The Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos will face off in a Sunday Night Football matchup on November 19, 2023, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
The Vikings The Vikings are coming off a 29-27 win over the Arizona Cardinals, which improved their record to 5-4 on the season. The Vikings have won four of their last five games, and they are currently in first place in the NFC North division. The Vikings have a balanced offense led by quarterback Kirk Cousins and running back Dalvin Cook. Cousins has thrown for over 2,500 yards and 19 touchdowns this season, while Cook has rushed for over 700 yards and eight touchdowns. The Vikings have a good defense led by cornerback Patrick Peterson and safety Harrison Smith. Peterson has three interceptions this season, while Smith has two interceptions and two forced fumbles. The Broncos The Broncos are coming off a 21-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, which improved their record to 3-5 on the season. The Broncos have won two of their last three games, and they are currently in third place in the AFC West division. The Broncos have a running game led by running back Javonte Williams. Williams has rushed for over 700 yards and five touchdowns this season. The Broncos have a good defense led by linebacker Bradley Chubb and safety Justin Simmons. Chubb has 5.5 sacks this season, while Simmons has two interceptions and two forced fumbles. Key Matchups