Broncos at Vikings
Denver Broncos 20, Minnesota Vikings 14 · Mano E Mano Gaming Hub
Final Score
Broncos 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Vikings 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBo Nix 194 yds passingRJ Harvey 74 yds rushingJustin Joly 88 yds receivingNik Bonitto 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 275 · 129Passing yards 194 · 113Rushing yards 81 · 16Completions 11/19 · 8/11Yards per carry 8.1 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19d ago
In a hard-fought battle, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 20-14 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game looking to establish themselves early in the season, but it was the Broncos who emerged victorious, riding a strong all-around performance.
Offensively, Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for 194 yards while RJ Harvey added a solid 74 rushing yards to keep the Vikings' defense on its heels. Justin Joly was a key target, racking up 88 receiving yards and contributing to the Broncos’ scoring efforts. Despite Kyler Murray's two touchdown passes for Minnesota, it was not enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Broncos made their presence felt, with Nik Bonitto recording two sacks and Brandon Jones grabbing an interception that proved crucial in the game's outcome. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Jones' interception halted a promising Vikings drive, allowing Denver to maintain its lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 11/19 | 58% | 194 | 2 | 0 | 127.9 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 8/11 | 73% | 140 | 2 | 1 | 116.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 9 | 74 | 8.2 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan MasonHB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Justin JolyTE | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 60 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 25 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 27 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewill UmanmielenREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard MooreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| James PierreCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chaz ChamblissREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 2/2 | 2 | 39 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |