Vikings at Broncos
Minnesota Vikings 26, Denver Broncos 9 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Vikings 26 2 TD ยท 4 FG ยท 2 XP
Broncos 9 1 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 0 XPLaNorris Sellers 312 yds passingAhmad Hardy 79 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 120 yds receivingTalanoa Hufanga 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 447 ยท 288Passing yards 312 ยท 191Rushing yards 135 ยท 97Completions 22/31 ยท 19/31Yards per carry 4.5 ยท 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 6d ago
The Minnesota Vikings secured a decisive 26-9 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 15 of the 2027 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for crucial momentum late in the season, the Vikings emerged as the dominant force on the field.
LaNorris Sellers led the Vikings' offensive charge, throwing for 312 yards and a touchdown, while Ahmad Hardy contributed significantly on the ground with 79 rushing yards. Justin Jefferson was a standout in the receiving game, amassing 120 yards, showcasing his crucial role in Minnesota's offensive strategy. Together, they created a potent attack that the Broncos struggled to defend against throughout the game.
Defensively, the Vikings were relentless, with Yasir Abdullah recording nine total tackles, solidifying their presence on the field. The turning point came when Chase Young registered two sacks, disrupting the Broncos' offensive rhythm and forcing critical mistakes. Additionally, Chamarri Conner's interception further stifled any hopes of a Denver comeback, illustrating the Vikings' dominance on both sides of the ball.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| LaNorris SellersQB | 22/31 | 71% | 312 | 1 | 1 | 100.4 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 19/31 | 61% | 191 | 0 | 1 | 65.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 10 | 79 | 7.9 | 46 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 13 | 37 | 2.8 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| LaNorris SellersQB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jack WestoverFB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 7 | 120 | 17.1 | 28 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Evan StewartWR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Dorian ThomasTE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Yasir AbdullahSAM | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaDT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin DavisWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer SpeedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris ColeWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah CooperFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten SR.DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene ReidMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BaconSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian StrongCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione TakitakiSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 4/4 | 2 | 52 |
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 0 | 28 |