Vikings vs. Broncos final score, results: Courtland Sutton's late touchdown powers Denver's win over Minnesota

Kyle Irving

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The Broncos completed a major comeback in the Mile High City.

Both Denver and Minnesota entered "Sunday Night Football" on red-hot win streaks but only one team could keep the momentum rolling. It looked like it was going to be Joshua Dobbs and the Vikings for the majority of the contest, but the Broncos wouldn't let up.

Trailing by eight points going into the final frame, Denver's offense finally woke up in the game's biggest moment. The Broncos hadn't found the end zone all night but Russell Wilson still found a way to lead an impressive game-winning drive in the final three minutes.

Courtland Sutton was as clutch as can be, coming up with a key catch on fourth down to keep the drive alive. When Denver brought the ball into the red zone where it had stalled out several times throughout the night, Wilson went right back to his guy Sutton.

Sutton hauled in a monster touchdown reception to give the Broncos a one-point lead with a minute remaining, and Dobbs had run out of magic. Denver forced a turnover on downs on Minnesota's final drive, extending its win streak to four games while handing the Vikings their first loss in five weeks.

If you missed any of the "Sunday Night Football" action, The Sporting News had you covered with live updates, highlights and more throughout the game.

Vikings vs. Broncos final score

  1 2 3 4 F
Vikings 0 10 7 3 20
Broncos 3 6 0 12 21

Vikings vs. Broncos results, highlights from 'Sunday Night Football'

(All times Eastern)

Final: Broncos 21, Vikings 20

11:25 p.m.: TURNOVER ON DOWNS — Joshua Dobbs stepped into a big throw across the middle but no one was home. That'll do it. The Broncos will come away with a comeback victory.

11:24 p.m.: The Broncos' pass rush has been all over Joshua Dobbs on this drive and this time, it results in an intentional grounding penalty. The Vikings will have to burn their final timeout. It's 4th & 25 from their own 21 with 23 seconds remaining.

11:20 p.m.: Joshua Dobbs picks up the first down on a QB sneak on 4th & inches to keep the drive alive with 41 seconds remaining. Timeout Vikings. They have the ball on their own 36-yard line with one timeout and only need to get into field goal range.

Broncos 21, Vikings 20

11:14 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Courtland Sutton hauls in a monster grab over Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon on the 15-yard TD reception. After an unsuccessful two-point try, Denver leads 21-20 with 1:03 to play.

11:13 p.m.: Samaje Perine has been huge on this drive. He has four catches for 40 yards and three first downs to keep Denver's winning hopes alive. The Broncos are in the red zone with just over a minute to play.

11:09 p.m.: Samaje Perine picks up 10 yards and a first down on a pass from Russell Wilson to take us into the two-minute warning. Denver will have the ball on Minnesota's 45 after the quick break.

11:07 p.m.: The Broncos stay alive with an insane catch from Courtland Sutton on 4th & 3! The potential game-winning drive continues from Denver's 45-yard line with 2:19 remaining.

Vikings 20, Broncos 15

11:02 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Greg Joseph knocks it in from 30 yards. The Vikings' offense was moving, and it did its job by chewing a lot of clock on a 14-play, seven-minute and 20-second drive. Minnesota stalled out on Denver's 12-yard line, settling for a field goal.

Can the Vikings' defense keep the Broncos out of the end zone as it has all night? The drive of the game is coming up.

10:57 p.m.: The spot on the field was overturned! Ty Chandler was ruled just short of the line to gain, setting up a 4th & inches. The Vikings decided to go for it and Joshua Dobbs picked up the first down on a QB sneak.

10:54 p.m.: Ty Chandler continues to rumble. The spell RB picked up a massive gain on 3rd & 20 and it appeared that he got the first down, but the spot on the field is under review. This could be a crucial call.

10:48 p.m.: It looked like it was going to be a three-and-out for the Vikings offense but a fake punt has kept the drive alive! Ty Chandler picked up 31 yards on a gutsy call from head coach Kevin O'Connell to bring the ball into Denver's territory.

Vikings 17, Broncos 15

10:43 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Will Lutz knocks one in from 28 yards, his fifth made field goal of the day. Lutz has been the Broncos' lone source of offense, bringing Denver within one score with 10:37 to play in the game.

10:42 p.m.: A 15-yard facemask penalty on Broncos WR Marvin Mims Jr. backed up the offense and the Vikings' defense held strong again as a result. Here comes Will Lutz for his fifth field goal attempt of the game.

10:38 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! Joshua Dobbs was hit as he threw and Broncos CB Ja'Quan McMillan came up with the pick. It was LB Josey Jewell who brought the pressure on Dobbs. Denver takes over from the Vikings' 9-yard line after McMillan picked up nine yards on the interception return.

Vikings 17, Broncos 12

10:34 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Will Lutz buries his fourth field goal of the day, this time from 37 yards. Lutz has been automatic in this one, going a perfect 4-for-4 to account for all of Denver's points.

10:32 p.m.: Penalties kill. The Broncos picked up a first down on a Russell Wilson QB sneak on 3rd & 1, but an illegal formation penalty set them back four yards. On the ensuing 3rd down attempt, Vikings LB D.J. Wonnum brought down Wilson for a sack. Here comes the field goal unit.

End of third quarter: Vikings 17, Broncos 9

10:26 p.m.: The Vikings' turnover has put a jolt of life into the Broncos' offense. Javonte Williams rushed for 18 yards on the first play of the drive, then Russell Wilson connected with Jerry Jeudy for 19 yards to get the wheels turning. It will be 1st & 10 from Minnesota's 21-yard line when the fourth quarter begins.

10:21 p.m.: FUMBLE! Alexander Mattison coughed up the football on an inside handoff and it was recovered by the Broncos. Denver takes over from its own 34 on a much-needed turnover.

10:13 p.m.: The Broncos offense is really struggling to move the ball on some of these drives tonight. It's another three-and-out after Russell Wilson couldn't link up with Marvin Mims Jr. on 3rd & 3. The Vikings will take over from their own 25 with 6:23 remaining in the quarter after a touchback on the punt.

Vikings 17, Broncos 9

10:06 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Joshua Dobbs scrambles for 10 yards into the end zone to give the Vikings a 17-9 lead.

10:04 p.m.: Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II was flagged for a blatant defensive pass interference call on an interception on 3rd & 13. Automatic first down for Minnesota, bringing it into the red zone.

10:01 p.m.: The Vikings are moving the chains. They've picked up two first downs in five plays, gaining 43 yards in the process. Alexander Mattison picked up 23 yards on the ground, and Joshua Dobbs and Jordan Addison connected on an 18-yard pass to pick up the bulk of the yardage.

9:56 p.m.: A holding penalty derailed the Broncos' drive as they came up way short on a 3rd & 20 attempt. Minnesota will take over from its own 31 after a 19-yard punt return from Brandon Powell.

9:54 p.m.: Denver receives to start the second half and we're back in action.

End of first half: Vikings 10, Broncos 9

9:38 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Will Lutz from 52 yards... it's good! The Broncos kicker steps up to bury a long field goal as the first half comes to a close. He's responsible for all of Denver's points as it trails 10-9.

9:35 p.m.: Russell Wilson has the Broncos' offense moving. He's delivered four complete passes for 46 yards, bringing Denver down to Minnesota's 34-yard line with 11 seconds on the clock. The Broncos have one timeout remaining.

9:27 p.m.: Alexander Mattison was stuffed on a three-yard run, then Joshua Dobbs couldn't find his RB on a swing route on 3rd down, forcing a punt. The Broncos will start their drive from their own 25 with 1:11 remaining in the half after a touchback on the punt.

9:24 p.m.: Joshua Dobbs connected on a 17-yard pass to Jordan Addison and a 10-yard pass to TJ Hockenson to bring Minnesota to its own 48 at the two-minute warning. It will be 2nd & 5 coming out of the break.

9:21 p.m.: Joshua Dobbs and center Garrett Bradbury have had a few bad exchanges when the newly acquired QB is under center. Dobbs just fumbled his second snap of the game but has recovered both of them.

Vikings 10, Broncos 6

9:18 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Will Lutz gets another 31-yarder to go for the Broncos. Russell Wilson found Jerry Jeudy for a five-yard gain on 3rd & 7, coming just short of the line to gain. Head coach Sean Payton elected to kick the field goal instead of going for it on Minnesota's 12-yard line.

9:14 p.m.: Russell Wilson and Courtland Sutton connect on a 33-yard pitch and catch to give the Broncos their first big play of the game! Denver is in the red zone for the first time tonight.

Vikings 10, Broncos 3

9:08 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Greg Joseph drills a 34-yarder to give the Vikings a 10-3 lead with 8:09 to play in the half. The Vikings' offense stalled out in the red zone as Joshua Dobbs was sacked for an 11-yard loss on 3rd & Goal.

9:06 p.m.: Joshua Dobbs has some magic in him. In a cloud of smoke in the pocket, Dobbs found TE TJ Hockenson on a 29-yard gain to pick up a first down on 3rd & 2. The big play brings the Vikings into the red zone.

9:00 p.m.: Another three-and-out for Russell Wilson and the Broncos. On 3rd & 3, Wilson was under heavy pressure and threw the ball away as he was nearly brought down for a sack. Denver punted to Minnesota's 25, where Joshua Dobbs and the offense will take over.

Vikings 7, Broncos 3

8:56 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Joshua Dobbs, are you kidding me?! Dobbs scrambled out right and looked like he had nowhere to go. The QB shed a tackle on the sidelines and regained his composure, finding TE Josh Oliver wide open in the end zone for a touchdown after the play broke down.

