Detroit Lions @ Denver Broncos
1-11-1, 0-6-1 Away
10
1-11-1, 0-6-1 Away
7-6, 4-3 Home
38
7-6, 4-3 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
316
Total Yards
358
2
Turnovers
0
17
1st Downs
25
6-53
Penalties
2-18
5/14
3rd Down
8/12
3/5
4th Down
1/1
1/3
Red Zone
5/5
27:53
Possession
32:07
Game Information
Denver, CO
Side Judge:Allen Baynes
Referee:John Hussey
Line Judge:Carl Johnson
Back Judge:Brad Freeman
Down Judge:Sarah Thomas
Field Judge:Jabir Walker
Umpire:Alan Eck
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 25 |
| Passing 1st downs | 9 | 10 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 7 | 14 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 1 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 | 8-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Plays | 62 | 65 |
| Total Yards | 316 | 358 |
| Total Drives | 9 | 9 |
| Yards per Play | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Passing | 198 | 174 |
| Comp/Att | 24/39 | 18/25 |
| Yards per pass | 4.8 | 6.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 2-17 | 1-5 |
| Rushing | 118 | 184 |
| Rushing Attempts | 21 | 39 |
| Yards per rush | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-3 | 5-5 |
| Penalties | 6-53 | 2-18 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:53 | 32:07 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC West | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 12 | 3 | 0 | .800 | 362 | 295 |
| Los Angeles | 11 | 4 | 0 | .733 | 349 | 301 |
| Kansas City | 6 | 9 | 0 | .400 | 337 | 294 |
| Las Vegas | 2 | 13 | 0 | .133 | 217 | 386 |
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