Vikings at Patriots
New England Patriots 73, Minnesota Vikings 66 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Vikings 66 8 TD · 2 FG · 6 XP
Patriots 73 7 TD · 1 FG · 10 XPKyler Murray 697 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 123 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 259 yds receivingRobert Spillane 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 744 · 657Passing yards 678 · 415Rushing yards 66 · 242Completions 26/46 · 15/24Yards per carry 8.3 · 9.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15d ago
In a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the New England Patriots narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings by a score of 73-66, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With both teams showcasing explosive offenses, the stakes were high as the season approached its climax.
Kyler Murray put on a dazzling performance for the Vikings, throwing for an astounding 697 yards and five touchdowns, while Justin Jefferson emerged as his favorite target, racking up 259 receiving yards. TreVeyon Henderson was a standout for New England, contributing significantly on the ground with 123 rushing yards, helping to keep the Patriots' offense balanced and effective throughout the game.
The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Robert Spillane intercepted a pass, stifling a potential game-tying drive from Minnesota. The Patriots' defense, led by Kevin Byard III's six tackles, played a crucial role in limiting the Vikings' scoring opportunities, while Dallas Turner added pressure with 1.5 sacks. Despite a high-scoring affair, it was New England's defensive plays that ultimately sealed the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 26/46 | 57% | 697 | 5 | 3 | 110.3 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 15/24 | 63% | 431 | 3 | 2 | 111.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 13 | 123 | 9.5 | 17 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 8 | 65 | 8.1 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 36 | 2 | 32 | 1 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 8 | 259 | 32.4 | 68 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 6 | 207 | 34.5 | 108 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 43 | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 37 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Miles BoykinTE | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 22 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 5 | 121 | 24.2 | 56 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 3 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 23 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 21 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 8 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Baylon SpectorSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dell PettusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 6 | 37 |
| Patriots | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 1/1 | 10 | 27 |
| Matt PraterK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |