Game Recap
In a October 26 week 7 clash, the Vikings authored a 34-27 win against the Broncos. following tightly contested in the first half, Vikings outscored the Broncos 20-10 in the second half.
The Vikings were guided by Wade Wilson who connected on 197 yards passing, 1 TD, 5 interceptions. Darrin Nelson ran for 98 rush yards.
For the Broncos, John Elway threw for 245 passing yards, 2 TDs.
The Vikings registered 393 total yards, 27 first downs, 5 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Broncos finished with 329 total yards, 21 first downs, 1 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Denver BroncosDEN 34-27
- Date: Monday, October 26, 1987
- Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 393, Turnovers: 5
- Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 329, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DEN |
7 |
10 |
0 |
10 |
27 |
| MIN |
7 |
7 |
13 |
7 |
34 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| John Elway | DEN | 22-39 | 245 | 2 | 1 | 25 | |
| Wade Wilson | MIN | 13-23 | 197 | 1 | 5 | 24 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Darrin Nelson | MIN | 11 | 98 | 0 | 72 | |
| Gerald Willhite | DEN | 8 | 57 | 0 | 29 | |
| Alfred Anderson | MIN | 8 | 38 | 0 | 16 | |
| John Elway | DEN | 7 | 37 | 1 | 15 | |
| Sammy Winder | DEN | 9 | 26 | 0 | 14 | |
| Allen Rice | MIN | 6 | 24 | 0 | 8 | |
| Wade Wilson | MIN | 4 | 22 | 1 | 13 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Clarence Kay | DEN | 4 | 63 | 0 | 24 | |
| Steve Jordan | MIN | 3 | 57 | 0 | 23 | |
| Anthony Carter | MIN | 3 | 53 | 0 | 18 | |
| Mark Jackson | DEN | 5 | 52 | 0 | 20 | |
| Vance Johnson | DEN | 5 | 48 | 1 | 25 | |
| Ricky Nattiel | DEN | 3 | 32 | 0 | 18 | |
| Leo Lewis | MIN | 3 | 31 | 1 | 14 | |
| Allen Rice | MIN | 2 | 31 | 0 | 24 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DEN | 27 | 123 | 1 | | |
| MIN | 36 | 197 | 4 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DEN | 22-39 | 245 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
| MIN | 13-23 | 197 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
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