Vikings-Broncos 2nd Quarter Recap: Huge Rushing TD For Broncos, But Vikings In It
DENVER (CBS4) - Ronnie Hillman's rushing touchdown in 2nd quarter of the Vikings-Broncos game Sunday afternoon was the fourth longest in Broncos history.
The CBS4 Sports team shared the following tweets about the play:
Ronnie Hillman takes a pitch and goes 72 yards! Not a pass... a pitch... a run play... for a touchdown!
— Steve Cox (@SteveCoxDenver) October 4, 2015
Great freaking block by @owendaniels on the edge to break that open for Hillman. That's the home run back they drafted right there.
— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) October 4, 2015
Hillman's 72 yarder is the 4th longest rushing TD in Broncos history.
— Steve Cox (@SteveCoxDenver) October 4, 2015
Ronnie should be the starter. (because you asked). https://t.co/2Hyl6Ke6EW
— Mark Haas (@markhaastv) October 4, 2015
Peyton Manning threw an interception with less than a minute left in the half and the Vikings were able to quickly score their first touchdown of the game on their ensuing drive.
That left things at the half with a score of Broncos 13, Vikings 10.
The following were the scoring plays of the quarter:
2Q 11:35 Denver
1 and 10 - DEN 28 11:35 23-R. Hillman rush for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B. McManus extra point is GOOD.
MIN 0 DEN 10 Plays: 1 Possession: 0:11
4 and 16 - MIN 29 6:02 8-B. McManus 47 yard field goal is GOOD.
MIN 0 DEN 13 Plays: 6 Possession: 3:42
4 and 10 - DEN 20 1:43 3-B. Walsh 38 yard field goal is GOOD.
MIN 3 DEN 13 Plays: 13 Possession: 4:14
1 and goal - DEN 4 0:17 5-T. Bridgewater pass to 11-M. Wallace for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B. Walsh extra point is GOOD.
MIN 10 DEN 13 Plays: 2 Possession: 0:11