Broncos overpower Vikings in preseason finale at home
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Denver Broncos hosted the Minnesota Vikings on August 28, 2026, securing a 34-6 victory in their preseason finale. Most key starters were rested, allowing backup players to showcase their abilities. Cody Schrader led the Broncos with 132 all-purpose yards. An 88-yard touchdown reception by Justin Joly highlighted the game. Denver's offense improved significantly after struggling in their previous game against Green Bay. The outcome provides crucial evaluation opportunities for coaches ahead of final roster decisions.
- •Broncos finish preseason with a 34-6 win against the Vikings.
- •Cody Schrader records 132 all-purpose yards in standout performance.
- •Justin Joly scores on an 88-yard touchdown reception.
- •Broncos assess backups as key starters rest before roster cuts.
- •Offensive improvement follows a disappointing loss to the Packers.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Highlights from Broncos’ preseason win over Vikings
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Winners and Losers from the Denver Broncos’ 34-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings
- 4:47 AMMile High Report — Winners and Losers from the Denver Broncos’ 34-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings - Mile High Report
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos wrap up preseason with 34-6 win over Vikings
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Instant reaction: Broncos crush Vikings in preseason finale
- 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings obliterated by Broncos in preseason finale
"The preseason is finally done! Next up, Kansas City. After a disappointing showing last week, the Broncos ended the preseason with a dominating 34-6 victory over the Vikings. It was a typical third preseason game that saw the vast majority of the starters sit out the game and the backups get some playing time in […]
"The Vikings, playing Max Brosmer for most of the game, got rocked 34-6 to close out the preseason on Friday night.
"The Denver Broncos bounced back after last week and defeated the Minnesota Vikings in the preseason finale.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:01 PMHighlights from Broncos’ preseason win over Vikings
The Denver Broncos pounded the Minnesota Vikings in their final preseason game of 2026.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:47 AMWinners and Losers from the Denver Broncos’ 34-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings
The preseason is finally done! Next up, Kansas City. After a disappointing showing last week, the Broncos ended the preseason with a dominating 34-6 victory over the Vikings. It was a typical third preseason game that saw the vast majority of the starters sit out the game and the backups get some playing time in […]
- Mile High ReportAug 29, 2026, 4:47 AMWinners and Losers from the Denver Broncos’ 34-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings - Mile High Report
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:18 AMBroncos wrap up preseason with 34-6 win over Vikings
The Denver Broncos finish the preseason 2-1 following a dominant 34-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:15 AMInstant reaction: Broncos crush Vikings in preseason finale
The Denver Broncos bounced back after last week and defeated the Minnesota Vikings in the preseason finale.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:13 AMVikings obliterated by Broncos in preseason finale
The Vikings, playing Max Brosmer for most of the game, got rocked 34-6 to close out the preseason on Friday night.
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