Minnesota
Vikings
5-0
42
FINAL
28
Denver
Broncos
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Denver Broncos with a score of 42-28, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. The Vikings' explosive offense was on full display, while the Broncos were left searching for answers on both sides of the ball.
Kyler Murray was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 372 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his versatility and command of the game. Peter Clarke was his top target, racking up 126 receiving yards and consistently finding ways to get open against the Broncos' secondary. Although J'Koby Williams led Denver with 82 rushing yards, the Vikings' offense proved too potent to contain.
On the defensive side, the Vikings made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, particularly Dallas Turner's sack and Ashtyn Davis' interception, which halted a Broncos drive and allowed Minnesota to extend their lead. Talanoa Hufanga's four tackles for Denver were commendable, but the Vikings' ability to force turnovers and pressure the quarterback ultimately became the decisive factor in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 372 | 4 | 2 | 120.4 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 171 | 2 | 4 | 76.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J`Koby Williams | HB | 9 | 82 | 9.1 | 9 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 8 | 68 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Peter Clarke | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Clarke | TE | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 37 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 30 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 116 | 19.3 | 48 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 32 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| J`Koby Williams | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | — | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Clavijo | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rafael Bautista | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Brennan | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

