Talanoa Hufanga’s reaction to Will Lutz’s game-winning shot

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yes, The Denver Broncos had a big loss during their game against the Bills. But Will Lutz still delivered in crunch time. And Talanoa Hufanga responded immediately to Lutz’s game-winning shot against the Bills in the Divisional Round.

Lutz’s 23-yard touchdown run gave the Broncos a hard-earned 33-30 victory over the Bills. And Hufanga said, “That’s why I came,” according to a post by NFL Films on X.

Hufanga, who signed with the Broncos after four seasons with the 49ers, played a key defensive role in the win. He totaled 10 tackles, including seven solo tackles.

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For the season, Hufanga was selected as a member of the second team All-Pro team. He started all 17 games and totaled 106 tackles for a loss in his career. He also had three quarterback hurries and 11 passes defensed.

Hufanga said his goal in coming to Denver was about getting a ring. he said he didn’t care of Pro Bowl scorn, according to the Denver Post.

“At the end of the day, it’s like we have bigger goals,” Hufanga said. “And, yeah, (the Pro Bowl) might be motivating for some people. Like, some people are really — I’ve played with some guys that it’s like, ‘I lost money!’ But no. It’s not me.

“I’m here to play a game. To win a ring.”

Hufanga earned a Pro Bowl berth with the 49ers. That came in 2022, the only other year in which he played in all 17 games. He went through 10 games in 2023 and just seven in 2024.

But while the 49ers seem to have more injuries per year than most teams, Hufanga has found good health again in Denver. Maybe it’s the height. But regardless of the case, Hufanga had a chance to help the Broncos return to the Super Bowl.

They’ll have to get past the Patriots, and they’ll have to do it without the Knicks. He injured his ankle in the win over the Bills and will miss the rest of the postseason.





2026-01-19 22:26:00

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