Week 13, 2040

Played in Buffalo, NY, weather: 32 degrees, fair, 4 mph wind.
Denver won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Devon Thies kicked off 57 yards from the BUF35. Karl Lofton returned the ball 4 yards to the DEN12. Tackled by Jerry Douglas. PENALTY: Denver was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN05 (1Q: 14:32) Grant Hickman ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Casey Kennedy, assisted by OLB Deon Riley.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-DEN07 (1Q: 14:11) David Worthy pass completed to WR Axel Lynch for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB J.J. Francis.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-DEN13 (1Q: 13:25) David Worthy pass completed to RB Grant Hickman for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Deon Riley.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Jennings and Reed are blitzing.
1-10-DEN15 (1Q: 12:46) David Worthy pass completed to TE Edgar Gilmore for 20 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Kris Garrett, assisted by CB Reuben Brooks. Gilmore gained 7 yards after the catch.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN35 (1Q: 12:01) David Worthy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Axel Lynch. OLB Deon Riley drove right through O.J. Falwell to hurry the quarterback.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-DEN35 (1Q: 11:53) David Worthy pass completed to WR Axel Lynch for 15 yards. Tackled by OLB J.J. Francis. Lynch gained 10 yards after the catch.
Denver: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF50 (1Q: 11:21) David Worthy pass completed to WR Cameron Tucker for 50 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Tucker gained 12 yards after the catch. Denver 6, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 11:21) Extra point by Tommy Walton was good. Denver 7, Buffalo 0
(1Q: 11:03) Tommy Walton kicked off 70 yards from the DEN35. Touchback.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF20 (1Q: 11:03) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR The King of England for 24 yards. Tackled by S Mason Mendez. England gained 19 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF44 (1Q: 10:20) Ernie Sims pass completed to TE Camden Holloman for 7 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Blackwell. Holloman gained 1 yard after the catch.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-DEN49 (1Q: 09:57) Ernie Sims pass was dropped by TE Camden Holloman. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Villareal is blitzing.
2-13-BUF41 (1Q: 09:50) Ernie Sims pass completed to TE Camden Holloman for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Deion Vance.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bensen is blitzing.
3-8-BUF46 (1Q: 09:20) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Stephen Rehberg for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Mason Donovan. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN30 (1Q: 08:36) Owen Farrens ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Camden Martin.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-11-DEN31 (1Q: 08:11) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gary Pierce. S Antonio Burnett defended the pass.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-DEN31 (1Q: 08:02) Ernie Sims pass was dropped by WR Andre Cox. PENALTY: Denver was called for Defensive Holding.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN26 (1Q: 07:55) Quinn Graham ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Gavin Poston, assisted by OLB Grayson Villareal.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-DEN24 (1Q: 07:19) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR The King of England for 21 yards. Tackled by ILB Deion Vance. England gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-3-DEN03 (1Q: 06:42) Quinn Graham ran around the left tackle for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Phil Picchietti. Denver 7, Buffalo 6
(1Q: 06:42) Extra point by Randal Quezada was good. Buffalo 7, Denver 7
(1Q: 06:35) Devon Thies kicked off 55 yards from the BUF35. Mason Donovan returned the ball 13 yards to the DEN23. Tackled by Troy Barrett.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN23 (1Q: 06:14) Grant Hickman ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DT Shaun Larocque.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-DEN21 (1Q: 05:38) Grant Hickman ran a trap outside the right tackle for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Jennings. Key block delivered by Ron Coles.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-DEN30 (1Q: 04:57) David Worthy kept the ball, running outside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by DE Casey Kennedy. Key block delivered by Philip Ebeling.
Denver: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass. Jennings and Francis are blitzing.
