Minnesota
Vikings
0-2
35
FINAL
21
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 35-21, solidifying their early-season momentum. This victory not only boosts the Vikings' confidence but also places them firmly in the playoff conversation as they look to build on their strong start.
Kyler Murray was the star of the show for Minnesota, throwing for four touchdowns and showcasing his elite passing skills. Meanwhile, Adrian Peterson contributed significantly on the ground with 90 rushing yards, while Justin Jefferson emerged as a receiving powerhouse with 153 yards, creating mismatches all over the field. Together, they formed a potent offensive attack that proved too much for the Chiefs to handle.
Defensively, the Vikings made their presence felt, highlighted by Andrew Van Ginkel's impressive 2.5 sacks, which disrupted Kansas City's rhythm throughout the game. Isaiah Rodgers Sr led the charge with eight total tackles, ensuring that the Vikings contained the Chiefs' explosive plays. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Minnesota's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing the Vikings to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 39 | 29 | 319 | 3 | 0 | 123.7 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 32 | 20 | 304 | 4 | 0 | 133.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Peterson | HB | 13 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 55 | 4.2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 8 | 20 | 2.5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 9 | 20 | 2.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Luke Floriea | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 153 | 25.5 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Luke Floriea | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tony Gonzalez | TE | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Adrian Peterson | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ant Edwards | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

