Vikings at Broncos
Denver Broncos 38, Minnesota Vikings 17 ยท ๐๐ค๐ฅ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Vikings 17 2 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 2 XP
Broncos 38 5 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 5 XPArch Manning 380 yds passingJ.K. Dobbins 98 yds rushingJordan Addison 108 yds receivingTalanoa Hufanga 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 415 ยท 369Passing yards 380 ยท 232Rushing yards 35 ยท 137Completions 34/51 ยท 19/27Yards per carry 2.3 ยท 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 7d ago
In a decisive matchup that had playoff implications, the Denver Broncos topped the Minnesota Vikings 38-17 in Week 12 of the 2027 season. The victory solidifies Denver's position as a contender, while the Vikings will need to regroup as they face a challenging road ahead.
Bo Nix led the Broncos' offense with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. J.K. Dobbins was a force on the ground, racking up 98 rushing yards and keeping the Vikings' defense on its heels. For Minnesota, Arch Manning threw for an impressive 380 yards, but the lack of a balanced attack limited their effectiveness.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Talanoa Hufanga snagging two interceptions that turned the tide in favor of Denver. Justin Strnad anchored the defense with seven total tackles, making crucial stops to stifle any potential Viking momentum. The game shifted in the second quarter when Hufanga's first interception set up a quick touchdown, allowing Denver to build a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Arch ManningQB | 34/51 | 67% | 380 | 2 | 3 | 77.2 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 19/27 | 70% | 232 | 2 | 1 | 105.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 7 | 13 | 1.9 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Arch ManningQB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumerenFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luke WysongWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 17 | 98 | 5.8 | 51 | 3 | 39 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 7 | 108 | 15.4 | 37 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 8 | 102 | 12.8 | 25 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Luke WysongWR | 9 | 89 | 9.9 | 28 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 1 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jalen TolbertWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 7 | 106 | 15.1 | 40 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 32 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin JolyTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Caleb BanksDT | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian LoveFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno StoneFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah WilliamsDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay'Vion ColeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red MurdockMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach AllenDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion JonesDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miles ScottFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GrahamSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 2 | 50 |
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 1/2 | 5 | 33 |