Minnesota
Vikings
2-10
20
FINAL
37
New England
Patriots
8-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 14 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Minnesota Vikings 37-20, solidifying their playoff positioning. With both teams vying for critical late-season wins, the Patriots managed to outlast the Vikings with a commanding performance at home.
Drake Maye shone brightly for New England, throwing for 362 yards and leading the offense with precision. On the other side, Kyler Murray showcased his skills by tossing three touchdown passes for Minnesota, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Patriots. Kyle Williams was a standout receiver for New England, racking up 144 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target throughout the game.
The Patriots' defense played a pivotal role in the victory, highlighted by Christian Barmore's impressive performance, which included two sacks and five total tackles. The turning point came in the third quarter when a crucial interception by Craig Woodson shifted the momentum firmly in New England's favor. The Vikings struggled to regain control after that, allowing the Patriots to pull away and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 31 | 15 | 48% | 362 | 3 | 2 | 96.4 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 272 | 3 | 4 | 90.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 13 | 64 | 4.9 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Yurosek | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Williams | WR | 4 | 144 | 36.0 | 59 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 123 | 30.8 | 18 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 6 | 119 | 19.8 | 31 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 47 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 19 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Benjamin Yurosek | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Barmore | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 49 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

