Minnesota Vikings

Vs.

Denver Broncos

August 18, 1967

Denver Does It Again, 14-9
 

DENVER, Colo, (AP) - Denver's Broncos, long the doormat of the American Football league, embarrassed the National Football League for the second time this season Friday night with a 14-9 exhibition victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Two weeks ago the Broncos, 4-10 last season, but now featuring a new cast of the youngest players in pro football, surprised Detroit, 13 7.

Down 3-0 after 28 minutes of play, the Broncos rolled to their two touchdowns on the passing of quarterback Steve Tensi, in camp only three days after a trade with San Diego. He came in after starter Max Choboian failed to generate a Bronco threat

Tensi touched off the Broncos' first touchdown drive with a 54-yard pass, all in the air, to Erie Crabtree, who fell to the ground at the Viking 30 after grabbing the throw. On the second play, Tensi flipped a pass intended for Bob Scarpitto on the goal line and officials ruled Ed Sharockman interferred, giving Denver the hall on the 1. Prize rookie Floyd Little from Syracuse carried the ball around right end for the touchdown.
 

A Tensi-to-Crabtree pass for 40 yards highlighted Denver's second touchdown march covering 80 yards in 10 plays and giving the Broncos a 14-6 lead with 6:02 left in the third period.

Fred Cox’ field goals from 42, 27 and 19 yards produced Minnesota's only scoring. He missed from the 28 yard line with 6:48 left.
 

Scoring Summary

First Quarter
MINN- FG Cox 27

Second Quarter
DEN- Little 1 run (Mann kick)
MINN- Cox FG 19

Third Quarter
DEN- Gilchrist 1 run (Mann kick)
MINN- FG Cox 42

Att- 31,850

RETURN