Denver
Broncos
1-4
25
FINAL
17
Minnesota
Vikings
0-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the Minnesota Vikings 25-17 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. With both teams vying for critical playoff positioning, the Broncos managed to secure a vital victory, showcasing their resilience on the road.
Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for two touchdowns and making key plays when it mattered most. RJ Harvey contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 89 rushing yards to keep the Vikings' defense on its heels. For Minnesota, Baker Mayfield put up impressive numbers with 291 passing yards, while Justin Jefferson shone as his top target, amassing 122 receiving yards.
Defensively, it was Patrick Surtain II who turned the tide for the Broncos, snagging an interception that halted a potential scoring drive for Minnesota. The Vikings’ inability to capitalize on their opportunities, despite Jake Golday's 12 tackles and BJ Ojulari's sack, proved costly. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Surtain’s interception set up a crucial touchdown, sealing the game for Denver and leaving the Vikings searching for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 40 | 22 | 55% | 291 | 1 | 2 | 65.7 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 43 | 30 | 70% | 276 | 2 | 1 | 92.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 20 | 89 | 4.5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 9 | 44 | 4.9 | 23 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 61 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 24 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 9 | 73 | 8.1 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ Ojulari | REDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheed Biles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake Rodriguez | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 |

