Minnesota Vikings: Ranking non-divisional games in 2019

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 10: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks throws an interception late in the second quarter while trying to avoid a sack by the Minnesota Vikings defense at CenturyLink Field on December 10, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 4: Minnesota Vikings players celebrate with free safety Harrison Smith #22 after he intercepted a pass intended for wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos during a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 4, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

9. Week 11 vs. Denver Broncos

The Vikings and Denver Broncos have been linked since last spring. Both squads were in the running for free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins before he signed with the Vikings. The Broncos subsequently, signed Case Keenum, who is now gone.

The Broncos also brought in former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to be their head coach in the 2019 offseason. He is familiar with the Vikings, having spent the last four seasons in the division.

Denver has an elite pass rush duo in Von Miller and Bradley Chubb. They will present a huge test for the new-look offensive line of the Minnesota Vikings. Furthermore, the Broncos are built very similarly to Vikings teams of the past. They have a stellar defense with questions along the offensive line hindering success.

However, the Broncos do not pose as much of a threat as they would have in years past. This will be a home game for the Vikings, and Denver may have a rookie under center by then. Drew Lock will likely sit behind Joe Flacco at first but his number could be called if Flacco struggles.

Denver is an AFC opponent with a lot of holes that is coming off a poor season. If you can only watch one game — or a handful this season — you may want to find something else. The Vikings lost the previous matchup, 23-20, back in 2015.

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