Broncos at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 49, Denver Broncos 38 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Broncos 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Vikings 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 7 XPBo Nix 379 yds passingJoe Mixon 86 yds rushingTroy Franklin 125 yds receivingJahdae Barron 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 432 · 532Passing yards 379 · 338Rushing yards 53 · 194Completions 24/37 · 26/33Yards per carry 2.3 · 5.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling showdown, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Denver Broncos 49-38, securing their second consecutive victory of the season. With both teams vying for positioning early in the 2027 campaign, this matchup delivered high-stakes action that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Bo Nix was the standout performer for the Broncos, throwing for an impressive 379 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. On the ground, Joe Mixon contributed significantly for the Vikings with 86 rushing yards, while Troy Franklin emerged as a key target for Denver, racking up 125 receiving yards. The offensive fireworks from both sides made for a high-scoring affair that kept the momentum shifting throughout the game.
Defensively, the game turned in favor of the Vikings when James Pierre snagged an interception, halting a potential scoring drive from the Broncos. While Talanoa Hufanga led Denver with eight total tackles, it was Minnesota's ability to force crucial turnovers that ultimately shaped the outcome. The Viking defense stepped up when it mattered most, allowing their offense to capitalize and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 24/37 | 65% | 379 | 4 | 2 | 112.3 |
Vikings | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 26/33 | 79% | 338 | 2 | 0 | 129.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 19 | 44 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Johnny WilsonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 14 | 86 | 6.1 | 33 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 11 | 35 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 30 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Max BredesonFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 6 | 125 | 20.8 | 79 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 35 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Johnny WilsonTE | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Devon ThomasWR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 6 | 118 | 19.7 | 66 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 8 | 118 | 14.8 | 44 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Walt BennettWR | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Jahdae BarronCB | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kurt GilkeyMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron MitchellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando BryantCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Manny VillarrealFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake RodriguezDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael BarrettMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-DawkinsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle KramerCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 5 | 37 |
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |
