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NFL · Week 17 · December 30, 2007 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Denver Broncos: 2007 Week 17 Recap

Broncos defeat Vikings 22–19 in Week 17

B.Marshall led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 19–22 Week 17 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 19 8–8
Final 19–22
Denver Broncos 22 7–9 Winner
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
19–22
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 3–14 Denver Broncos
Top passer
J. Cutler
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Marshall
Game date
December 30, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Barrington Wade
    Barrington Wade 5 REC · 92 YDS · 2 TD +9.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Reid Ferguson
    Reid Ferguson 5 REC · 39 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Trishton Jackson
    Trishton Jackson 16/38 · 164 YDS · 2 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • B.Marshall 10 REC · 124 YDS · 1 TD +10.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Cutler 26/38 · 234 YDS · 2 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Mustard 3 REC · 41 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 22–19 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 3–14 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Marshall
Top passer
J. Cutler
Biggest EPA play
(7:42) 29-C.Taylor right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Denver challenged the runner broke th…
Game date
2007-12-30

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Minnesota Vikings 22–19 on 2007-12-30. B. Marshall posted a game-high +10.31 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4OT—T
Minnesota Vikings30160019
Denver Broncos14323022

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MINMinnesota Vikings
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 14:55FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 4
    Score
    3-0

    (14:55) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 11:32TD
    BMB. Marshall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    3-6

    (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 11:25XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    3-7

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler.

  4. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 2:00TD
    TST. Scheffler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    3-13

    (2:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 1:54XP
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    3-14

    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 7:41FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 25
    Score
    3-17

    (7:41) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 13:13Safety
    Trishton Jackson

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DEN 92
    Score
    3-19

    (13:13) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left to 29-C.Taylor to MIN 16 for 8 yards (51-J.Winborn) [92-E.Dumervil]. PENALTY on MIN-62-R.Cook, Face Mask (15 Yards), 8 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 5:21TD
    Barrington Wade

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 5
    Score
    9-19

    (5:21) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 19-B.Wade for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 5:18Safety
    Trishton Jackson

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    11-19

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-T.Jackson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 2:30TD
    Barrington Wade

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 22
    Score
    17-19

    (2:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 19-B.Wade for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 2:21Safety
    Trishton Jackson

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    19-19

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-T.Jackson rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  12. DENDenver Broncos
    OT 14:12FG
    JEJ. Elam

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 12
    Score
    19-22

    (14:12) Change of Direction 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.31 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  2. 2Barrington WadeBarrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Cutler · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.86 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  4. 4Reid FergusonReid Ferguson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  5. 5Trishton JacksonTrishton Jackson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +3.70 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  6. 6G. Mills · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Mustard · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

B. Marshall — DEN · Receiving

B. Marshall posted the highest total EPA (+10.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.03 EPA per play.

B. Marshall's top snap (+2.99 EPA): (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.74 EPA): Calvin Taylor Jr. — (7:42) 29-C.Taylor right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Denver challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 29-C.Taylor right end to DEN 1 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bo

Quarterback report card

J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 38 dropbacks · 68.4% completion · +5.3% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.86 total EPA
  • Trishton JacksonTrishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play+0.035+0.034
Offensive success rate47.4%45.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.097+0.154
Rush EPA/play-0.108-0.134
Defensive EPA/play-0.034-0.035
Defensive success rate54.8%52.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings +0.04, Denver Broncos +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: +0.03 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +2.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +2.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 11:32)
  • Denver Broncos — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Barrington WadeMinnesota Vikings — Barrington Wade (Trishton Jackson pass) (Q4 5:21)
  • Barrington WadeMinnesota Vikings — Barrington Wade (Trishton Jackson pass) (Q4 2:30)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 14:55)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (Q3 7:41)
  • Denver Broncos — J. Elam (OT 14:12)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DEN 4 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q2 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 11:25) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:54) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 16–2. Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DEN 92 (Q4 13:13); Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 19-B.Wade for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the DEN 2 (Q4 5:18) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-T.Jackson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DEN 22 (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 19-B.Wade for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the DEN 2 (Q4 2:21) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-T.Jackson rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Overtime: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (OT 14:12) — (14:12) Change of Direction 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (OT 14:20) — (14:20) 7-T.Jackson sacked at MIN 22 for 0 yards (sack split by 99-A.McKinley and 51-J.Winborn). FUMBLES (99-A.McKinley), RECOVERED by DEN-92-E.Dumervil at MIN 13. 92-E.Dumervil to MIN 13 for no gain [WPA -39.8% · EPA -2.52]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete deep right to 84-J.Walker (31-M.McCauley). [WPA -24.0% · EPA -1.39]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) 29-C.Taylor right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Denver challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 29-C.Taylor right end to DEN 1 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bo [WPA -18.3% · EPA -6.74]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 19-B.Wade for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.9% · EPA +4.61]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass to 15-B.Marshall to 50 for 17 yards. Lateral to 17-G.Martinez to MIN 40 for 10 yards (41-C.Gordon). [WPA +14.4% · EPA +1.53]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) 29-C.Taylor right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Denver challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 29-C.Taylor right end to DEN 1 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bo [WPA -18.3% · EPA -6.74]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 19-B.Wade for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.9% · EPA +4.61]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:10) — (6:10) 29-C.Taylor left tackle to MIN 48 for 7 yards (60-J.Engelberger). FUMBLES (60-J.Engelberger), RECOVERED by DEN-92-E.Dumervil at MIN 48. 92-E.Dumervil to MIN 48 for no gain (76-S.Hutchinson). [WPA -11.9% · EPA -4.46]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 89-R.Ferguson to DEN 5 for 21 yards (32-D.Bly). [WPA +1.8% · EPA +3.69]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 14:55 · DEN 4 · Score 3-0
    (14:55) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  2. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 11:32 · MIN 15 · Score 3-6
    (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 11:25 · MIN 2 · Score 3-7
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler.
  4. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · MIN 2 · Score 3-13
    (2:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · MIN 2 · Score 3-14
    1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler.
  6. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 7:41 · MIN 25 · Score 3-17
    (7:41) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler.
  7. Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 13:13 · DEN 92 · Score 3-19
    (13:13) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left to 29-C.Taylor to MIN 16 for 8 yards (51-J.Winborn) [92-E.Dumervil]. PENALTY on MIN-62-R.Cook, Face Mask (15 Yards), 8 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY
  8. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:21 · DEN 5 · Score 9-19
    (5:21) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 19-B.Wade for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 5:18 · DEN 2 · Score 11-19
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-T.Jackson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  10. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:30 · DEN 22 · Score 17-19
    (2:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 19-B.Wade for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 2:21 · DEN 2 · Score 19-19
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-T.Jackson rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  12. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — OT 14:12 · MIN 12 · Score 19-22
    (14:12) Change of Direction 1-J.Elam 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-6-J.Cutler.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • B. Marshall (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Cutler (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos on 2007-12-30?

The Denver Broncos beat the Minnesota Vikings 22-19 in Week 17, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos?

Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Denver Broncos 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 16, Denver Broncos 2; Q5: Minnesota Vikings 0, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 19, Denver Broncos 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 11:32) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 2:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Wade (T. Jackson pass) (Q4 5:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Wade (T. Jackson pass) (Q4 2:30) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 14:55, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 7:41, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (OT 14:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos?

J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 68.4% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.86 total passing EPA. Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 42.1% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.70 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos?

B. Marshall (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.31 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 22-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W

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