Minnesota
Vikings
5-6
38
FINAL
13
Denver
Broncos
0-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings dominated the Denver Broncos with a decisive 38-13 victory in Week 12 of the 2027 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The win not only showcases the Vikings' offensive firepower but also highlights their ability to outshine a Denver team struggling to find its rhythm.
Kyler Murray was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 374 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Chase Brown added a strong ground game with 108 rushing yards, while Justin Jefferson was a standout target, racking up 167 receiving yards. Together, this trio was instrumental in driving the Vikings' offensive success throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Dallas Turner made a significant impact with 2.5 sacks, creating pressure that disrupted the Broncos' offense. The turning point came late in the second quarter when a crucial turnover led to a quick Vikings touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in Minnesota's favor. With solid performances on both sides of the ball, the Vikings proved they are a formidable force as they head deeper into the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 35 | 27 | 77% | 374 | 4 | 1 | 137.0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 188 | 1 | 0 | 89.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 11 | 108 | 9.8 | 67 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 36 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Dylan Riley | HB | 12 | 41 | 3.4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 10 | 22 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Keilan Robinson | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 10 | 167 | 16.7 | 86 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 54 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 64 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 34 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dylan Riley | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Whitmore | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen DeLoach | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daijahn Anthony | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Chatman | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 52 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 46 |

