Vikings at Broncos
Minnesota Vikings 45, Denver Broncos 23 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Vikings 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XP
Broncos 23 3 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPArch Manning 360 yds passingJonah Coleman 78 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 184 yds receivingJames Pierre 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 495 · 356Passing yards 360 · 198Rushing yards 135 · 158Completions 16/27 · 20/37Yards per carry 5.0 · 6.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7d ago
The 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Arch ManningQB | 16/27 | 59% | 360 | 4 | 0 | 143.1 |
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 20/37 | 54% | 198 | 1 | 0 | 78.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 9 | 70 | 7.8 | 39 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 9 | 52 | 5.8 | 22 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Arch ManningQB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Max BredesonFB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike MatthewsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jonah ColemanHB | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 37 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 6 | 184 | 30.7 | 123 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Mike MatthewsWR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 76 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 18 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Adam TrautmanTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| James PierreCB | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yetur Gross-MatosLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold EbiketieLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abraham BeauplanWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broncos | |||||
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus WilliamsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach AllenDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley MossCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fadil DiggsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McLeodMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli BowenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 6 | 36 |
| Broncos | |||
| Wil LutzK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |