Game Summary

The Buffalo Bills faced off against the Denver Broncos in an exciting Wild Card round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs. Surging to victory, the Bills concluded the game with a decisive score of 31-7.

First Half Overview

The game began with a strong showing from the Broncos as they struck first with a touchdown. Quarterback Bo Nix connected with wide receiver Troy Franklin on a 43-yard pass, putting Denver up 7-0 early in the first quarter. However, the Bills responded swiftly, with Tyler Bass kicking a 26-yard field goal to narrow the gap to 3-7.

Despite initial struggles, the Bills managed to take the lead toward the end of the second quarter with James Cook rushing for a 5-yard touchdown, followed by another field goal from Bass just before halftime. The Bills entered the locker room leading 13-7.

Second Half Dominance

The second half saw the Bills ramp up their performance significantly. They scored a total of 21 unanswered points. Quarterback Josh Allen showcased his skills with a 24-yard touchdown pass to Ty Johnson and added a two-point conversion connecting with Keon Coleman, extending the lead to 21-7.

In the fourth quarter, Allen found Curtis Samuel for a stunning 55-yard touchdown reception, pushing the score to 28-7. Tyler Bass capped off the scoring with a 34-yard field goal, bringing the final score to 31-7 in favor of the Bills.

Key Players

James Cook led the ground game with an impressive 120 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Josh Allen completed four deep passes for a total of 139 yards, including two critical touchdowns.

Looking Ahead

With this victory, the Buffalo Bills advance to the AFC Divisional Round, where they will take on their next opponent in hopes of continuing their playoff run.