Minnesota
Vikings
0-0
50
FINAL
31
New England
Patriots
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 7h ago
In a thrilling opener for the 2028 season, the Minnesota Vikings topped the New England Patriots with a decisive 50-31 victory. Both teams were eager to start the year on the right foot, but it was Minnesota that showcased their firepower, pulling away in the second half to secure the win. Quarterback Player 555223574 shone for the Vikings, tossing three touchdown passes and leading a potent offensive attack. Meanwhile, Minnesota's rushing game was bolstered by Player 555223271, who racked up an impressive 166 yards on the ground. For the Patriots, Drake Maye delivered a strong performance with 382 passing yards, and Puka Nacua emerged as a standout receiver, amassing 188 yards through the air. Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Player 555223762 recorded two sacks, consistently pressuring Maye and disrupting New England’s rhythm. The turning point came when Minnesota's defense intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing the Vikings to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the Patriots' fate.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Drake MayeQB341544%3823290.5
C.J. StroudQB251768%18130128.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bijan RobinsonHB261666.4563340
Drake MayeQB44912.3—0160
TreVeyon HendersonHB2168.020110
C.J. StroudQB284.0—060
Rhamondre StevensonHB133.03130
Sam LaPortaTE000.0—000
Kayshon BoutteWR000.0—001
Justin JeffersonWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Puka NacuaWR418847.0—2531
Hunter HenryTE38327.7160380
Justin JeffersonWR56212.4220201
Michael WilsonWR36020.041260
Sam LaPortaTE6589.7122170
Kayshon BoutteWR34715.7130230
Bijan RobinsonHB23115.5190220
Devin McCuinWR3227.3170100
Jordan AddisonWR188.0—180
TreVeyon HendersonHB242.04050
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Bryce BaringerP0000
Will ReichardK11542
Andres BorregalesK12437