card Round. The Bills subsequently lost 33–30 to Denver in overtime.
James Cook was Buffalo’s primary rushing weapon during the regular season, recording:
| Player | Games | Rush Attempts | Rush Yards | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook | 17 | 309 | 1,621 | 12 |
| Josh Allen | 17 | 112 | 579 | 14 |
| Ray Davis | 17 | 58 | 275 | — |
| Ty Johnson | 17 | 50 | 200 | — |
Cook also caught 33 passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns.
Denver Broncos — 2025 Season
Denver finished the 2025 regular season 14–3 and entered the playoffs as the AFC’s top seed. Bo Nix started the Divisional Round against Buffalo and produced 279 passing yards and three touchdowns before suffering a broken ankle in overtime.
Denver’s defense also featured major statistical production during the season. Nik Bonitto recorded 14 sacks, Jonathon Cooper had eight, Zach Allen had seven, and John Franklin-Myers had 7.5.
Statistical Highlights
- 33–30: Denver’s overtime victory over Buffalo.
- 449: Buffalo’s total offensive yards.
- 349: Denver’s total offensive yards.
- 183: Buffalo rushing yards.
- 117: James Cook rushing yards.
- 66: Josh Allen rushing yards.
- 283: Allen passing yards.
- 279: Nix passing yards.
- 3: Touchdown passes by Allen.
- 3: Touchdown passes by Nix.
- 83: Dalton Kincaid receiving yards.
- 75: Khalil Shakir receiving yards.
- 93: Marvin Mims receiving yards.
- 5: Buffalo turnovers.
- 1: Denver turnover.
- 50: Matt Prater’s fourth-quarter field goal that tied the game at 30–30.
- 23: Wil Lutz’s overtime game-winning field goal.
- 43: Total all-time Bills-Broncos meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos defeated the Buffalo Bills 33–30 in overtime on January 17, 2026, in the AFC Divisional Round at Empower Field at Mile High.
Who was the leading passer in Bills vs Broncos?
Josh Allen threw for 283 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Bo Nix threw for 279 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.
Who led the Bills in rushing?
James Cook led Buffalo with 24 carries for 117 yards. Josh Allen added 66 rushing yards on 12 attempts.
Who led the Broncos in receiving?
Marvin Mims led Denver with eight receptions for 93 yards and one touchdown.
Who led the Bills in receiving?
Dalton Kincaid led Buffalo in receiving yardage with 83 yards on six receptions, including a touchdown. Khalil Shakir added seven receptions for 75 yards.
How many turnovers did the Bills have?
Buffalo committed five turnovers: two interceptions and three lost fumbles. Denver had one turnover.
Who kicked the game-winning field goal?
Denver kicker Wil Lutz made a 23-yard field goal in overtime to give the Broncos the 33–30 victory.
What is the all-time Bills vs Broncos record?
Buffalo leads the all-time series 24–18–1 across 43 games. The Bills are 2–1 against Denver in postseason meetings.
Did the Bills and Broncos play in the playoffs before 2026?
Yes. Buffalo defeated Denver 31–7 in the 2024 AFC Wild Card Round on January 12, 2025. The teams had also met in the 1991 AFC Championship Game.
When was the latest Bills vs Broncos game?
The latest meeting was January 17, 2026, when Denver defeated Buffalo 33–30 in overtime at Empower Field at Mile High.
Sources and References
- Pro Football Reference — Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos all-time matchups
- Pro Football Reference — January 17, 2026 Divisional Round box score
- Pro Football Archives — Bills at Broncos January 17, 2026 box score
- ESPN — Bills vs Broncos January 17, 2026 box score
- Buffalo Bills official game recap — January 12, 2025 Wild Card matchup
- Denver Broncos official team information
- NFL — Josh Allen’s postgame report from the 2026 Divisional Round
- NFL — Bo Nix injury report following the 2026 game
Statistical note: The article uses the latest completed Bills-Broncos matchup, January 17, 2026, rather than the January 12, 2025 Wild Card game. Player statistics are separated by game and season so postseason figures are not mixed with regular-season totals.
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