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Game Notes: Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos (Nov 19, 2023)

It’s a week 11 NFL test, the 6-4 Minnesota Vikings visit the 4-5 Denver Broncos on Sunday, November 19. The game kicks off at 8:20PM ET at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. These two teams most recently played on Sunday, November 17, 2019 as the Vikings bested the Broncos 27-23. In this series of late, the last 10 are tied 5-5 in their most recent meetings.

The Vikings have won their last 5 games, they have also won their last 4 games on the road.

The Broncos have won their last 3 games, and they have also won their last 2 games at home.

The Broncos are 2.5 point favorites in the odds. The over/under is set at 42.5.

The Vikings are led by replacement QB Joshua Dobbs. T.J. Hockenson has 71 receptions for 681 yards and 4 TDs.

The Broncos are paced by Russell Wilson who has thrown for 1,806 yards, 18 td passes with 4 interceptions this year.

The Vikings are in 2nd in the NFC North. The Broncos are in 3rd in the AFC West.

Joshua Dobbs is 2-9 as a starter in his last 20. Russell Wilson is 6-1 against the Vikings as a starter. The Broncos are 3-7 in their recent night games.

The Broncos are listed among the the bottom on defense currently in the NFL.

The Vikings come in off a victory against the New Orleans Saints 27-19; the Broncos arrive after a postive performance against the Buffalo Bills 24-22.

Next week the Vikings host the the Chicago Bears; the Broncos travel to the Cleveland Browns.

Game Details

• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings (MIN) at Denver Broncos (DEN)
• Date: November 19, 2023
• Time: 8:20PM ET
• Stadium: Empower Field at Mile High
• TV: NBC
• Empower Field at Mile High Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Rain; 45F; 67% humidity; wind: NE 7 mph

TEAM STATS COMPARISON

2023 LAST 10
MIN DEN MIN DEN
Record 6-4 4-5 6-4 5-5
Home Record 2-3 2-3 2-3 3-3
Away Record 4-1 2-2 4-1 2-2
Points Scored/Game 23.3 21.8 23.3 22.7
Points Allowed/Game 20.9 27.6 20.9 27.6
Point Differential +24 -52 +24 -49
Yards/Game 358.1 301.9 358.1 318.8
Yards Allowed/Game 323.2 401.8 323.2 396.8
Passing Yards/Game 272.4 160.8 272.4 171.3
Passing Yards Allowed/Game 224.4 210.2 224.4 218.5
Rushing Yards/Game 85.7 106.6 85.7 116.4
Rushing Yards Allowed/Game 98.8 139.3 98.8 131.3
First Downs/Game 21.0 16.3 21.0 16.9
First Downs Allowed/Game 19.2 19.3 19.2 19.5
3rd Down Conv % 41.5 39.0 41.5 39.3
Opp 3rd Down Conv % 43.6 36.8 43.6 38.6
Turnover Margin -3 +3 -3 +3
Total Games 10 9 10 10

Minnesota Vikings 2023 Leaders

PASSING C-A YDS TD INT SK
Kirk Cousins 216-311 2,331 18 5 17
RUSHING ATT YDS TD LNG
Alexander Mattison 130 461 0 19
RECEIVING REC YDS TD LNG
T.J. Hockenson 71 681 4 29

Denver Broncos 2023 Leaders

PASSING C-A YDS TD INT SK
Russell Wilson 178-262 1,806 18 4 30
RUSHING ATT YDS TD LNG
Javonte Williams 111 436 0 21
RECEIVING REC YDS TD LNG
Courtland Sutton 41 433 7 33

Last 10 Meetings

DATE TIME RESULT
Sun 17-Nov-19 1:00PM MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Denver Broncos 27-23
Sun 04-Oct-15 4:25PM DENVER BRONCOS d. Minnesota Vikings 23-20
Sun 04-Dec-11 1:05PM Denver Broncos d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS 35-32
Sun 30-Dec-07 4:16PM DENVER BRONCOS d. Minnesota Vikings 22-19
Sun 19-Oct-03 1:00PM MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Denver Broncos 28-20
Sun 31-Oct-99 4:15PM Minnesota Vikings d. DENVER BRONCOS 23-20
Sun 24-Nov-96 1:00PM Denver Broncos d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS 21-17
Sun 14-Nov-93 4:00PM Minnesota Vikings d. DENVER BRONCOS 26-23
Sun 29-Sep-91 8:00PM Denver Broncos d. MINNESOTA VIKINGS 13-6
Sun 04-Nov-90 8:00PM MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Denver Broncos 27-22

Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)

MIN DEN
Last 10 Record 5-5 5-5
Home Record 3-3 2-2
Away Record 2-2 3-3

QB Career Comparison

CMP-ATT PCT YDs TDs INTs SKs PS REC (GMs)
Joshua Dobbs 260-415 62.7% 2,451 13 8 27 0-0 (0)
Russell Wilson 3549-5480 64.8% 42,389 326 102 512 9-7 (16)

Starting QB Win-Loss Trends

• Joshua Dobbs W-L last 20 games as a starter: 2-9
• Joshua Dobbs last 20 games vs. Denver Broncos: 0-0

• Russell Wilson W-L last 20 games as a starter: 6-14
• Russell Wilson last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 6-1

Player Trends

• Joshua Dobbs has 3 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Joshua Dobbs has 3 straight games with at least one passing TD and a rushing TD
• T.J. Hockenson has 6 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• T.J. Hockenson has 6 straight games with at least 5+ catches

• Russell Wilson has 13 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Russell Wilson has 3 straight games with zero passing interceptions
• Javonte Williams has 3 straight games with at least 70+ rushing yards
• Courtland Sutton has 4 straight games with a TD catch

Primetime Night Game Stats and Trends

• In their 10 last night games, the Minnesota Vikings are 6-4
• Recently, the Minnesota Vikings are 3-3 on the road at night
• Minnesota Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs is 0-2 as a starter at night

• In their 10 last night games, the Denver Broncos are 3-7
• Recently, the Denver Broncos are 3-1 at home at night
• Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson is 33-15 as a starter at night

Game Injuries

Minnesota Vikings: Alexander Mattison (RB) Concussion – Questionable; Akayleb Evans (CB) Calf – Out; Jaren Hall (QB) Concussion – Out; Brian Asamoah (LB) Ankle – Questionable; Nick Mullens (QB) Back – Questionable

Denver Broncos: P.J. Locke (S) Ankle – Out

Betting Odds

• Favorite: Denver Broncos
• Spread: 2.5
• Over/Under: 42.5

Betting Trends

Minnesota Vikings Denver Broncos
Last 5 ATS 5-0-0 3-2-0
Last 10 ATS 6-3-1 3-6-1
Last 10 ATS at Home 4-5-1
Last 10 ATS on Road 6-2-2
Last 10 ATS as a Favorite 1-8-1
Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite 2-7-1
Last 10 ATS as an Underdog 4-5-1
Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog 4-5-1
Last 10 Over-Under 3-7-0 5-5-0

Latest Super Bowl Odds

• Minnesota Vikings: +6000
• Denver Broncos: +12500

Vikings vs. Broncos Game Prediction

• Oddsmakers: Denver Broncos d. Minnesota Vikings 24-20
• GFA Model: Minnesota Vikings d. Denver Broncos 26-25