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The Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings are one-two in win active win streaks with Minnesota with five-straight and Denver at three. The Vikings have already erased their early slow start, but the Broncos still need a few more wins to officially close the book on that 1-5 start.
To win this game, the Broncos must control the line of scrimmage and run the ball effectively against one of the NFL’s top rush defenses. Meanwhile, they have one of the NFL’s top passing offenses and will have to take on Patrick Surtain II and that Broncos secondary that has look very good over the last month.
Kickoff is set for 6:20 p.m. Mile High time on Monday, November 19, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. The game will air on NBC with Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), and Melissa Stark (sideline) announcing. You can also check local Broncos radio network affiliate stations as the game will air nationally on Westwood One.
Broncos vs. Vikings game predictions
I may have predicted a loss in the my weekly score predictions, but I’m too far behind in these pick’em challenges with the staff so I had to go with the group here and stick with our Broncos. They must establish the run and be successful there to overcome the Vikings in this game.
Broncos vs. Vikings in-game updates
If the Broncos beat the Vikings, they will be in second place in the AFC West.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 19, 2023
The Sheriff at the Broncos game tonight pic.twitter.com/XRpDoitISm
— RG (@RyanGreeneDNVR) November 20, 2023
Haven’t seen the lights out effect at Mile High before. #9sports pic.twitter.com/Aepaap2vdH
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) November 20, 2023
What took him so long? Ja'Quan McMillian recovered a fumble on the first play last Monday. Tonight, not until the third play!
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) November 20, 2023
Kareem Jackson forces a fumble of #Vikings QB Josh Dobbs and CB Ja'Quan McMillan recovers it.#Broncos defense starts hot again.pic.twitter.com/WB0Q1JKdlA
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
Lutz good 31.
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) November 20, 2023
Broncos 3
Vikings 0
10:28 1Q#9sports
Justin Simmons with an ALMOST interception.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
Barrelman dress-up race: pic.twitter.com/qY2G6Q2gLv
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) November 20, 2023
Rookie CB Riley Moss appears to the #Broncos dime DB tonight.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) November 20, 2023
That had been Damarri Mathis' role since he got removed from the starting lineup.
Alexander Mattison and Ty Chandler have combined for 42 yards on their first 7 carries tonight -- a 6.0-yard average.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) November 20, 2023
The first quarter comes to an end with the Vikings on the doorstep of the Broncos' goal line.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) November 20, 2023
Tackling has been an issue on this drive for Denver.
Broncos lead 3-0.
Broncos lead 3-0 after one. https://t.co/yvoG7fHdbt
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
TOUCHDOWN, Vikings ... Josh Dobbs rolled right, shook off Jonathon Cooper and found Josh Oliver just inside the end zone for a 3-yard score.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) November 20, 2023
JOSH DOBBS MAGICpic.twitter.com/53MonG6qLn
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) November 20, 2023
The Vikings had 72 rushing yards in the first quarter.
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) November 20, 2023
Entering tonight, they were averaging 85 rushing yards a game... 4th fewest in the league...
Wilson is averaging 1.8 yards per attempt, according to @NextGenStats
— Ryan McFadden (@ryanmcfadden_) November 20, 2023
So far, Minnesota has a 10:23-6:20 edge in time of possession.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) November 20, 2023
The Broncos won the time-of-possession statistic in each of their last two games, with 33:47 of possession time over 60 minutes vs. KC and 37:21 vs. Buffalo.
You have got to be kidding me.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
Hockenson WIDE OPEN on third down.
Cooper gets the SACK this time... Holds the Vikings to a field goal attempt.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
Total yardage now #Vikings 167, #Broncos 32
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) November 20, 2023
Big play by Jerry Jeudy! Good start.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
Russell "fck it Courtland's down there somewhere" Wilson
— RG (@RyanGreeneDNVR) November 20, 2023
.@SuttonCourtland doing @SuttonCourtland things.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 20, 2023
: @SNFonNBC pic.twitter.com/NB8j3iZpvP
Broncos sending the field-goal unit out on fourth-and-2.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) November 20, 2023
Lutz knocks it in, and Denver cuts the Minnesota lead to 10-6.
Seven-play, 63-yard drive for Denver.
FUMBLE.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
Vikings keep the ball.
3rd-and-long and the Vikings convert.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
That's a really tough one.
Kareem Jackson with a NEAR INT.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
Instead, it's a 10-yard catch for Hockenson.
Vikings have already had the ball for 17:39 and are driving at the two-minute warning of the first half.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) November 20, 2023
Dobbs 11/12 for 126 and a TD
BIG third down stop for the Broncos.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
Punt time.
