Broncos at Vikings
Denver Broncos 34, Minnesota Vikings 21 · New World League
Final Score
Broncos 34 5 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Vikings 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPKyler Murray 206 yds passingKyler Murray 94 yds rushingJordan Addison 117 yds receivingTotal yards 300 · 346Passing yards 156 · 198Rushing yards 144 · 148Completions 13/15 · 14/22Yards per carry 7.6 · 10.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Denver Broncos topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 34-21. Both teams were looking to make a statement early in the season, but it was the Broncos who secured a strong start with a commanding performance.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for five touchdown passes, showcasing his impressive ability to connect with his receivers in the end zone. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray of the Vikings dazzled on the ground with 94 rushing yards, adding 206 passing yards and keeping the game competitive. Jordan Addison also shined for Minnesota, racking up 117 receiving yards in a valiant effort to keep his team in the game.
Defensively, the Broncos were spearheaded by Patrick Surtain II, who tallied seven total tackles, and Roger Webber, who made a significant impact with two interceptions. The game’s turning point came in the second half when Webber's second interception led to a quick touchdown for Denver, giving them a lead they would not relinquish. The Vikings struggled to recover from this momentum shift, ultimately falling short as the Broncos held off any potential comeback.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 13/15 | 87% | 171 | 5 | 1 | 125.9 |
Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 14/22 | 64% | 206 | 1 | 4 | 69.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 11 | 92 | 8.4 | 33 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 18 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Max BredesonFB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Steve JohnsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||||
| Esteban CotaTE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 47 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||||
| Roger WebberMIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que RobinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene ReidMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin SimpsonFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Vikings | |||||
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan AlmasMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
