Vikings-Broncos First Quarter Recap: A Field Goal Puts Denver Ahead
DENVER (CBS4) - After one quarter the Broncos lead the Vikings 3-0, thanks to strong defensive play and efficient offensive plays.
Vikings strung some plays together to get to Broncos 33, but defense pushed 'em back 10 yards from there to force punt.
— Steve Cox (@SteveCoxDenver) October 4, 2015
The following were the plays of the game's only scoring drive so far:
1Q 11:21 Denver
1 and 10 - DEN 37 11:21 18-P. Manning pass to 22-C. Anderson for 27 yards.
1 and 10 - MIN 36 10:48 18-P. Manning pass to 88-D. Thomas for 5 yards.
2 and 5 - MIN 31 10:13 18-P. Manning pass to 88-D. Thomas for 11 yards.
1 and 10 - MIN 20 9:36 PENALTY on Minnesota, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 20 - No play.
1 and 5 - MIN 15 9:12 22-C. Anderson rush for no gain.
2 and 5 - MIN 15 8:29 18-P. Manning pass incomplete to 88-D. Thomas.
3 and 5 - MIN 15 8:25 18-P. Manning pass incomplete to 81-O. Daniels.
4 and 5 - MIN 15 8:20 8-B. McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD.
With a 1st and 5 to go at the 15 yard line, Broncos go no gain on run, incomplete, incomplete. McManus kicks FG. 3-0 Broncos.
— Steve Cox (@SteveCoxDenver) October 4, 2015
Kubiak talked this week about not wanting running plays to be wasted plays.
— Mark Haas (@markhaastv) October 4, 2015
That drive, 1 run - 0 yards. #MINvsDEN