Vikings at Patriots
New England Patriots 42, Minnesota Vikings 13 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Vikings 13 0 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Patriots 42 3 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPJoe Milton 198 yds passingAshton Jeanty 53 yds rushingA.J. Brown 75 yds receivingKevin Byard III 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 234 · 235Passing yards 162 · 195Rushing yards 72 · 40Completions 0/0 · 12/15Yards per carry 6.3 · 2.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 22d ago
In a decisive Week 14 matchup, the New England Patriots dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 42-13, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season approaches its conclusion. The victory showcased the Patriots' offensive firepower, while the Vikings struggled to keep pace throughout the contest.
Drake Maye shone for New England, tossing three touchdown passes and leading his team to an impressive offensive performance. A.J. Brown was his top target, racking up 75 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the scoreline. Meanwhile, Joe Milton of the Vikings managed to accumulate 198 passing yards but was unable to match Maye’s production, leaving Minnesota’s offense stifled.
Defensively, the Patriots were relentless, with Craig Woodson leading the charge with five total tackles. Harold Landry III added pressure with a sack, while Kevin Byard III sealed the game with a crucial interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when New England built a commanding lead, forcing the Vikings into a one-dimensional game plan that ultimately led to their downfall.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 12/15 | 80% | 195 | 3 | 1 | 130.5 |
| Other | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 12/16 | 75% | 198 | 1 | 1 | 110.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 9 | 24 | 2.7 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 19 | 53 | 2.8 | 20 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Tai FeltonWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Myles PriceWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 36 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Jake GoldayWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Channing TindallMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi ObiazorSAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis IIISS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell PettusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/1 | 1 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |