An 88-yard strike and 3 TDs: Sam Ehlinger’s big night for the Broncos in 34-6 rout of Vikings
Trainers tended to Jacob Thomas after the undrafted rookie safety hurt his right ankle while covering a deep pass, and he did not return.
- The Denver Broncos routed the Minnesota Vikings 34-6 on Friday in their preseason finale, though the game was marred by an early ankle injury to Vikings undrafted rookie safety Jacob Thomas.
- Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger directed the offensive surge, throwing for 233 yards and three touchdowns, including an 88-yard strike to rookie tight end Justin Joly during the dominant performance.
- Injuries impacted both rosters throughout the game: Vikings linebacker Jacobs Roberts suffered a left knee injury, receiver Terrill Davis a right calf injury, and Broncos cornerback Reese Taylor left with a concussion.
- Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell faces difficult roster decisions following the injuries, while Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed receiver Marvin Mims Jr. sustained only a minor foot bruise.
- The NFL has intensified health and safety enforcement regarding five rules violations, meaning Vikings linebacker Josh Ross faces potential fines of $11,941 for penalties incurred during the preseason finale.
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An 88-yard strike and 3 TDs: Sam Ehlinger’s big night for the Broncos in 34-6 rout of Vikings
Sam Ehlinger shined with a three-touchdown performance in the Denver Broncos' 34-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night.
Vikings Suffer A Big Injury Against Broncos Early
T Minnesota Vikings were trying to get through this last preseason game unscathed. Focused on position battles, and backup players, they still had unfortunate luck early. Undrafted rookie safety Jacob Thomas went down in the opening quarter of Friday night’s preseason finale in Denver and has not returned. The James Madison product was covering a deep throw from Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham meant for wide receiver Marvin Mims when both pl…
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