Final/OT
January 17, 2026 β’ Empower Field at Mile High, Denver
NFL PREVIEW β’ January 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Buffalo Bills (12-5) takes on Denver Broncos (14-3) at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver.
Buffalo Bills
Visiting Side
Record
12-5
Denver Broncos
Home Side
Record
14-3
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BUF
|
7 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 30 |
|
DEN
|
3 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 33 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
7:29
Wil Lutz 28 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:05
Mecole Hardman Jr. 4 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Matt Prater Kick)
Score
9:33
Frank Crum 7 Yd pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz Kick)
Score
2:13
Matt Prater 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:22
Lil'Jordan Humphrey 29 Yd pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz Kick)
Score
0:00
Wil Lutz 50 Yd Field Goal
Score
11:35
Wil Lutz 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
6:49
Keon Coleman 10 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Matt Prater Kick)
Score
13:24
Dalton Kincaid 14 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Matt Prater Kick)
Score
4:11
Matt Prater 31 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:55
Marvin Mims Jr. 26 Yd pass from Bo Nix (Wil Lutz Kick)
Score
0:05
Matt Prater 50 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:44
Wil Lutz 23 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
62%
Buffalo Bills
VS
38%
Denver Broncos
Projected Score
BUF 28
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DEN 24
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Buffalo Bills scoring offense has an edge over Denver Broncos defense.
- Buffalo Bills generates significantly more total yardage.
- Denver Broncos passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Buffalo Bills controls the trenches in the run game.
Buffalo Bills
STAT
Denver Broncos
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Denver Broncos plays on familiar turf at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Buffalo Bills Could Win
Buffalo Bills scoring offense has an edge over Denver Broncos defense.
Why Denver Broncos Could Win
Denver Broncos will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Buffalo Bills generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
77,043
Closing Odds
Line: DEN -1.5 | O/U: 45.5
Team Leaders
Buffalo Bills Leaders
Josh Allen
Passing Ldr β’ QB
James Cook III
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Skyler Bell
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Denver Broncos Leaders
Sam Ehlinger
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Tyler Badie
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Michael Bandy
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Buffalo Bills (31.6%)
Denver Broncos (68.4%)
Total Submissions: 55 circles
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