Vikings at Patriots
Minnesota Vikings 29, New England Patriots 12 Β· π½πππππππ π°π° πΊππ΅1
Final Score
Vikings 29 3 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 3 XP
Patriots 12 2 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 0 XPKyler Murray 166 yds passingDemond Claiborne 26 yds rushingA.J. Brown 108 yds receivingBrian Branch 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 192 Β· 145Passing yards 166 Β· 133Rushing yards 26 Β· 12Completions 10/14 Β· 3/11Yards per carry 2.6 Β· 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 20d ago
In a commanding performance, the Minnesota Vikings topped the New England Patriots 29-12 in Week 14 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Vikingsβ playoff positioning as they look to make a strong push in the final weeks of the regular season.
Quarterback Kyler Murray led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for 166 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in the clutch. While the Vikings' rushing game was modest, with Demond Claiborne leading the way with just 26 yards, it was the aerial attack that set the tone for the game. A.J. Brown shined for New England with 108 receiving yards, but it wasnβt enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Vikings made their presence felt with a pivotal performance from Brian Branch, who snagged two interceptions, completely shifting the momentum in Minnesota's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Branch picked off a pass deep in Vikings territory, thwarting a promising drive for New England and allowing Minnesota to extend their lead. The Vikings' defense held firm throughout, limiting the Patriots to just 12 points and securing a vital victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 10/14 | 71% | 166 | 3 | 0 | 150.5 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 3/11 | 27% | 133 | 2 | 3 | 77.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 10 | 26 | 2.6 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Xavier LegetteWR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 32 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Donald Parham JrTE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 2 | 108 | 54.0 | 40 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Brian BranchFS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont JonesLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |