Broncos at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 27, Denver Broncos 22 · School Of Finesse 🏈 ( MADDEN 27 )
Final Score
Broncos 22 2 TD · 3 FG · 1 XP
Vikings 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJoe Milton 182 yds passingC.J. Baxter 92 yds rushingJosh Downs 132 yds receivingNik Bonitto 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 282 · 242Passing yards 146 · 175Rushing yards 136 · 67Completions 15/25 · 15/24Yards per carry 7.6 · 9.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
The Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 27-22 in a tightly contested Week 2 matchup of the 2029 season. Both teams were looking to gain momentum early in the season, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience on home turf.
Vikings quarterback Joe Milton led the charge with an impressive performance, throwing for 182 yards and three touchdowns. His connection with wide receiver Josh Downs was particularly notable, as Downs racked up 132 receiving yards, proving to be a key target all game long. Meanwhile, Broncos running back C.J. Baxter was a bright spot for Denver, amassing 92 rushing yards in a strong effort.
Defensively, Minnesota made crucial plays to secure the win, highlighted by Moro Ojomo’s 1.5 sacks that disrupted the Broncos' offensive flow. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Vikings' defense held Denver to a critical fourth down, allowing Minnesota to maintain their slim lead. With Camryn Bynum leading the team with five tackles, the Vikings’ defensive unit stepped up when it mattered most, clinching the victory against a determined Broncos squad.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Cam NewtonQB | 15/25 | 60% | 178 | 1 | 3 | 55.4 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 15/24 | 63% | 182 | 3 | 3 | 85.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| C.J. BaxterHB | 13 | 92 | 7.1 | 17 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Cam NewtonQB | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Courtland SuttonWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 2 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Arron HernandezTE | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 55 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| C.J. BaxterHB | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 65 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 36 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brandon MarshallWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Josh DownsWR | 5 | 132 | 26.4 | 89 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 31 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jack EndriesTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Nik BonittoREDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae BarronCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Barron TrumpSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael HuffFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo MascoeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry MooreFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien BrownCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake BowenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OnyedimDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian UrlacherMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie GoodwinFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard ButkusMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro OjomoDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| King MackFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli BowenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jackson RossP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| John LoveK | 3/3 | 1 | 39 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |