Denver builds its advantage
The Denver Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 at State Farm Stadium in Week 7, using a 14-point third quarter to take control and secure their third consecutive victory. Denver led 6-0 after the opening quarter and 13-6 at halftime. The Broncos then outscored Arizona 14-7 in the third to build a 27-13 advantage. Each team added three points in the fourth. The Broncos improved to 5-2, adding to wins over the Chargers and Seahawks in the previous two weeks. Arizona fell to 2-5 after beating the Rams in Week 6.
Nix delivers through the air and on the ground
Bo Nix completed 15 of 29 passes for 222 yards and a touchdown, while his seven carries produced 73 yards and another score. His rushing total led Denver, giving the Broncos production beyond a passing performance that finished just above 50 percent completions. RJ Harvey turned two targets into two catches for 54 yards and a touchdown, despite gaining only six yards on three carries. J.K. Dobbins added a rushing touchdown and finished with 23 yards on six attempts. Jonah Coleman handled nine carries for 54 yards and caught both of his targets for 15 yards. Among those three backs, Coleman led in carries and rushing yards, while Harvey and Dobbins supplied the touchdowns.
McBride stands out for Arizona
Trey McBride caught 10 of 13 targets for 111 yards and Arizona's lone passing touchdown. He accounted for more than a third of Jacoby Brissett's 27 completions and 272 passing yards. Brissett attempted 48 passes, completing 27, and added 16 rushing yards on seven carries. Michael Wilson caught four of eight targets for 55 yards and gained 11 yards on two rushing attempts. Bam Knight ran seven times for 48 yards and added three receptions for 15 yards. Tyler Allgeier had eight carries for 19 yards and caught all three of his targets for 30 yards.
Fantasy returns favor McBride and Nix
McBride delivered the game's highest PPR total at 27.1 points, with his 10 receptions providing a strong foundation before the yardage and touchdown. Nix followed at 26.2, benefiting from his rushing production and scores both passing and running. Brissett finished with 16.5 points. Harvey produced 14.0 on just five touches, making his receiving touchdown central to his fantasy return. Wil Lutz also scored 14.0, while Arizona kicker Chad Ryland finished with 11.0.
Week 8 schedule
Denver hosts the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 4:25 p.m. ET. Arizona visits the Dallas Cowboys that day at 1 p.m. ET.