End of first quarter: Broncos 3, Vikings 0

8:53 p.m.: The Vikings' run game is marching the offense down the field. Spell RB Ty Chandler has collected 29 total yards on this drive while starting RB Alexander Mattison has picked up 27 yards. Minnesota is down to Denver's 4-yard line as the first quarter comes to a close.

8:44 p.m.: The Vikings' defense responds with a stop of their own. A quick three-and-out for Russell Wilson and the Broncos. Minnesota will take over from its own 35 after a 12-yard punt return from Brandon Powell. Broncos lead 3-0 with 5:01 to play in the first quarter.

8:38 p.m.: Joshua Dobbs had the Vikings' offense moving but the Broncos' defense came up with a big stop on 3rd & 8. Minnesota had picked up 28 yards in six plays but Dobbs was nearly picked off on third down, forcing a punt. Denver will take over from its own 25-yard line after a touchback.

8:32 p.m.: Joshua Dobbs was evaluated in the medical tent after taking a big hit on the last drive, but he did not miss a snap at QB for the Vikings.

Broncos 3, Vikings 0

8:30 p.m.: FIELD GOAL — Will Lutz buries a 31-yarder to get the Broncos on the board. The Vikings' defense held strong after the turnover. LB Danielle Hunter came up with a timely sack to force a 3rd & 15 and the Broncos couldn't convert.

8:26 p.m.: FUMBLE! Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs attempted to pick up a first down on 3rd & 1 and he was absolutely popped by SS Kareem Jackson. LB Baron Browning pried the ball loose as Dobbs was hit and the Broncos recovered the fumble, taking over at Minnesota's 30.

8:24 p.m.: The Vikings received to start the game and after a touchback on the opening kick, we are underway!

Pregame

8:21 p.m.: Broncos legend Peyton Manning shows some love to Vikings star WR Justin Jefferson ahead of the game. Jefferson remains out due to a hamstring injury.

7:04 p.m.: Vikings starting RB Alexander Mattison is active for "Sunday Night Football," after going through concussion protocol this week.

What channel is Vikings vs. Broncos on today?

Vikings vs. Broncos will air on NBC nationally. Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial, in the U.S. and DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass, in Canada.

Mike Tirico (play-by-play announcer), Cris Collinsworth (analyst) and Melissa Stark (reporter) will be on the call for NBC.

Vikings vs. Broncos start time

  • Date: Sunday, Nov. 19
  • Time: 8:20 p.m. ET | 5:20 p.m. PT

Vikings vs. Broncos will kick off around 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 19. The game will be played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.

Minnesota Vikings schedule 2023

Week Date Opponent/Result Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
1 Sept. 10 Buccaneers 20, Vikings 17 — —
2 Sept. 14 Eagles 34, Vikings 28 — —
3 Sept. 24 Chargers 28, Vikings 24 — —
4 Oct. 1 Vikings 21, Panthers 13 — —
5 Oct. 8 Chiefs 27, Vikings 20 — —
6 Oct. 15 Vikings 19, Bear 13 — —
7 Oct. 23 Vikings 22, 49ers 17 — —
8 Oct. 29 Vikings 24, Packers 10 — —
9 Nov. 5 Vikings 31, Falcons 28 — —
10 Nov. 12 Vikings 27, Saints 19 — —
11 Nov. 19 at Broncos 8:20 p.m. NBC
12 Nov. 27 vs. Bears 8:15 p.m. ABC/ESPN
13 BYE — — —
14 Dec. 10 at Raiders 4:05 p.m. FOX
15 Dec. 17 at Bengals TBD TBD
16 Dec. 24 vs. Lions 1 p.m. FOX
17 Dec. 31 vs. Packers 8:20 p.m. NBC
18 Jan. 7 at Lions TBD TBD

Denver Broncos schedule 2023

Week Date Opponent/Result Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
1 Sept. 10 Raiders 17, Broncos 16 — —
2 Sept. 17 Commanders 35, Broncos 33 — —
3 Sept. 24 Dolphins 70, Broncos 20 — —
4 Oct. 1 Broncos 31, Bears 28 — —
5 Oct. 8 Jets 31, Broncos 21 — —
6 Oct. 12 Chiefs 19, Broncos 8 — —
7 Oct. 22 Broncos 19, Packers 17 — —
8 Oct. 29 Broncos 24, Chiefs 9 — —
9 BYE — — —
10 Nov. 13 Broncos 24, Bills 22 — —
11 Nov. 19 vs. Vikings 8:20 p.m. NBC
12 Nov. 26 vs. Browns 4:05 p.m. FOX
13 Dec. 3 at Texans 4:05 p.m. CBS
14 Dec. 10 at Chargers 4:25 p.m. CBS
15 Dec. 17 at Lions TBD TBD
16 Dec. 24 vs. Patriots 8:15 p.m. NFL Network
17 Dec. 31 vs. Chargers 4:25 p.m. CBS
18 Jan. 7 at Raiders TBD TBD

Kyle Irving

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.