Denver Broncos @ Arizona Cardinals: Oct 25, 2026

Updated
Week 7
Denver BroncosBroncos
5-2 · Away
30–16
Final
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Arizona CardinalsCardinals
2-5 · Home

Broncos vs Cardinals final: the Denver Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 on October 25, 2026 at State Farm Stadium, Glendale.

Score by Quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4T
Broncos6714330
Cardinals067316

Broncos vs Cardinals Highlights

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Broncos vs Cardinals Top Performers

Broncos logoBroncos

Cardinals logoCardinals

Broncos vs Cardinals Box Score

Passing

Broncos passing
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSCKLNG
Bo Nix QB15/292227.710152
Cardinals passing
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSCKLNG
Jacoby Brissett QB27/482725.710335

Rushing

Broncos rushing
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLNG
Bo Nix QB77310.4162
Jonah Coleman RB9546.0015
J.K. Dobbins RB6233.817
RJ Harvey RB362.003
Marvin Mims Jr. WR133.003
Cardinals rushing
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLNG
Bam Knight RB7486.9029
Tyler Allgeier RB8192.407
Jacoby Brissett QB7162.307
Michael Wilson WR2115.507

Receiving

Broncos receiving
PlayerRECTGTYDSAVGTDLNG
RJ Harvey RB225427.0152
Marvin Mims Jr. WR225326.5047
Jaylen Waddle WR474812.0027
Courtland Sutton WR354515.0020
Jonah Coleman RB22157.5011
Lil'Jordan Humphrey WR1155.005
Evan Engram TE1322.002
Adam Trautman TE010–00
Troy Franklin WR020–00
Cardinals receiving
PlayerRECTGTYDSAVGTDLNG
Trey McBride TE101311111.1127
Michael Wilson WR485513.8016
Jalen Brooks WR163535.0035
Tyler Allgeier RB333010.0022
Elijah Higgins TE33175.7014
Bam Knight RB35155.006
Kendrick Bourne WR3693.005

Defense

Broncos defense
PlayerTCKLSOLOSACKTFLPDINTFF
Alex Singleton LB191211000
Brandon Jones SAF9501100
Justin Strnad LB6100000
Ja'Quan McMillian CB5400300
Jahdae Barron CB5300100
Eyioma Uwazurike DL4101000
Riley Moss CB4100100
Zach Allen DL3000000
Malcolm Roach DT3211100
Kris Abrams-Draine CB3300100
Que Robinson OLB3000000
Taylor Rapp SAF2100000
Dondrea Tillman OLB2101000
Sai'vion Jones DE2111000
D.J. Jones DT1000000
Jonathon Cooper OLB1000000
Nik Bonitto OLB1100000
Devon Key DB0000100
Cardinals defense
PlayerTCKLSOLOSACKTFLPDINTFF
Jack Gibbens LB7400000
Kei'Trel Clark CB6200100
Kalen King CB4400000
Darius Robinson DL4111000
Denzel Burke CB4400200
Mack Wilson Sr. LB3100000
Budda Baker SAF2100000
Josh Sweat OLB2200000
Kitan Crawford SAF2100000
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson SAF2200000
Cody Simon LB2200000
L.J. Collier DL1100100
Zaven Collins OLB1100000
Baron Browning OLB1100000
Roy Lopez DL1000000
Garrett Williams CB1100000
Dante Stills DL1111000
Jared Harrison-Hunte DE1000000

Kicking

Broncos kicking
PlayerFGLNGXPPTS
Wil Lutz K3/3483/312
Cardinals kicking
PlayerFGLNGXPPTS
Chad Ryland K3/3411/110

Punting

Broncos punting
PlayerNOYDSAVGIN20LNG
Jeremy Crawshaw P418345.8248
Cardinals punting
PlayerNOYDSAVGIN20LNG
Blake Gillikin P518036.0146

Returns

Broncos returns
PlayerKRKR YDSPRPR YDSTD
Marvin Mims Jr. WR4103280
Cardinals returns
PlayerKRKR YDSPRPR YDSTD
Jalen Brooks WR4106000
Devin Duvernay WR255100

Broncos vs Cardinals Recap

For the Broncos: Bo Nix (15/29, 222 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT), Bo Nix (7 carries, 73 rush yds, 1 TD), RJ Harvey (2 catches, 54 rec yds, 1 TD). For the Cardinals: Jacoby Brissett (27/48, 272 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT), Bam Knight (7 carries, 48 rush yds), Trey McBride (10 catches, 111 rec yds, 1 TD).

The Broncos did the damage in the 3rd quarter, winning that period by 7.

After the game, the Broncos are 5-2 and the Cardinals are 2-5.

Broncos vs Cardinals Team Stats

BroncosCardinals
377
Total yards
353
218
Passing yards (net)
259
159
Rushing yards
94
6.7
Yards per play
4.7
18
First downs
24
3/11 (27%)
Third downs
5/17 (29%)
1/2 (50%)
Red zone
1/5 (20%)
0
Turnovers
0
11
Penalties
9
114
Penalty yards
59
26:42
Time of possession
33:27

Game Flow

Cardinals leadBroncos lead
Q1Q2Q3Q4
Lead changes
0
Times tied
1
Cardinals largest lead
0
Broncos largest lead
17
Broncos vs Cardinals Scoring Summary

Time left in the quarter. Score shown Broncos-Cardinals after each play.

1st Quarter 2 scoring plays

  • 11:00BroncosFG Wil Lutz3-0
  • 1:08BroncosFG Wil Lutz6-0

2nd Quarter 3 scoring plays

  • 14:16CardinalsFG Chad Ryland6-3
  • 4:30CardinalsFG Chad Ryland6-6
  • 3:43BroncosTD Bo Nix (XP Wil Lutz)13-6

3rd Quarter 4 scoring plays

  • 10:26BroncosXP Wil Lutz20-6
  • 10:22BroncosTD RJ Harvey19-6
  • 3:50CardinalsTD Trey McBride (XP Chad Ryland)20-13
  • 0:00BroncosTD J.K. Dobbins (XP Wil Lutz)27-13

4th Quarter 2 scoring plays

  • 8:39BroncosFG Wil Lutz30-13
  • 6:21CardinalsFG Chad Ryland30-16

Broncos vs Cardinals Game Info

Date & time
Sunday, October 25, 20264:05 PM ET / 1:05 PM PT
TV
CBS and Paramount+
Stadium
State Farm StadiumGlendale
Week
NFL Week 7All Week 7 games
Season
2026 NFL SeasonRegular season

Broncos vs Cardinals: Tale of the Tape

BroncosAFC vs NFCCardinals
4-2
Record
2-4
AFC #6
Playoff seed
NFC #12
19.0
Points per game
21.0
20.8
Points allowed
29.7
-1.8
Point differential
-8.7
1-2
Road / home record
0-2
1-1
Division record
1-2
W2
Streak
W1
10 days
Rest
7 days

Before this game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Recent Form & Head-to-Head
2026 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025 season seriesDid not meet

Broncos last 5

Cardinals last 5

Broncos vs Cardinals All-Time Head-to-Head

Broncos 177 Cardinals

The Broncos lead 17-7 in 24 meetings on record since 1995.

DateScoreWinner
Aug 16, 2025Cardinals 7, Broncos 27Broncos
Aug 25, 2024Cardinals 12, Broncos 38Broncos
Aug 11, 2023Broncos 17, Cardinals 18Cardinals
Dec 18, 2022Cardinals 15, Broncos 24Broncos
Aug 29, 2019Cardinals 7, Broncos 20Broncos
Oct 18, 2018Broncos 45, Cardinals 10Broncos
Aug 30, 2018Broncos 21, Cardinals 10Broncos
Aug 31, 2017Cardinals 2, Broncos 30Broncos
Sep 1, 2016Broncos 17, Cardinals 38Cardinals
Sep 3, 2015Cardinals 22, Broncos 20Cardinals

Regular season and playoffs, from the games in our data feed; older meetings are not included.

More NFL Games on Oct 25, 2026

That covers Broncos vs Cardinals: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Broncos host the Chiefs Nov 1; Cardinals visit the Cowboys Nov 1.

Broncos vs Cardinals FAQs

Who won Broncos vs Cardinals on Oct 25, 2026?

The Denver Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

What are the Broncos and Cardinals records?

After this game the Broncos were 5-2 and the Cardinals were 2-5 this season.

Who were the top performers in Broncos vs Cardinals?

Jacoby Brissett led all passers with 272 yards for the Cardinals. Bo Nix led all rushers with 73 yards for the Broncos. Trey McBride led all receivers with 111 yards for the Cardinals.

Where was Broncos vs Cardinals played?

At State Farm Stadium in Glendale, the home stadium of the Arizona Cardinals.

What was the score by quarter in Broncos vs Cardinals?

Broncos-Cardinals: Q1 6-0, Q2 7-6, Q3 14-7, Q4 3-3.

What is next for the Broncos and Cardinals?

Broncos host the Chiefs on Sunday, November 1 at 4:25 PM ET; Cardinals visit the Cowboys on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET.