New York
Giants
0-1
21
FINAL
38
Minnesota
Vikings
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-stakes Week 2 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings emerged victorious over the New York Giants with a final score of 38-21. This win solidifies the Vikings' early-season momentum as they look to establish themselves in the tough NFC landscape.
Kyler Murray was the star of the show for Minnesota, throwing for 264 yards and adding 25 rushing yards to his impressive stat line. Puka Nacua stood out in the receiving game, racking up 110 yards, while Jaxson Dart of the Giants showcased his skills with three touchdown passes, keeping his team competitive despite the loss.
Defensively, the Vikings made their mark with a standout performance from Ashtyn Davis, who recorded three interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Minnesota. The turning point came in the second half when Davis's third interception set up a critical touchdown, allowing the Vikings to pull away and secure the win. Andrew Van Ginkel also contributed with a sack, disrupting the Giants' offensive rhythm throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 264 | 3 | 1 | 132.9 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 221 | 3 | 3 | 93.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 20 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 52 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 21 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| KJ Duff | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 38 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 17 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bray Hubbard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 62 |

