Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings (November 24, 1996)

Game Recap


In a November 24 week 13 meeting in Minnesota, the Broncos scored a 21-17 win against the Vikings. The Vikings had the lead moving into into the deciding quarter 17-14 when Broncos made a comeback for the win, outscoring the Vikings 7-0.

The Broncos were guided by John Elway who finished with 334 passing yards in the air, 2 touchdowns, was 27 of 36 passing. Terrell Davis ran for 1 touchdown. Shannon Sharpe had 90 receiving yards.

For the Vikings, Brad Johnson tossed in 266 pass yards, 2 touchdowns, was 24 of 35 passing. Cris Carter caught 74 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.

The Broncos finished with 388 total yards, 22 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 5 of 12 on third downs. The Vikings finished with 296 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were 9 of 16 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Denver BroncosDEN defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 21-17
  • Date: Sunday, November 24, 1996
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 388, Turnovers: 3
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 296, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
DEN 7 7 0 7 21
MIN 0 10 7 0 17

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
John ElwayDEN27-363342139
Brad JohnsonMIN24-352662228

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Terrell DavisDEN1968113
Scottie GrahamMIN61904
Charles EvansMIN41109
Leroy HoardMIN131006
John ElwayDEN2808
Amp LeeMIN2504
Brad JohnsonMIN3502

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Shannon SharpeDEN490031
Ed McCaffreyDEN683129
Anthony MillerDEN581039
Cris CarterMIN874118
Jake ReedMIN362028
Amp LeeMIN455018
Terrell DavisDEN63719
Aaron CraverDEN532015

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DEN23791
MIN28500

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DEN27-36334213
MIN24-35266222

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