Denver Broncos vs Detroit Lions

NFL

Broncos

7-7

17-42

Final

Lions

10-4

Ford Field

TV: DAZN

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Touchdown
Touchdown
Punt
Punt
Touchdown

Team	1	2	3	4	T
DEN	0	0	10	7	17
DET	0	21	7	14	42

Who won: Lions 42-17

The Detroit Lions beat the Denver Broncos 42-17 on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Ford Field. The Lions outscored the Broncos 21-0 in the 2nd quarter. Jared Goff led the Lions in passing yards (24/34, 278 YDS, 5 TD). Russell Wilson led the Broncos in passing yards (18/32, 223 YDS, 1 TD).

Recap · Dec 17

Jared Goff throws 5 TD passes as NFC North-leading Lions bounce back, beat Broncos 42-17

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions bounced back and took a step toward ending a six-season playoff drought.

What it means

Broncos 3-4 on the road; Lions 5-2 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 8h ago

Do the Broncos have a reliable No. 1 running back? Sorting Denver's backfield

ESPN · 19h ago

Sean Payton to take over play-calling duties

ESPN · 20h ago

Sean Payton says he's taking over playcalling for Broncos' offense

Preview · 20h ago

Broncos seek first AFC West win as Chargers try to avoid an 0-5 start

Preview · 22h ago

Lions, Cardinals both trying to shake early season problems when they meet in the desert

ESPN · 23h ago

Is Sean Payton taking over playcalling duties good for Bo Nix?

ESPN · 1d ago

Sources: Sean Payton to expand role in Broncos' playcalling process

ESPN · 1d ago

How will Broncos' 'collaborative' playcalling work?

Injuries and inactives

Broncos3rd in AFC West

Jonathon Cooper LB
Personal
Out
Pat Bryant WR
Ankle, Sprain, right
Doubtful
Pat Surtain II CB
Ankle, Sprain
Doubtful
Riley Moss CB
Ribs
Questionable
Jonah Coleman RB
Ankle, Sprain
Injured Reserve

Lions3rd in NFC North

Brian Branch S
Achilles, Surgery
Out
Ben Bartch G
Foot
Questionable
DJ Wonnum LB
Back
Questionable
Tyleik Williams DT
Foot
Questionable
Cade Mays C
Wrist, Fracture
Injured Reserve

Quarterbacks

Broncos3rd in AFC West

Russell Wilson QB

Season passing leader · 223 YDS, 1 TD

Lions3rd in NFC North

Jared Goff QB

Season passing leader · 278 YDS, 5 TD

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Game info

Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, MI · Turf, indoors · Attendance 64,560
Officials: John Hussey (Referee), Carl Johnson (Line Judge), Allen Baynes (Side Judge), Carl Paganelli (Umpire), Matt Edwards (Back Judge), Anthony Flemming (Field Judge), Frank LeBlanc (Down Judge)