1-10-DEN35 (1Q: 04:27) David Worthy pass completed to WR Cameron Tucker for 26 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Hoover. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tucker gained 13 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF39 (1Q: 03:54) Grant Hickman ran inside the left tackle for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Deon Riley.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-BUF43 (1Q: 03:12) David Worthy pass completed to WR Axel Lynch for -4 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB Kris Garrett.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-18-BUF47 (1Q: 02:35) David Worthy pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Grant Hickman. DE Casey Kennedy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-18-BUF47 (1Q: 02:29) Bart Winslett punted 43 yards. The ball was downed at the BUF04.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF04 (1Q: 02:22) Owen Farrens ran around the left tackle for 22 yards. Tackled by OLB Chance Bensen. Key block delivered by Deron Griffin.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF26 (1Q: 01:42) Quinn Graham ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Camden Martin. Key block delivered by Sedrick Douthit.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-BUF33 (1Q: 00:58) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Gary Pierce. OLB Camden Martin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-BUF33 (1Q: 00:53) Ernie Sims pass completed to FB Jerry Douglas for -2 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Bohrer. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-5-BUF31 (1Q: 00:22) Caiden Shaw punted 54 yards. Abraham Blackwell returned the kick 5 yards to the DEN20. Tackled by Camden Holloman.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (1Q: 00:14) David Worthy pass completed to RB Grant Hickman for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Alcott.
Start of second quarter.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-DEN28 (2Q: 15:00) Grant Hickman ran around right end for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB J.J. Francis, assisted by S Wally Reed.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jennings and Reed are blitzing.
3-6-DEN24 (2Q: 14:24) David Worthy pass completed to WR Axel Lynch for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks.
4-3-DEN27 (2Q: 13:55) Bart Winslett punted 46 yards. Owen Farrens returned the kick 21 yards to the BUF48. Tackled by Darrell Godsey.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF48 (2Q: 13:44) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Gary Pierce for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Deion Vance. Pierce gained 5 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-DEN48 (2Q: 13:01) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Stephen Rehberg. OLB Grayson Villareal defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bensen is blitzing.
3-6-DEN48 (2Q: 12:55) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Gary Pierce for 22 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Burnett. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN26 (2Q: 12:14) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Gary Pierce for 21 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Antonio Burnett, assisted by CB Korey Milons. Pierce gained 11 yards after the catch. PENALTY: Denver was called for Too Many Men on the Field. The penalty was declined.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-5-DEN05 (2Q: 12:02) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Troy Barrett. OLB Camden Martin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Villareal is blitzing.
2-5-DEN05 (2Q: 11:55) Ernie Sims pass was blocked at the line, intended for RB Owen Farrens. OLB Grayson Villareal blocked the pass.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-DEN05 (2Q: 11:48) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Andre Cox for 5 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Buffalo 13, Denver 7
(2Q: 11:48) Extra point by Randal Quezada was good. Buffalo 14, Denver 7
(2Q: 11:38) Devon Thies kicked off 59 yards from the BUF35. Mason Donovan returned the ball 16 yards to the DEN22. Tackled by Gary Pierce.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN22 (2Q: 11:03) David Worthy sacked by DE Ben Yarborough for a loss of 6 yards. Yarborough ran right past O.J. Falwell and knocked down the quarterback.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-16-DEN16 (2Q: 10:18) David Worthy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cameron Tucker. OLB Deon Riley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-16-DEN16 (2Q: 10:14) Grant Hickman ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Deon Riley, assisted by S Ed Reed.
4-13-DEN19 (2Q: 09:48) Bart Winslett punted 40 yards. Owen Farrens returned the kick 19 yards to the DEN40. Tackled by Howie James.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN40 (2Q: 09:39) Owen Farrens ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Deion Vance, assisted by OLB Chance Bensen.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-6-DEN36 (2Q: 09:17) Owen Farrens ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alvin Thomas, assisted by S Antonio Burnett.
Buffalo: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-5-DEN35 (2Q: 08:53) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Britt England for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Bohrer, assisted by S Antonio Burnett.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Vance is blitzing.
1-10-DEN30 (2Q: 08:32) Owen Farrens ran inside the left guard for 7 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Blackwell. Key block delivered by Troy Barrett.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Villareal is blitzing.
