An 88-yard strike and 3 TDs: Sam Ehlinger’s big night for the Broncos in 34-6 rout of Vikings
The undrafted rookie had been pushing for a roster spot before trainers evaluated his right ankle and he did not return.
- On Friday, August 28, 2026, the Denver Broncos defeated the Minnesota Vikings 34-6 in their preseason finale, with undrafted rookie safety Jacob Thomas sustaining an injury in the opening quarter.
- Neither team played its starting quarterback, as Denver split snaps between Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger while Minnesota rested backups due to preseason finale protocol.
- Quarterback Sam Ehlinger led Denver's offense with 233 yards and three touchdowns, including an 88-yard strike to rookie tight end Justin Joly, while running back Cody Schrader rushed for 42 yards and caught six passes for 90 yards.
- Officials penalized Minnesota 10 times total, including two flags against linebacker Josh Ross, while defensive end Jacobs Roberts injured his left knee and wide receiver Terrill Davis injured his right calf.
- The Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers on September 13 to open the regular season, while the Denver Broncos travel to the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14.
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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.
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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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