The Denver Broncos (10-7) are on the road today against the Buffalo Bills (13-4) in a playoff matchup that features rookie quarterback Bo Nix facing off against former friend Von Miller. Denver faces the tough task of trying to slow down Josh Allen, who is having an MVP-caliber season.
Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills Wildcard Roundup
If the Broncos are going to win in today’s game, these are some of the key storylines that will be important at kickoff.
- Can the Broncos shock the world?
- How will the Broncos defense defend the Bills offense?
- Can Bo Nix shine in his playoff debut?
- The best effort of the season is necessary
Here is the tale of the tape for Sunday’s AFC Wildcard Playoff matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Denver has a ticket to the dance, can they stay on the floor?
Broncos offense:
- Net Yards Per Game: 324.6 (19th)
- Points Per Game: 25.0 (10th)
- Net Rushing Yards Per Game: 112.6 (16th)
- Net Passing Yards Per Game: 212.4 (20th)
- Sacks Allowed: 24 (T-3rd)
- Third Down Conversion Percentage: 39.6% (13th)
- Red Zone Conversion Percentage: 62.5% (7th)
- Top Offensive Players: Bo Nix, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims
- Leading Rusher: Javonte Williams (513 rushing yards)
- Leading Receiver: Courtland Sutton (1081 receiving yards, eight touchdowns)
Bills Defense:
- Net Yards Allowed Per Game: 341.5 (17th)
- Points Per Game Allowed: 21.6 (7th)
- Net Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game: 115.5 (12th)
- Net Passing Yards Allowed Per Game: 226.1 (25th)
- Sacks: 36 (T-18th)
- Third Down Conversion Percentage: 43.8% (29th)
- Red Zone Conversion Percentage: 57.4% (16th)
- Top Defensive Players: Greg Rousseau, Von Miller, Ed Oliver, Christian Benford
- Leading Sack Producer: Greg Rousseau (8.0)
- Leading Tackler: Dorian Williams (114)
- Interception Leader: Seven players tied with two
Broncos Defense:
- Net Yards Allowed Per Game: 317.1 (7th)
- Points Per Game Allowed: 18.3 (2nd)
- Net Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game: 96.4 (3rd)
- Net Passing Yards Allowed Per Game: 220.7 (20th)
- Sacks: 63 (1st)
- Third Down Conversion Percentage: 37.3% (11th)
- Red Zone Conversion Percentage: 46.9% (3rd)
- Top Defensive Players: Patrick Surtain II, Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen
- Leading Sack Producer: Nik Bonitto (13.5)
- Leading Tackler: Brandon Jones (115)
- Interception Leader: Patrick Surtain II (4)
Bills Offense:
- Net Yards Per Game: 359.1 (10th)
- Points Per Game: 30.9 (2nd)
- Net Rushing Yards Per Game: 131.2 (9th)
- Net Passing Yards Per Game: 227.9 (9th)
- Sacks Allowed: 14 (1st)
- Third Down Conversion Percentage: 44.1% (7th)
- Red Zone Conversion Percentage: 71.6% (2nd)
- Top Offensive Players: Josh Allen, James Cook, Amari Cooper, Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid
- Leading Rusher: James Cook (1009 rushing yards, 16 touchdowns)
- Leading Receiver: Khalil Shakir (821 yards, four touchdowns)
Notable Injuries for Sunday’s game
Denver Broncos:
- OT Frank Crum has been ruled out with an illness and placed on the non-injured reserve...
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