Adam Trautman is BALLIN this drive.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
Wil Lutz is GOOD from 52 yards to end the first half.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
Broncos cut the deficit, down 9-10 entering half.
#Broncos down 10-9 to the #Vikings at halftime. #MINvsDEN https://t.co/FhnAUTvJm9
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
How does @LewisHamilton, who is part of the #Broncos ownership group, feel about this Max Verstappen audible?? pic.twitter.com/J2bbLcQ3z1
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
The Broncos have lost 20 of their last 25 games when trailing at halftime by one score, per @pfref.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) November 20, 2023
But they haven’t had a 1-score halftime deficit since Sean Payton became the head coach.
Broncos go three and out to start the second half .
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
Holding call dooms yet another offensive drive this season.
Denver is now 0-of-6 on third down and punts it back to Minnesota.
— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) November 20, 2023
Vikings take over at their 31-yard line after a 12-yard return.
Brutal PI.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
Instead of an INT, or at least an incompletion and 4th down, it's first down for the Vikings.
Josh Dobbs runs up the gut for a touchdown.
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
Awful.
Broncos now 0 of 7 on third down. Had a doable third and 3 there. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) November 20, 2023
The Broncos are 0-for-7 on third downs.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) November 20, 2023
They’ve fallen short on:
3rd-and-15
3rd-and-2
3rd-and-3
3rd-and-7
3rd-and-5
3rd-and-20
3rd-and-3
Four of seven failed third downs from 5 or fewer yards.
What a break for the Broncos.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
Mattison just coughs the ball up and Broncos recover.
Broncos recover their second fumble of the night. Maybe this will be the momentum shift they need to comeback in this one.pic.twitter.com/odygP6jeNM
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
Big first down run by Javonte!
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
Now Jeudy with a big gain off a screen!
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
Keep it up
Russ sneaks it for the first down! They'll head into the 4th quarter driving the football down 8 points#Broncos: 9#Vikings: 17
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
Vikings at Broncos third quarter recap https://t.co/06NRvn9rZT
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
Jerry Jeudy with the fake throw five yards down the field. It worked!
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
Jerry Jeudy actually got the linebacker to jump on his fake pass pic.twitter.com/FzJGMxXIVg
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) November 20, 2023
Just horrible time for penalty. Wilson sacked on next play. #Broncos settle for field goal. That hurts. Its' 17-12 w 12:40 remaining. Would have been one first and-goal at 10-yard line. Instead #Broncos are 1-9 on third down and get a field goal. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) November 20, 2023
OMG ANOTHER TURNOVER!
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) November 20, 2023
INTERCEPTION! Second takeaway for McMillian.
And the Broncos are ALIVE thanks to the defense!
Ja'Quan McMillion with a game changing INTERCEPTIONpic.twitter.com/o0sT9yBx6I
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
Marvin Mims called for a 15-yard facemask on a doomed WR screen.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) November 20, 2023
Par for the course for the #Broncos in the red zone tonight.
Third-and-goal from the 10 — and it is in and out of Jerry Jeudy’s hands. Drop. Broncos settle for the FG and they still trail, 17-15.
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) November 20, 2023
Surtain's PBU almost led to another takeaway but the #Broncos settle for a three-and-out.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) November 20, 2023
FAKE PUNT
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) November 20, 2023
And it works brilliantly for the Vikings. Ty Chandler around the right flank, with Jay Ward blocking Riley Moss.
Minnesota with a 31-yard run. Now at the Denver 38.
GUTSY FAKE PUNT BY MINNESOTApic.twitter.com/U7v5R1YZQs
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) November 20, 2023
That is brutal.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
On third-and-20, the Broncos allow the Vikings to get a first down.
It looked like Vikings were short.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
Should be 4th-and-inches.
Ja'Quan McMillian with a MASSIVE QB pressure to force the incompletion.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) November 20, 2023
At least once a game, Courtland Sutton makes a catch and we all just go "WOW WHAT A CATCH"
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) November 20, 2023
What a joy to watch
This catch from Sutton on 4th down
— NFL (@NFL) November 20, 2023
: #MINvsDEN on NBC
: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/XjBVd5cU8l pic.twitter.com/oXhy5qTkD7
TOUCHDOWN COURTLAND SUTTON!!!
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) November 20, 2023
I AM YELLING
COURTLAND SUTTON. OH MY GOODNESS.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) November 20, 2023
DENVER TAKES THE LEAD
pic.twitter.com/EyBYca5s1l
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