Vikings at Broncos
Minnesota Vikings 37, Denver Broncos 17 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Vikings 37 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Broncos 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPBo Nix 181 yds passingRaleek Brown 113 yds rushingCharlie Becker 88 yds receivingIsaiah Rodgers Sr 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 334 · 287Passing yards 138 · 164Rushing yards 196 · 123Completions 10/20 · 10/21Yards per carry 19.6 · 9.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5h ago
In a dominant performance, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Denver Broncos 37-17 in Week 4 of the 2027 season. This victory keeps the Vikings firmly in the playoff hunt, while the Broncos will need to regroup as they navigate the remainder of the schedule.
Offensively, Minnesota showcased their firepower with standout performances from Michael Penix Jr. and Raleek Brown. Penix threw for two touchdowns and led the passing game, while Brown rushed for an impressive 113 yards, consistently finding gaps in the Broncos' defense. Charlie Becker also made significant contributions, racking up 88 receiving yards to help propel the Vikings' attack.
On the defensive side, Minnesota's unit played a crucial role in the outcome, limiting the Broncos to just 17 points. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Vikings' defense forced a key turnover, allowing their offense to capitalize and build a substantial lead. Isaiah Rodgers Sr. led the team with three total tackles, ensuring that Denver's scoring opportunities were few and far between.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 10/20 | 50% | 167 | 2 | 1 | 91.0 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 10/21 | 48% | 181 | 1 | 2 | 53.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Raleek BrownHB | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 14 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | — | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Charlie BeckerWR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 41 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton JrWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Raleek BrownHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 23 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Luke ReynoldsTE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan BaldwinFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bear AlexanderDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon WrightCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon ShulerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Pat Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew WingardFS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah EllissLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/2 | 4 | 55 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 2 | 63 |