Minnesota Vikings 6, Denver Broncos 34: final score and stats
Denver Broncos beat Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Vikings 6 to Denver Broncos 34, on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings.
NFLFriday, August 28, 2026
DateAug 28, 2026
Start time9:00 PM ET
VenueEmpower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
TVNFL Net
Attendance75,826
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Denver Broncos | 10 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 34 |
Team comparison
Minnesota VikingsDenver Broncos
Points per game
Points allowed per game
1-2Record2-1
2nd in NFC NorthStanding1st in AFC West
3-1Road record / home record4-0
LLWWWLast 5WWWWW
L2StreakW5
Team stats
Minnesota VikingsDenver Broncos
1st Downs
Passing 1st downs
Rushing 1st downs
1st downs from penalties
3-133rd down efficiency7-14
0-14th down efficiency1-1
Total Plays
Total Yards
Yards per Play
Total Drives
Passing
23/39Comp/Att21/29
Yards per pass
Interceptions thrown
0-0Sacks-Yards Lost0-0
Rushing
Injury report
Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.
Minnesota Vikings
Kyler Murray QB · Hamstring - Strain
DoubtfulDemond Claiborne RB · Knee - Not Specified
Injured ReserveJauan Jennings WR · Calf - Not Specified
QuestionableTyrion Ingram-Dawkins DE · Ankle
QuestionableQuestionable
Denver Broncos
Brandon Jones S · Hamstring - Not Specified
OutTalanoa Hufanga S · Ankle - Not Specified
OutKris Abrams-Draine CB · Ankle - Not Specified
OutJaylen Waddle WR · Concussion - Concussion
QuestionableRiley Moss CB · Concussion - Concussion
QuestionableBox score
Minnesota Vikings Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SACKS | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Brosmer | 20/35 | 165 | 4.7 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 69.3 |
| Carson Wentz | 3/4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 80.2 |
| Team | 23/39 | 180 | 4.6 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 70.5 |
Minnesota Vikings Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermar Jefferson | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 0 | 28 |
| Demond Claiborne | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | 0 | 5 |
| Zavier Scott | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 |
| Max Brosmer | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Wentz | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 19 | 89 | 4.7 | 0 | 28 |
Minnesota Vikings Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | TGTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dontae Fleming | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 26 | 6 |
| Marshall Lang | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
| Terrill Davis | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| Michael Briscoe | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| Zavier Scott | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Dillon Bell | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| Chaz Chambliss | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Team | 23 | 180 | 7.8 | 0 | 26 | 37 |
Minnesota Vikings Fumbles
| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Lang | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Carson Wentz | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Minnesota Vikings Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HTS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangally Kamara | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Ross | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kahlef Hailassie | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahvaree Ritzie | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiahh Loudermilk | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Roberts | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 76 | 33 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings Interceptions
| Player | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlef Hailassie | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings KickReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 28 | 0 |
| Trayvon Rudolph | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 22 | 0 |
| Team | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 28 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings PuntReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayvon Rudolph | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | 2/2 | 100.0 | 46 | 0/0 | 6 |
| Team | 2/2 | 100.0 | 46 | 0/0 | 6 |
Minnesota Vikings Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Hekker | 3 | 156 | 52.0 | 0 | 2 | 57 |
| Brett Thorson | 3 | 156 | 52.0 | 0 | 2 | 58 |
| Team | 6 | 312 | 52.0 | 0 | 4 | 58 |
Denver Broncos Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SACKS | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Ehlinger | 15/20 | 233 | 11.7 | 3 | 1 | 0-0 | 131.9 |
| Jarrett Stidham | 6/9 | 78 | 8.7 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 93.8 |
| Team | 21/29 | 311 | 10.7 | 3 | 1 | 0-0 | 127.2 |
Denver Broncos Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Schrader | 13 | 42 | 3.2 | 0 | 12 |
| Tyler Badie | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 0 | 9 |
| Jarrett Stidham | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Adam Prentice | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 1 | 2 |
| Sam Ehlinger | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 0 | 6 |
| Cameron Ross | 1 | -7 | -7.0 | 0 | -7 |
| Team | 35 | 101 | 2.9 | 1 | 12 |
Denver Broncos Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | TGTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Joly | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 1 | 88 | 2 |
| Cody Schrader | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 1 | 22 | 6 |
| Nate Adkins | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 1 | 20 | 6 |
| Dane Key | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| Michael Bandy | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
| Tyler Badie | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Cameron Ross | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Team | 21 | 311 | 14.8 | 3 | 88 | 26 |
Denver Broncos Fumbles
| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Ross | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Parker Robertson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Denver Broncos Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HTS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karene Reid | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Murdock | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Robertson | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taurean York | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Jackson | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 54 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Denver Broncos KickReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolbe Katsis | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 48 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 48 | 0 |
Denver Broncos PuntReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolbe Katsis | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 18 | 0 |
| Sean Fresch | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cameron Ross | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 |
| Team | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 18 | 0 |
Denver Broncos Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | 2/2 | 100.0 | 43 | 4/4 | 10 |
| Team | 2/2 | 100.0 | 43 | 4/4 | 10 |
Denver Broncos Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Crawshaw | 2 | 105 | 52.5 | 0 | 1 | 58 |
| Team | 2 | 105 | 52.5 | 0 | 1 | 58 |
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos won, 34-6, on Friday, August 28, 2026.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos?
Minnesota Vikings 6, Denver Broncos 34.
Where is Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos played?
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO.
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