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August 28, 2026 β’ Empower Field at Mile High, Denver
NFL PREVIEW β’ August 28, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Minnesota Vikings (1-2) takes on Denver Broncos (2-1) at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver.
Minnesota Vikings
Visiting Side
Record
1-2
Denver Broncos
Home Side
Record
2-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MIN
|
0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
|
DEN
|
10 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 34 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
11:33
Wil Lutz 43 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:28
Adam Prentice 1 Yd Rush (Wil Lutz Kick)
Score
9:51
Will Reichard 46 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:30
Wil Lutz 37 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:30
Will Reichard 28 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:22
Jaleel McLaughlin 20 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Wil Lutz Kick)
Score
13:04
Cody Schrader 14 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Wil Lutz Kick)
Score
8:08
Justin Joly 88 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Wil Lutz Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Minnesota Vikings
VS
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Denver Broncos
Projected Score
MIN 20
-
DEN 24
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Denver Broncos scoring offense aligns well against Minnesota Vikings defense.
- Denver Broncos offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Denver Broncos passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Denver Broncos rushing attack has the advantage.
Minnesota Vikings
STAT
Denver Broncos
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Denver Broncos plays on familiar turf at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Minnesota Vikings Could Win
Minnesota Vikings will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Denver Broncos Could Win
Denver Broncos scoring offense aligns well against Minnesota Vikings defense.
Deciding Factor
Denver Broncos offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
75,826
Closing Odds
Line: DEN -4.5 | O/U: 37.5
Team Leaders
Minnesota Vikings Leaders
Max Brosmer
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Demond Claiborne
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jordan Addison
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Denver Broncos Leaders
Sam Ehlinger
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Tyler Badie
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Michael Bandy
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Minnesota Vikings (40.3%)
Denver Broncos (59.7%)
Total Submissions: 66 circles
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