Cleveland
Browns
2-3
20
FINAL
26
Minnesota
Vikings
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 26-20 in Week 6 of the 2029 season. With both teams vying for a crucial victory, the Vikings emerged victorious, bolstering their playoff hopes as the season progresses.
Minnesota's Dante Moore was the star of the day, throwing for 240 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his skill and control under pressure. T.J. Hockenson was a key target, racking up 106 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept drives alive and ultimately contributed to the win. On the other side, Dylan Sampson led the Browns' ground attack with 62 rushing yards, but his efforts weren't enough to overcome the Vikings' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Vikings made their presence felt with Jake Golday leading the charge with 12 total tackles, ensuring the Browns struggled to find rhythm. Zion Elee added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, disrupting Cleveland's passing game and forcing critical mistakes. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense held strong on a pivotal fourth down, sealing their victory and denying the Browns a chance to tie the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 40 | 26 | 65% | 240 | 2 | 0 | 97.9 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 35 | 21 | 60% | 231 | 1 | 0 | 89.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 15 | 62 | 4.1 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 55 | 4.6 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 14 | 37 | 2.6 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 43 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Henry | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Terry Bussey | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Elee | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | SAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dezz Ricks | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan O'Connor | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Filsaime | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr. | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'mauri Washington | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bear Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Linton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nusi Taumopeau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Pierce | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaiden Ausberry | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Sanchez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Hill | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OJ Frederique | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 37 |
| Gavin Strange | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 55 |

