Zach Wilson leads the Broncos' backups to a 38-12 win over the Cardinals in preseason finale
— Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham both made strong closing cases for surviving roster cuts after losing out to rookie Bo Nix in the Denver...
National Football League
FINAL
Arizona Cardinals
12
Denver Broncos
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| DEN | 7 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 38 |
Empower Field at Mile High · 75,132 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:57 12-38
Levelle Bailey 94 Yd Interception Return (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 6:22 12-31
Brandon Johnson 46 Yd pass from Zach Wilson (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 10:46 12-24
Hassan Hall 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:13 6-24
Zach Wilson 1 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 7:44 6-17
Matt Prater 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:12 3-17
Wil Lutz 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 3-14
Matt Prater 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:35 0-14
Nate Adkins 1 Yd pass from Zach Wilson (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 6:44 0-7
Audric Estime 3 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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ARI
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:57 · End of Game
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ARI 3:57
6 plays, 59 yards, 2:25 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:57 12-38
Levelle Bailey 94 Yd Interception Return (Wil Lutz Kick)
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DEN 6:22
4 plays, 64 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:22 12-31
Brandon Johnson 46 Yd pass from Zach Wilson (Wil Lutz Kick)
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ARI 8:23
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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DEN 9:08
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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ARI 10:46
11 plays, 70 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:46 12-24
Hassan Hall 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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DEN 0:13
10 plays, 88 yards, 4:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:13 6-24
Zach Wilson 1 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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ARI 4:39
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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DEN 6:05
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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ARI 7:44
7 plays, 64 yards, 2:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:44 6-17
Matt Prater 24 Yd Field Goal
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DEN 10:12
10 plays, 59 yards, 4:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:12 3-17
Wil Lutz 30 Yd Field Goal
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ARI
10 plays, 45 yards, 1:43 · Field Goal
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DEN 1:43
7 plays, 25 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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ARI 4:32
8 plays, 66 yards, 4:03 · Fumble
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DEN 8:35
11 plays, 77 yards, 6:14 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 3-14
Matt Prater 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:35 0-14
Nate Adkins 1 Yd pass from Zach Wilson (Wil Lutz Kick)
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ARI 14:49
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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DEN 1:07
5 plays, 24 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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ARI 3:59
5 plays, 6 yards, 2:45 · Punt
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DEN 6:44
10 plays, 55 yards, 4:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:44 0-7
Audric Estime 3 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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ARI 11:09
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:51 · Missed FG
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
ARI
DEN
23
1st Downs
23
11
Passing 1st downs
14
7
Rushing 1st downs
6
5
1st downs from penalties
3
5-12
3rd down efficiency
3-10
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-2
66
Total Plays
62
332
Total Yards
377
5.0
Yards per Play
6.1
11
Total Drives
9
210
Passing
258
22/34
Comp/Att
18/29
5.7
Yards per pass
7.8
1
Interceptions thrown
0
3-20
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-21
122
Rushing
119
29
Rushing Attempts
29
4.2
Yards per rush
4.1
1-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
6-42
Penalties
8-75
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
29:08
Possession
30:52
Injuries
Denver Broncos
- Kris Abrams-Draine Questionable
- Pat Bryant Injured Reserve
- Eyioma Uwazurike Questionable
- Talanoa Hufanga Questionable
- Brandon Jones Questionable
Arizona Cardinals
- Isaiah Adams Injured Reserve
- Bam Knight Questionable
- Michael Wilson Questionable
- James Conner Injured Reserve
- Jeremiyah Love Injured Reserve
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