Vikings at Broncos
Denver Broncos 43, Minnesota Vikings 20 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Vikings 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Broncos 43 5 TD · 3 FG · 4 XPBo Nix 292 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 119 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 98 yds receivingTotal yards 226 · 444Passing yards 201 · 284Rushing yards 25 · 160Completions 13/26 · 14/19Yards per carry 5.0 · 9.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Minnesota Vikings 43-20 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. The victory not only secures Denver's early momentum but also boosts their standing in a competitive conference, setting the stage for a promising season ahead.
Bo Nix was the standout on offense for the Broncos, throwing for 292 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading the charge for his team. Travis Etienne Jr. added a powerful ground game with 119 rushing yards, while Jaylen Waddle contributed significantly in the passing attack with 98 receiving yards, highlighting Denver's offensive versatility and efficiency throughout the game.
Defensively, it was a dominant display from the Broncos, led by Nik Bonitto, who recorded two sacks, disrupting the Vikings' offensive rhythm. Justin Strnad's two interceptions proved pivotal, as they not only halted Minnesota's drives but also shifted momentum decisively in favor of Denver. The turning point came in the second quarter when Strnad's first interception set up a quick touchdown, giving the Broncos a lead they would not relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 12/20 | 60% | 227 | 2 | 3 | 93.1 |
| Johnny FergusonQB | 1/6 | 17% | 30 | 0 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 14/19 | 74% | 292 | 3 | 2 | 115.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Tank BigsbyHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 14 | 119 | 8.5 | 15 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 5 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 9 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 28 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 24 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 53 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 35 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 18 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 29 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Will JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Victor MartinCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Justin StrnadWILL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 3/3 | 4 | 60 |