Rypien overcomes pressure, rallies Broncos past Cards 24-15
— Backup quarterback Brett Rypien led the Denver Broncos to their first win since October.
National Football League
FINAL
Arizona Cardinals
15
Denver Broncos
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | 0 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| DEN | 3 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 24 |
Empower Field at Mile High · 75,179 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 33-30 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 16-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | W 18-16 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Detroit Lions | L 21-45 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ New York Giants | L 24-36 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:01 15-24
James Conner 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 9:29 9-24
Eric Tomlinson 3 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Brandon McManus Kick)
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Touchdown 11:00 9-17
Latavius Murray 10 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick)
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Touchdown 5:58 9-10
Marlon Mack 3 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick)
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Field Goal 8:55 9-3
Matt Prater 55 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 6-3
Matt Prater 50 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:35 3-3
Matt Prater 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:27 0-3
Brandon McManus 52 Yd Field Goal
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DEN
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:55 · End of Game
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ARI 0:55
3 plays, 13 yards, 0:53 · Interception
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DEN 1:48
8 plays, 28 yards, 4:13 · Punt
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ARI 6:01
7 plays, 78 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:01 15-24
James Conner 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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DEN 9:29
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:29 9-24
Eric Tomlinson 3 Yd pass from Brett Rypien (Brandon McManus Kick)
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ARI 10:10
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:50 · Interception
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DEN 11:00
6 plays, 56 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:00 9-17
Latavius Murray 10 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick)
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ARI 13:55
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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DEN
9 plays, 41 yards, 4:34 · Interception
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ARI 4:34
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:24 · Punt
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DEN 5:58
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:58 9-10
Marlon Mack 3 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick)
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ARI 8:55
11 plays, 38 yards, 6:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:55 9-3
Matt Prater 55 Yd Field Goal
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ARI
4 plays, 19 yards, 0:38 · Field Goal
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DEN 0:38
4 plays, 26 yards, 0:31 · Fumble
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ARI 1:09
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:30 · Punt
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DEN 1:39
4 plays, 28 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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ARI 3:50
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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DEN 5:10
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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ARI 6:30
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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DEN 8:50
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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ARI 10:35
11 plays, 45 yards, 4:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 6-3
Matt Prater 50 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:35 3-3
Matt Prater 45 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 0:32
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:53 · Missed FG
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ARI 2:25
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:05 · Interception
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DEN 4:30
7 plays, 20 yards, 4:30 · Punt
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ARI 9:00
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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DEN 10:27
10 plays, 41 yards, 4:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:27 0-3
Brandon McManus 52 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
ARI
DEN
13
1st Downs
23
8
Passing 1st downs
10
4
Rushing 1st downs
12
1
1st downs from penalties
1
2-12
3rd down efficiency
4-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
59
Total Plays
67
240
Total Yards
324
4.1
Yards per Play
4.8
13
Total Drives
13
167
Passing
156
20/36
Comp/Att
21/26
4.3
Yards per pass
4.7
3
Interceptions thrown
1
3-6
Sacks-Yards Lost
7-41
73
Rushing
168
20
Rushing Attempts
34
3.7
Yards per rush
4.9
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-3
7-46
Penalties
4-31
3
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
3
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
27:02
Possession
32:58
Injuries
Denver Broncos
- Riley Moss Questionable
- Jaylen Waddle Questionable
- Lil'Jordan Humphrey Out
- Talanoa Hufanga Out
- Sam Ehlinger Out
Arizona Cardinals
- Roy Lopez Questionable
- Jayden Williams Out
- Albert Reese IV Out
- Starling Thomas V Out
- Bam Knight Out
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