Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
16
FINAL
41
Denver
Broncos
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos topped the Minnesota Vikings 41-16 in Week 4 of the 2027 season. The victory solidifies Denver's position as a formidable force early in the season, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength against a struggling Vikings squad.
Bo Nix was the star of the show, throwing for 335 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Broncos' high-octane offense. His favorite target, Jaylen Waddle, had a stellar outing with 242 receiving yards, consistently finding space to exploit Minnesota's secondary. RJ Harvey contributed to the ground game with 41 rushing yards, adding balance to an already potent attack.
Defensively, the Broncos were relentless, with Tyrel Dodson making his mark with two sacks, pressuring the Vikings' quarterback throughout the game. Tyler Owens led the team with four tackles, helping to stifle any momentum Minnesota attempted to build. The turning point came early in the second half when Denver's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately put the game out of reach for the Vikings.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 335 | 3 | 1 | 125.4 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 178 | 2 | 0 | 101.7 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 27 | 1 | 0 | — |
| C.J. Saunders | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 0 | 0 | — | -4 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 9 | 41 | 4.6 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 242 | 40.3 | 38 | 3 | 82 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 53 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 30 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| C.J. Saunders | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 33 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DeAndre Ramsay | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 34 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