2-3-DEN23 (2Q: 08:07) PENALTY: Denver was called for Encroachment.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Villareal and Vance are blitzing.
1-10-DEN18 (2Q: 08:02) Ernie Sims scrambled for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Mason Donovan.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-7-DEN07 (2Q: 07:23) Quinn Graham ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Burnett. Buffalo's Kendrick Ellis was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Villareal is blitzing.
2-3-DEN03 (2Q: 06:52) Owen Farrens ran around right end for 3 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Kendrick Ellis. PENALTY: Denver was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense. The penalty was declined. Buffalo 20, Denver 7
(2Q: 06:52) Extra point by Quesadilla Quezada was good. Buffalo 21, Denver 7
(2Q: 06:42) Devon Thies kicked off 69 yards from the BUF35. Mason Donovan returned the ball 17 yards to the DEN13. Tackled by Jerry Douglas.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN13 (2Q: 06:08) Howie James ran inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Tyrus Emmons, assisted by DE Jeffrey Spencer.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-DEN17 (2Q: 05:31) David Worthy pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Edgar Gilmore. DE Jeffrey Spencer hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Francis, Garrett and Emmons are blitzing.
3-6-DEN17 (2Q: 05:22) Grant Hickman ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB J.J. Francis. Key block delivered by O.J. Falwell.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN23 (2Q: 04:37) Howie James ran around the left tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by CB RB Brooks, assisted by OLB Deon Riley. Key block delivered by Raymond Horner.
Denver: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-DEN31 (2Q: 03:54) David Worthy pass completed to WR Axel Lynch for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Jennings.
Denver: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN38 (2Q: 03:35) David Worthy pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Edgar Gilmore. S Ed Reed defended the pass.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run. Jennings is blitzing.
2-10-DEN38 (2Q: 03:25) David Worthy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cameron Tucker. OLB Deon Riley hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. PENALTY: Denver was called for Offensive Holding.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jennings is blitzing.
2-20-DEN28 (2Q: 03:18) David Worthy pass completed to WR Myles Goodge for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB J.J. Francis.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Jennings and Alcott are blitzing.
3-21-DEN27 (2Q: 02:53) Grant Hickman ran inside the right tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by S Wally Reed.
4-16-DEN32 (2Q: 02:33) Bart Winslett punted 46 yards. Owen Farrens called for a fair catch at the BUF22.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF22 (2Q: 02:26) Quinn Graham ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Alvin Thomas.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-BUF25 (2Q: 02:00) Ernie Sims pass completed to RB Owen Farrens for 8 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Korey Milons. Farrens gained 6 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Villareal is blitzing.
1-10-BUF33 (2Q: 01:16) Owen Farrens ran outside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by ILB Deion Vance. Key block delivered by Kendrick Ellis.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-BUF39 (2Q: 00:47) Ernie Sims pass was dropped by WR Britt England. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-4-BUF39 (2Q: 00:39) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Gary Pierce for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Kevin Bohrer. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Pierce gained 5 yards after the catch.
Buffalo called a time out.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN42 (2Q: 00:31) Ernie Sims pass completed to FB Jerry Douglas for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Grayson Villareal. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Buffalo called a time out.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-1-DEN33 (2Q: 00:24) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Stephen Rehberg for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Chance Bensen. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo called a time out.
1-10-DEN26 (2Q: 00:03) Randal Quezada attempted a 43 yard field goal and missed wide to the right.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Tommy Walton kicked off 74 yards from the DEN35. Touchback.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 15:00) Quinn Graham ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Marty Carrera, assisted by OLB Grayson Villareal.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run. Villareal is blitzing.
2-6-BUF24 (3Q: 14:33) Ernie Sims pass completed to RB Owen Farrens for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Alvin Thomas. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bensen and Donovan are blitzing.
3-5-BUF25 (3Q: 14:25) Ernie Sims sacked by OLB Chance Bensen and CB Mason Donovan for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Deron Griffin.
4-11-BUF19 (3Q: 13:44) Caiden Shaw punted 43 yards. Abraham Blackwell returned the kick -1 yards to the DEN37. Tackled by Carlos Delgado.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Francis is blitzing.
1-10-DEN37 (3Q: 13:35) David Worthy pass completed to WR Cameron Tucker for 18 yards. Tackled by S Sean Sikma. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Tucker gained 5 yards after the catch.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF45 (3Q: 12:53) David Worthy pass completed to WR Cameron Tucker for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Jennings. Tucker gained 4 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF34 (3Q: 12:29) Grant Hickman ran around right end for -2 yards and was forced out of bounds. Tackled by DE Casey Kennedy.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-BUF36 (3Q: 11:49) David Worthy pass completed to RB Howie James for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Casey Kennedy. James gained 1 yard after the catch.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-BUF35 (3Q: 11:25) David Worthy pass completed to WR Axel Lynch for 15 yards. Tackled by S Ed Reed. Lynch gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 10:40) David Worthy pass completed to RB Grant Hickman for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Jennings. Hickman gained 2 yards after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-BUF16 (3Q: 09:59) David Worthy pass completed to RB Grant Hickman for -3 yards. Tackled by S Tyrus Emmons, assisted by S Ed Reed. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-BUF19 (3Q: 09:31) David Worthy pass completed to RB Grant Hickman for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jose Alcott.
4-3-BUF13 (3Q: 08:50) Tommy Walton attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 21, Denver 10
(3Q: 08:42) Tommy Walton kicked off 59 yards from the DEN35. Corey George returned the ball 21 yards to the BUF27. Tackled by Korey Milons.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF27 (3Q: 08:19) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Gary Pierce for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dustin Brentlinger.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-6-BUF31 (3Q: 07:56) Owen Farrens ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Camden Martin. Key block delivered by Deron Griffin.
Buffalo: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Villareal is blitzing.
1-10-BUF40 (3Q: 07:20) Quinn Graham ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Blackwell, assisted by S Antonio Burnett.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-11-BUF39 (3Q: 06:52) Ernie Sims pass was intended for WR Tommy Patton and was intercepted by CB Kevin Bohrer at the DEN34. The interception was returned 3 yards. Tackled by Andre Cox.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Francis is blitzing.
1-10-DEN37 (3Q: 06:40) Grant Hickman ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Derrick Joseph.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-12-DEN35 (3Q: 05:57) Grant Hickman ran around the left tackle for 7 yards. Tackled by S Wally Reed, assisted by OLB J.J. Francis.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-DEN42 (3Q: 05:23) David Worthy pass completed to WR Axel Lynch for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Reuben Brooks.
4-5-DEN42 (3Q: 04:37) Bart Winslett punted 57 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the BUF01.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF01 (3Q: 04:29) Owen Farrens ran inside the right guard for 2 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Burnett, assisted by ILB Dustin Brentlinger.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-8-BUF03 (3Q: 03:49) Owen Farrens ran inside the right guard for -2 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Blackwell, assisted by OLB Camden Martin. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Villareal and Vance are blitzing.
3-10-BUF01 (3Q: 03:41) Quinn Graham ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Marty Carrera.
4-8-BUF03 (3Q: 03:20) Caiden Shaw punted 56 yards. Abraham Blackwell returned the kick 6 yards to the DEN47. Tackled by Jerry Douglas.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN47 (3Q: 03:09) David Worthy pass completed to WR Axel Lynch for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Kurt Hoover. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF35 (3Q: 02:47) Grant Hickman ran inside the left tackle for 35 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by O.J. Falwell. Buffalo 21, Denver 16
(3Q: 02:47) Extra point by Tommy Walton was good. Buffalo 21, Denver 17
(3Q: 02:32) Tommy Walton kicked off 73 yards from the DEN35. Touchback.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF20 (3Q: 02:32) Ernie Sims sacked by DE Gavin Poston for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Kendrick Ellis.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-14-BUF16 (3Q: 01:48) Ernie Sims scrambled for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Chance Bensen.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Villareal is blitzing.
3-11-BUF19 (3Q: 01:09) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Andre Cox. OLB Camden Martin hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-11-BUF19 (3Q: 00:58) Caiden Shaw punted 68 yards. Abraham Blackwell returned the kick 10 yards to the DEN23. Tackled by Craig Delgado.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Jennings and Emmons are blitzing.
1-10-DEN23 (3Q: 00:49) David Worthy pass completed to WR Karl Lofton for 60 yards. Tackled by OLB J.J. Francis. Lofton gained 36 yards after the catch. The ball was fumbled and recovered by DEN Axel Durham for 6 yards to the BUF11.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Jennings and Garrett are blitzing.
1-10-BUF11 (3Q: 00:11) David Worthy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cameron Tucker. DE Ben Yarborough hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF11 (3Q: 00:04) Grant Hickman ran a trap outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Deon Riley, assisted by S Wally Reed.
Start of fourth quarter.
Denver: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
3-6-BUF07 (4Q: 15:00) David Worthy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Karl Lofton. OLB Joseph Jennings defended the pass.
4-6-BUF07 (4Q: 14:53) Tommy Walton attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 21, Denver 20
(4Q: 14:48) Tommy Walton kicked off 60 yards from the DEN35. Corey George returned the ball 27 yards to the BUF32. Tackled by Abraham Blackwell.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-BUF32 (4Q: 14:14) Owen Farrens ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Deion Vance.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. Blackwell is blitzing.
2-7-BUF35 (4Q: 13:41) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Britt England. S Abraham Blackwell defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-BUF35 (4Q: 13:35) PENALTY: Denver was called for Encroachment.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
3-2-BUF40 (4Q: 13:26) Quinn Graham ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Korey Milons. Key block delivered by Deron Griffin.
Buffalo: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-BUF43 (4Q: 12:55) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Camden Holloman. S Antonio Burnett defended the pass.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-BUF43 (4Q: 12:51) Owen Farrens ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Raul Davis, assisted by ILB Deion Vance. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for an Illegal Formation.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-15-BUF38 (4Q: 12:45) Ernie Sims pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Gary Pierce. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Bensen and Bohrer are blitzing.
3-15-BUF38 (4Q: 12:40) Owen Farrens ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB Deion Vance, assisted by DE Luis Elston.
4-10-BUF43 (4Q: 12:12) Caiden Shaw punted 49 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN08.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN08 (4Q: 12:03) Grant Hickman ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Shaun Larocque.
Denver: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jennings, Reed and Emmons are blitzing.
2-9-DEN09 (4Q: 11:27) David Worthy sacked by OLB Deon Riley for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by O.J. Falwell.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-14-DEN04 (4Q: 11:02) David Worthy scrambled for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB J.J. Francis.
4-10-DEN08 (4Q: 10:22) Bart Winslett punted 49 yards. Owen Farrens returned the kick 14 yards to the DEN43. Tackled by Howie James.
Buffalo: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-DEN43 (4Q: 10:15) Quinn Graham ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB Chance Bensen.
Buffalo: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-9-DEN42 (4Q: 09:32) Ernie Sims pass completed to TE Troy Barrett for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Mason Donovan, assisted by OLB Grayson Villareal.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-DEN39 (4Q: 09:08) Ernie Sims pass completed to WR Britt England for 30 yards. Tackled by S Antonio Burnett. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. England gained 17 yards after the catch.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-9-DEN09 (4Q: 08:30) Owen Farrens ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Abraham Blackwell.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-8-DEN08 (4Q: 07:58) Owen Farrens ran around left end for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Mason Donovan, assisted by ILB Dustin Brentlinger.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-DEN03 (4Q: 07:13) Ernie Sims pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Owen Farrens. CB Mason Donovan knocked the ball out of his grasp. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-DEN03 (4Q: 07:06) Quesadilla Quezada attempted a 20 yard field goal and succeeded. Buffalo 24, Denver 20
(4Q: 06:58) Devon Thies kicked off 70 yards from the BUF35. Touchback.
