Minnesota
Vikings
5-7
62
FINAL
10
New England
Patriots
3-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of dominance, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the New England Patriots 62-10 in Week 14 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the Vikings' playoff aspirations but also sends a clear message to the league about their offensive firepower.
Kyler Murray led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for 355 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dissect the Patriots' defense. Meanwhile, Demond Claiborne added a powerful ground game with 139 rushing yards, while Justin Jefferson was a standout in the receiving corps with an impressive 254 yards, making big play after big play throughout the contest.
The Vikings' defense was equally impressive, particularly Blake Cashman, who recorded three interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Minnesota. The game’s turning point came early in the second quarter when Cashman's pick-six shifted momentum, putting the Vikings up by three touchdowns and leaving the Patriots scrambling to recover. With relentless pressure and key turnovers, Minnesota's defense played a crucial role in this lopsided victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 355 | 3 | 1 | 127.8 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 37 | 13 | 35% | 215 | 1 | 6 | 24.9 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 14 | 139 | 9.9 | 28 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 2 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 8 | 254 | 31.8 | 106 | 3 | 91 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 5 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 42 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 18 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montaric Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 8 | 40 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

