AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos cannot haul in a pass as Trae Waynes (26) of the Minnesota Vikings defends defends in the waning seconds during the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNoah Fant (87) of the Denver Broncos cannot haul in a pass as Jayron Kearse (27) of the Minnesota Vikings defends in the waning seconds during the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNoah Fant (87) of the Denver Broncos reacts to not making a game-winning catch not the final play after the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Parks (34) of the Denver Broncos and teammates prepare to take the field before the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostElijah Wilkinson (68) of the Denver Broncos prepares before the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDiontae Spencer (11) of the Denver Broncos prepares before the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDanielle Hunter (99) of the Minnesota Vikings pressures Brandon Allen (2) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostXavier Rhodes (29) of the Minnesota Vikings breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos hits the turf after missing a catch, but drew defensive pass interference from Xavier Rhodes (29) of the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos sacks Kirk Cousins (8) of the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKirk Cousins (8) of the Minnesota Vikings huddles the offense agains the Denver Broncos during the first quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDan Bailey (5) of the Minnesota Vikings watches the action against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos is tackled by Everson Griffen (97) of the Minnesota Vikings and company during the first quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAndy Janovich (32) of the Denver Broncos fights throw Anthony Barr (55) of the Minnesota Vikings, Danielle Hunter (99) and company before scoring a touchdown during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBrandon Allen (2) of the Denver Broncos reacts to a rushing touchdown by Andy Janovich (32) against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostEric Kendricks (54) of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to giving up a rushing touchdown to Andy Janovich (32) of the Denver Broncos during the first quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostShelby Harris (96) of the Denver Broncos forces a fumble on a sack of Kirk Cousins (8) of the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostShelby Harris (96) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his sack and forced fumble on Kirk Cousins (8) of the Minnesota Vikings with teammate Derek Wolfe (95) during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAndy Janovich (32) of the Denver Broncos spits as he is carted off against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDevontae Booker (23) of the Denver Broncos forces a fumble from Ameer Abdullah (31) of the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJosey Jewell (47) of the Denver Broncos celebrates a fumble recovery by Ameer Abdullah (31) of the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKirk Cousins (8) of the Minnesota Vikings throws against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostStefon Diggs (14) of the Minnesota Vikings beats Chris Harris (25) of the Denver Broncos for a touchdown reception during the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMinnesota Vikings fans cheer their team on against the Denver Broncos during the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKyle Rudolph (82) of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates scoring a touchdown as Kareem Jackson (22) of the Denver Broncos defends during the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCourtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos cannot haul in a high pass from Brandon Allen (2) as Jayron Kearse (27) of the Minnesota Vikings defends during the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJaleel Johnson (94) of the Minnesota Vikings and Shamar Stephen (93) sack Brandon Allen (2) of the Denver Broncos during the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVon Miller (58) of the Denver Broncos watches the final drive against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNoah Fant (87) of the Denver Broncos makes a first down reception as Anthony Barr (55) of the Minnesota Vikings makes a tackle during the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNoah Fant (87) of the Denver Broncos cannot haul in a pass as Jayron Kearse (27) of the Minnesota Vikings defends in the waning minutes during the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPhillip Lindsay (30) of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
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Tim Patrick (81) of the Denver Broncos cannot haul in a pass as Trae Waynes (26) of the Minnesota Vikings defends defends in the waning seconds during the second half of Minnesota's 27-23 win on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Denver Broncos visited the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. After being shut out in the first half, Minnesota came back to win 27-23.