Denver: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 06:58) Grant Hickman ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Derrick Joseph, assisted by OLB Deon Riley.
Denver: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-DEN23 (4Q: 06:13) Howie James ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Jeffrey Spencer. PENALTY: Buffalo was called for Offsides. Denver's Raymond Horner was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor ribcage injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
Denver: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-2-DEN28 (4Q: 06:03) David Worthy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cameron Tucker. CB Reuben Brooks defended the pass.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-2-DEN28 (4Q: 05:52) Grant Hickman ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Jeffrey Spencer, assisted by DT Shaun Larocque.
4-2-DEN28 (4Q: 05:10) Bart Winslett punted 60 yards. Owen Farrens returned the kick 18 yards to the BUF30. Tackled by Chance Bensen.
Buffalo: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-BUF30 (4Q: 04:59) Owen Farrens ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Chance Bensen, assisted by S Abraham Blackwell. Farrens made a great move on Korey Milons. Key block delivered by Phil Picchietti.
Buffalo: Strong formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-4-BUF36 (4Q: 04:13) Quinn Graham ran around the left tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Korey Milons, assisted by CB Kevin Bohrer. Key block delivered by Jerry Douglas.
Buffalo: Strong formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-BUF47 (4Q: 03:26) Owen Farrens ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Abraham Blackwell.
Buffalo: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-8-BUF49 (4Q: 02:43) Owen Farrens ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by ILB Dustin Brentlinger.
Denver called a time out.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-4-DEN47 (4Q: 02:36) Ernie Sims pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Gary Pierce. OLB Camden Martin blocked the pass.
4-4-DEN47 (4Q: 02:32) Caiden Shaw punted 35 yards. The ball was downed at the DEN12.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-DEN12 (4Q: 02:21) David Worthy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Axel Durham. DE Derrick Joseph hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Denver: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Francis is blitzing.
2-10-DEN12 (4Q: 02:17) David Worthy pass completed to RB Edgar Burroughs for 9 yards. Tackled by OLB Joseph Jennings, assisted by S Ed Reed.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Denver: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-1-DEN21 (4Q: 02:00) PENALTY: Denver was called for a False Start.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Francis is blitzing.
3-6-DEN16 (4Q: 02:00) David Worthy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Cameron Tucker. CB Jose Alcott defended the pass.
Denver: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-6-DEN16 (4Q: 01:54) David Worthy pass completed to WR Cameron Tucker for 7 yards. Tackled by S Sean Sikma. Tucker gained 1 yard after the catch.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Francis and Reed are blitzing.
1-10-DEN23 (4Q: 01:34) David Worthy pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Axel Lynch. DE Ben Yarborough blocked the pass.
Denver: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-DEN23 (4Q: 01:25) David Worthy pass completed to WR Axel Lynch for 5 yards. Tackled by S Tyrus Emmons, assisted by CB Jose Alcott. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Denver: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 34 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-DEN28 (4Q: 01:04) David Worthy pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Myles Goodge. DE Casey Kennedy hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Denver: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Jennings is blitzing.
4-5-DEN28 (4Q: 00:58) David Worthy sacked by OLB Joseph Jennings and DE Casey Kennedy for a loss of 8 yards. Jennings ran right past Thomas Blake and knocked down the quarterback. The ball goes over on downs.
Buffalo: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-DEN20 (4Q: 00:47) Ernie Sims dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Denver called a time out.
Buffalo: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run. Donovan is blitzing.
2-12-DEN22 (4Q: 00:39) Ernie Sims dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Denver called a time out.
Buffalo: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 34 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-14-DEN24 (4Q: 00:27) Ernie Sims dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Buffalo Bills 24, Denver Broncos 20