Minnesota
Vikings
3-6
45
FINAL
23
Denver
Broncos
1-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings topped the Denver Broncos with a commanding 45-23 victory in Week 11 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, the Vikings delivered a performance that showcased their offensive prowess and depth.
Arch Manning was the star of the night, throwing for 360 yards and four touchdowns, connecting consistently with star receiver Justin Jefferson, who amassed an impressive 184 receiving yards. The Vikings' offense clicked on all cylinders, demonstrating a potent aerial attack that kept the Broncos' defense guessing throughout the game.
Defensively, the Vikings were equally impressive, with James Pierre leading the charge with nine total tackles. Eric Wilson made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, contributing to a defensive effort that stifled Denver's ability to mount a comeback. The turning point came early in the third quarter when the Vikings forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Manning | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 360 | 4 | 0 | 143.1 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 37 | 20 | 54% | 198 | 1 | 0 | 78.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 37 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 9 | 70 | 7.8 | 39 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 9 | 52 | 5.8 | 22 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike Matthews | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 184 | 30.7 | 123 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Mike Matthews | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 76 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 18 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pierre | CB | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yetur Gross-Matos | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abraham Beauplan | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fadil Diggs | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McLeod | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Bowen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 36 |

