Minnesota
Vikings
0-4
17
FINAL
31
Denver
Broncos
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Denver Broncos secured a 31-17 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, solidifying their position in the playoff race early this season. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Broncos delivered a performance that showcased their offensive prowess and strong defensive efforts.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 131 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating their offensive game plan. RJ Harvey was a dual threat, racking up 107 rushing yards while also contributing 77 receiving yards, proving to be a key playmaker throughout the contest. His ability to move the chains gave the Broncos the offensive balance they needed to control the tempo.
Defensively, the Broncos were no slouches either, with Chamarri Conner making a significant impact by recording two sacks. This relentless pressure on the Vikings' offense disrupted their rhythm and was pivotal in the game's turning point, as Denver's defense forced a crucial turnover that allowed them to extend their lead. With a cohesive performance on both sides of the ball, the Broncos emerged victorious, setting the tone for their season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 12 | 8 | 131 | 2 | 0 | 142.7 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 20 | 7 | 93 | 1 | 0 | 67.2 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 15 | 107 | 7.1 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 14 | 83 | 5.9 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kip Lewis | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matayo Uigalelei | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eli Bowen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tye Niekamp | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Carneiro | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 48 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 60 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

