Vikings at Broncos
Minnesota Vikings 28, Denver Broncos 17 · JUST_WIN FANTASY LEAGUE
Final Score
Vikings 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Broncos 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPTrevor Lawrence 197 yds passingTrey Benson 131 yds rushingTory Horton 72 yds receivingCam Hart 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 328 · 202Passing yards 197 · 141Rushing yards 131 · 61Completions 17/22 · 9/26Yards per carry 7.7 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a pivotal Week 13 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings secured a 28-17 victory over the Denver Broncos, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial postseason positioning, the Vikings emerged as the stronger squad on the road, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Trevor Lawrence led the charge for Minnesota with an efficient 197 passing yards, while Trey Benson dominated the ground game, racking up 131 rushing yards. Tory Horton was Lawrence's primary target, finishing with 72 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Vikings' offensive success. Despite Fernando Mendoza's two passing touchdowns for Denver, the Broncos struggled to keep pace with Minnesota's balanced attack.
Defensively, the Vikings made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Greg Rousseau's sack and Javon Bullard's interception were key moments that stifled Denver's drives and allowed Minnesota to maintain control of the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter, when Bullard's interception set up a touchdown that put the Vikings ahead for good, ultimately sealing their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Trevor LawrenceQB | 17/22 | 77% | 197 | 2 | 2 | 96.2 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 9/26 | 35% | 151 | 2 | 3 | 41.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 17 | 131 | 7.7 | 28 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| TERRELL DAVISHB | 15 | 63 | 4.2 | 35 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Tory HortonWR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 12 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 27 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| RANDY MOSSWR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 20 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Darius SlaytonWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| TERRELL DAVISHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Javon BullardSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelly JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ANTOINE WINFIELDCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale FlottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Cam HartFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious WhiteSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona FordDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Tyler BassK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||
| Cam LittleK | 1/1 | 2 | 56 |