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Turnovers plague Vikings in Disappointing loss to Broncos on SNF

11/24/2023

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The Vikings disappointed us yet again this week. Completely forgot I didn't write this already.
Final: Minnesota Vikings 20 Denver Broncos 21
Minnesota:
QB:
J. Dobbs 20/32 221 yds 1 TD 1 INT 80.3 rtg (8 car 21 yds 1 TD, 1 fumble lost)
RB:
A. Mattison 18 car 81 yds 4.5 avg 15 long (1 fumble lost)
T. Chandler 10 car 73 yds 7.3 avg 31 long (4 rec 37 yds)
WR:
TJ Hockenson 4 rec 55 yds 13.8 avg 29 long
J. Oliver 4 rec 47 yds 11.8 avg 1 TD 29 long
J. Addison 3 rec 44 yds 14.7 avg 18 long
B. Powell 3 rec 32 yds 10.7 avg 22 long
DEF:
DJ Wonnum 1 sack
D. Hunter 1 sack
K:
G. Joseph 2/2 FG (34, 30) 2/2 XP

Game summary:
Minnesota didn't start off the game on the best footing. Dobbs fumbled and Denver kicked a field goal. In the 2nd quarter the Vikings got on the board with a touchdown pass from Dobbs to Josh Oliver. I believe this is Oliver's first touchdown as a Viking. Greg Joseph kicks a 34 yard field goal shortly after to take a 10-3 lead. Denver would kick two field goals to end the half cutting the deficit to 10-9. 
In the second half, the Vikings scored first with a touchdown run from Josh Dobbs to increase the Vikings' lead to 17-9. Denver would take advantage of a fumble from Mattison and an interception from Dobbs to kick two more field goals to cut the deficit to 17-15. Minnesota would kick their 2nd field goal from 30 yards out to marginally increase their lead to 20-15. However, the defense would crack at the worst time and allow a touchdown from the Broncos, even though Denver failed their 2-point conversion. Minnesota was operating at a deficit for the first time since the first quarter. The Vikings tried to do something on offense but couldn't get to the 50 yard line and the game ended there.
While the turnovers Dobbs committed weren't necessarily his fault, fumble was caused by bad pass coverage and interception was caused by his arm being hit as he threw, they still hurt. Mattison's fumble definitely changed the game a bit.

NFC North Update
Minnesota could still control their own destiny to win the division if the Lions lose on Thanksgiving. As far as playoffs go, Minnesota is still in by 2 games over the Packers, also holding the tiebreaker with their head to head victory. 

Injury Update
QB Joshua Dobbs briefly left the game in the 1st quarter after a dirty hit from Broncos DB Kareem Jackson hit him in the helmet and chest. He returned soon after.

Up Next
This week, the Vikings come home to face off against Chicago for the second time this season. This time its on Monday Night Football, and kickoff is at 7:15 PM CT.

​#skol
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