Bo Nix throws 1 TD as Broncos beat Cardinals 30–16
The Denver Broncos (5–2) beat the Arizona Cardinals (2–5) 30–16 for 3 consecutive wins.
Rundown · Listed by game date. First published Oct 25, 2026.
The Denver Broncos (5–2) beat the Arizona Cardinals (2–5) 30–16 for 3 consecutive wins.
Bo Nix was instrumental in Denver's victory, completing 15 of 29 passes for 222 yards and one touchdown. He also made a strong impact on the ground with 73 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, while managing one fumble that was recovered by his team.
RJ Harvey contributed significantly with two receptions for 54 yards and a receiving touchdown, while Marvin Mims Jr. added 53 receiving yards on two catches. Jonah Coleman supported the ground game with 54 rushing yards on nine carries and added 15 receiving yards on two receptions.
For the Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett completed 27 of 48 passes for 272 yards and one touchdown without any interceptions. He also rushed seven times for 16 yards. Trey McBride was a key target, catching 10 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets. Michael Wilson contributed 55 receiving yards on four catches and 11 rushing yards on two attempts, while Bam Knight added 48 rushing yards on seven carries and 15 receiving yards on three receptions.
Top performers
Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals): 27 CMP, 48 ATT, 272 passing YDS, 1 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 7 CAR, 16 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD.
Bo Nix (Denver Broncos): 15 CMP, 29 ATT, 222 passing YDS, 1 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 7 CAR, 73 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD, 1 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered.
What's next
Arizona Cardinals visit Dallas Cowboys — November 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.
Denver Broncos host Kansas City Chiefs — November 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM EST.
Box score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 6 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 30 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
| Player | Team | Game statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Marvin Mims Jr. | Denver Broncos | 1 CAR, 3 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 2 REC, 53 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 2 TGT |
| Karson Sharar | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Bo Nix | Denver Broncos | 15 CMP, 29 ATT, 222 passing YDS, 1 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 7 CAR, 73 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD, 1 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered |
| Courtland Sutton | Denver Broncos | 3 REC, 45 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| Evan Engram | Denver Broncos | 1 REC, 2 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Budda Baker | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| L.J. Collier | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| J.K. Dobbins | Denver Broncos | 6 CAR, 23 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jonah Coleman | Denver Broncos | 9 CAR, 54 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 2 REC, 15 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 2 TGT |
| Jack Gibbens | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 7 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Denzel Burke | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 2 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Kei'Trel Clark | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 6 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Kitan Crawford | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Darius Robinson | Arizona Cardinals | 1 sacks, 4 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jalen Brooks | Arizona Cardinals | 1 REC, 35 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 6 TGT |
| Jahdae Barron | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Zach Allen | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 3 QB hits |
| Jacoby Brissett | Arizona Cardinals | 27 CMP, 48 ATT, 272 passing YDS, 1 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 7 CAR, 16 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD |
| Tyler Allgeier | Arizona Cardinals | 8 CAR, 19 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 3 REC, 30 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Trey McBride | Arizona Cardinals | 10 REC, 111 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 13 TGT |
| Kendrick Bourne | Arizona Cardinals | 3 REC, 9 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 6 TGT |
| Justin Strnad | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 6 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Josh Sweat | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Troy Franklin | Denver Broncos | 0 REC, 0 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 2 TGT |
| Adam Prentice | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| D.J. Jones | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jonathon Cooper | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Malcolm Roach | Denver Broncos | 1 sacks, 3 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 passes defended, 4 QB hits |
| Riley Moss | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Elijah Higgins | Arizona Cardinals | 3 REC, 17 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT, 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| RJ Harvey | Denver Broncos | 3 CAR, 6 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 2 REC, 54 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 2 TGT |
| Cody Simon | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jaylen Waddle | Denver Broncos | 4 REC, 48 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 7 TGT, 0 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered |
| Brandon Jones | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 9 tackles, 5 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Mack Wilson Sr. | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Devon Key | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Bam Knight | Arizona Cardinals | 7 CAR, 48 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 3 REC, 15 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| Alex Singleton | Denver Broncos | 1 sacks, 19 tackles, 12 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 2 QB hits |
| Sai'vion Jones | Denver Broncos | 1 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Dondrea Tillman | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Kalen King | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 6 tackles, 5 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Michael Wilson | Arizona Cardinals | 2 CAR, 11 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 4 REC, 55 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 8 TGT |
| Eyioma Uwazurike | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 2 QB hits |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 3 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Que Robinson | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Sean Fresch | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Baron Browning | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| JL Skinner | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Roy Lopez | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Nik Bonitto | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Karene Reid | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jared Harrison-Hunte | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Lil'Jordan Humphrey | Denver Broncos | 1 REC, 5 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Zaven Collins | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jordan Turner | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Taylor Rapp | Denver Broncos | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Garrett Williams | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Adam Trautman | Denver Broncos | 0 REC, 0 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Jordan Burch | Arizona Cardinals | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
- Game scores and player statistics supplied by BALLDONTLIE.
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