Come join us to discuss today’s game between the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round.
Update: The Broncos scored first, but Buffalo scored the rest in 31-7 blowout.
The Denver Broncos will play in their first playoff game since Super Bowl 50 behind the arm of rookie quarterback Bo Nix. The task won’t be an easy one as they face the #2 seed Buffalo Bills who have their own franchise quarterback in Josh Allen. Few pundits are giving Denver a chance in this game, which hopefully makes them overlooked and dangerous for the home team.
Kickoff is set for 11:00 a.m. Mile High time on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. You can watch the live stream of the game through FuboTV or on CBS. The game will be called by Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Jay Feely (analyst), and Tracy Wolfson (sideline). You can also check local Broncos radio network affiliate stations.
Broncos vs. Bills game predictions
According to FanDuel, the Broncos are big underdogs today against the Bills. The 8.5-point spread is one of the larger point spreads in the playoffs this weekend. While I could see outcomes where the Broncos get rolled here, I do feel like they match up well against the Bills on both sides of the ball. If Denver can keep things close, they can have a shot to win. I initially predicted a close loss for Denver on Friday, but I’m feeling more confident today and am flipping my prediction here.
Prediction: Broncos 27, Bills 24.
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Broncos vs. Bills live updates
It’s has been 3,262 days since Super Bowl 50, the last time the Broncos were in the playoffs.
Make the most of this, get the upset, and keep proving doubters wrong #Bolieve pic.twitter.com/xj8d1jRmDP
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) January 12, 2025
Let’s do this. #TheClimbContinues x #DENvsBUF pic.twitter.com/lZThpD9geN
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 12, 2025
The Broncos lost the toss and will receive to start the game.
IT’S BO TIME.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 12, 2025
BRONCOS TOUCHDOWN
BO NIX TO TROY FRANKLIN
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 12, 2025
Bo Nix’s first career postseason TD pass is a DEEP ball to his college teammate Troy Franklin!! pic.twitter.com/6UyDEa6FKK
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) January 12, 2025
Broncos get the red-zone stop. Josh Allen had Dawson Knox open for a potential 8-yard TD pass after climbing the pocket, but threw behind him, then overthrew Amari Cooper.
Broncos lead, 7-3, with 7:07 left in the first quarter.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) January 12, 2025
#Broncos entered third in the NFL in red zone defense at 46.9% TD rate allowed.
Buffalo No. 2 offensively at 71.6% TDs.
Early win for Denver.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) January 12, 2025
Bo Nix tried to scramble on third down and doesn’t get it.
Punt time.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 12, 2025
4.60 seconds of hang time for Riley Dixon after the Broncos go three-and-out. Tremon Smith was the first man down there, followed by Drew Sanders with the stop. 53 yards gross, 46 yards net.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) January 12, 2025
The Bills have 63 rushing yards with 3:27 to go in the first quarter.
— Ryan McFadden (@ryanmcfadden_) January 12, 2025
Broncos lead 7-3 at the end of the first quarter but Buffalo is driving again and nearing the red zone.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) January 12, 2025
Jonah Elliss went to the locker room.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 12, 2025
#Bills already have 100 yards rushing. Played straight bully ball on that 13-play drive. Bills lead 10-7 with 12:57 left in second.
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) January 12, 2025
Getting tricky.
: CBS pic.twitter.com/78GsdsSCCH
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 12, 2025
EXCELLENT PUNT
Riley Dixon and Marvin Mims nail the Bills at the 1.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 12, 2025
James Cook picks up 10 yards.
Takes the wind out of the Broncos’ defense.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 12, 2025
SACK Zach Allen!!
— Broncos España (@BroncosSpain) January 12, 2025
Sack Allen.
: CBS | @TheZALLEN44 pic.twitter.com/YvcAPmwh2e
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 12, 2025
Bills taunted Marvin Mims.
Not called. Instead penalty on Mims.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 12, 2025
Nix. Sutton. FG range for the @Broncos.
: #DENvsBUF on CBS/Paramount+
: Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/8aMXQeOhfR— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2025
And Wil Lutz MISSES off the right upright from 50 yards.
A solid two-minute drive ends with nothing. Broncos go into halftime trailing, 10-7.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) January 12, 2025
Missed opportunities by the Broncos could come back to bite them.
Three and out after the fake punt and a missed 50 yard FG.
Need to make up for those in the second half.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) January 12, 2025
Broncos have been a second half team this season. Keep it close and hope they make some more magic in the second half
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) January 12, 2025
Broncos’ defense bends but doesn’t break again.
Holds the Bills to a FG and keeps in a one possession game.
Bills up 13-7.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 12, 2025
Bills up to 161 rushing yards.
James Cook has 111 rushing yards.
There is 10 minutes left in the third quarter.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 12, 2025
#Broncos not a good time for a three and out. Bills to get ball back with another chance to make it two-possession game.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) January 12, 2025
Broncos staying in it even though they’ve barely had the ball.
Time of possession:’
Bills 27:12 and driving
Broncos 11:43— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) January 12, 2025
On 4th-and-1, Bills get a touchdown.
Just back breaking.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 12, 2025
Josh Allen to Ty Johnson on 4th down — when there was NOTHING open. Call stands after review.
UNREAL.pic.twitter.com/YAqAm3fJvo
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 12, 2025
THIS ANGLE pic.twitter.com/oMdUNewshZ
— PFF (@PFF) January 12, 2025
P.J. Locke just throttled down a little bit at the wrong moment, several seconds into the play. https://t.co/D7z0RTsbtO
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) January 12, 2025
#Broncos‘ second-half possessions:
3-5-punt, 1:30 TOP
3-(-1)-punt, 2:00 TOPTotal TOP: Buffalo 30:11, Denver 13:43
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) January 12, 2025
Bills touchdown to start the 4th quarter.
Broncos’ defense couldn’t tackle Samuel.
28-7.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 12, 2025
Broncos getting beat in all three phases of the game:
Offense can’t run the ball.
Defense can’t stop the run.
Special teams missed a FG and has allowed a few returns.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) January 12, 2025
Turnover on downs.
Not even close
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) January 12, 2025
P.J. Locke abused
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) January 12, 2025
Look at the elite teams in the NFL, they all have elite run games.
Broncos have a lot of work to do there. High draft pick, veteran addition and let Nix cook when he runs.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) January 12, 2025