Denver
Broncos
10-5
42
FINAL
25
Minnesota
Vikings
6-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Minnesota Vikings 42-25, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season draws to a close. With both teams vying for momentum heading into the postseason, the Broncos showcased their offensive firepower to claim a convincing victory.
Quarterback Bo Nix delivered a standout performance, throwing for 319 yards and five touchdowns, while wide receiver Courtland Sutton was his favorite target, racking up 133 receiving yards. On the ground, Tank Bigsby of the Vikings led the rushing attack with 101 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Denver's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Broncos were formidable, led by Jahdae Barron’s five total tackles and Nik Bonitto's sack, which helped disrupt Minnesota's rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Patrick Surtain II intercepted a pass, setting up another scoring drive for Denver and shifting the momentum firmly in their favor. This defensive play underscored the Broncos' dominance, allowing them to pull away and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 22 | 9 | 41% | 319 | 5 | 4 | 88.2 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 30 | 13 | 43% | 170 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 11 | 101 | 9.2 | 8 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 11 | 84 | 7.6 | 20 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| DEMARYIUS THOMAS | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 133 | 44.3 | 44 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 25 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| RANDY MOSS | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| DEMARYIUS THOMAS | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 47 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 19 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | — | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahdae Barron | FS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| ALAN PAGE | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| STEVE ATWATER | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 42 |

