Russell Wilson throws TD pass before Cardinals mount comeback to beat Broncos 18-17
— New Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton came out strong — possibly a little too strong — in support of his veteran quarterback earlier in training camp.
National Football League
FINAL
Denver Broncos
17
Arizona Cardinals
18
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| ARI | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 18 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | W 28-24 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Arizona Cardinals | W 30-16 | NFL |
| 10/15/26 | vs Seattle Seahawks | W 17-14 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | W 23-17 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ San Francisco 49ers | L 14-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:02 17-18
Brian Cobbs 18 Yd pass from David Blough (Emari Demercado Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 1:30 17-10
Jaleel McLaughlin 4 Yd Run (Elliott Fry Kick)
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Touchdown 12:25 10-10
Kaden Davis 7 Yd pass from Clayton Tune (Matt Prater Kick)
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Field Goal 7:23 10-3
Matt Prater 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:11 10-0
Elliott Fry 55 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:54 7-0
Jerry Jeudy 21 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Brett Maher Kick)
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DEN
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:02 · End of Game
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ARI 0:02
10 plays, 75 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:02 17-18
Brian Cobbs 18 Yd pass from David Blough (Emari Demercado Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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DEN 1:30
10 plays, 87 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:30 17-10
Jaleel McLaughlin 4 Yd Run (Elliott Fry Kick)
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ARI 4:38
9 plays, 23 yards, 4:35 · Punt
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DEN 9:13
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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ARI 12:25
10 plays, 58 yards, 5:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:25 10-10
Kaden Davis 7 Yd pass from Clayton Tune (Matt Prater Kick)
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DEN 2:37
10 plays, 19 yards, 4:46 · Missed FG
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ARI 7:23
10 plays, 48 yards, 5:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:23 10-3
Matt Prater 38 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 12:35
7 plays, 39 yards, 2:25 · Interception
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ARI
1 play, -1 yard, 0:11 · End of Half
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DEN 0:11
4 plays, 8 yards, 0:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:11 10-0
Elliott Fry 55 Yd Field Goal
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ARI 1:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:36 · Punt
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DEN 1:38
6 plays, 24 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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ARI 3:18
7 plays, 20 yards, 3:36 · Punt
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DEN 6:54
6 plays, 57 yards, 2:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:54 7-0
Jerry Jeudy 21 Yd pass from Russell Wilson (Brett Maher Kick)
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ARI 9:38
7 plays, 25 yards, 3:48 · Missed FG
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DEN 13:26
8 plays, 40 yards, 2:59 · Missed FG
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ARI 1:25
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:35 · Punt
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DEN 3:00
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:04 · Missed FG
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ARI 5:04
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:50 · Interception
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DEN 7:54
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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ARI 8:53
9 plays, 28 yards, 6:07 · Punt
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
DEN
ARI
20
1st Downs
20
10
Passing 1st downs
12
9
Rushing 1st downs
6
1
1st downs from penalties
2
5-14
3rd down efficiency
9-18
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
61
Total Plays
73
312
Total Yards
309
5.1
Yards per Play
4.2
11
Total Drives
11
190
Passing
208
19/37
Comp/Att
25/41
4.9
Yards per pass
4.5
1
Interceptions thrown
1
2-10
Sacks-Yards Lost
5-30
122
Rushing
101
22
Rushing Attempts
27
5.5
Yards per rush
3.7
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
6-46
Penalties
4-52
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
24:50
Possession
35:10
Injuries
Arizona Cardinals
- Isaiah Adams Injured Reserve
- Jon Gaines II Out
- Jayden Williams Out
- Walter Nolen III Questionable
- Max Melton Questionable
Denver Broncos
- Kris Abrams-Draine Out
- Eyioma Uwazurike Out
- Brandon Jones Out
- Talanoa Hufanga Questionable
- Dondrea Tillman Questionable
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