What was expected to be a cakewalk a month ago has turned into another challenging road test for the surging Vikings as they head to Denver for a Sunday night game.
Vikings Face Broncos in Battle of Hot Teams: Keys to a Vikings Sunday Night Victory
The 6-4 Vikings are the NFL’s hottest team with a five-game winning streak, but the 4-5 Broncos have rebounded from a 1-5 start and are now tied with the Eagles for the second-longest winning streak at three. Their defense that gave up 70 points to Miami in Week 3 has turned it around by allowing only 16 points per game over the past three games, including nine points by the Chiefs in an upset win in Week 8 when the Broncos forced five turnovers (including two interceptions and a lost fumble by Patrick Mahomes).