Vikings at Patriots
New England Patriots 29, Minnesota Vikings 12 · Madden 27 Next Gen LG
Final Score
Vikings 12 1 TD · 2 FG · 0 XP
Patriots 29 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPMichael Penix Jr 172 yds passingAaron Jones Sr 86 yds rushingRomeo Doubs 99 yds receivingCarlton Davis III 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 313 · 316Passing yards 159 · 172Rushing yards 154 · 144Completions 17/27 · 17/32Yards per carry 5.3 · 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
The New England Patriots topped the Minnesota Vikings 29-12 in a pivotal Week 14 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season heads into its final stretch. The victory marked a crucial moment for New England, as they look to maintain momentum heading into the postseason.
Leading the charge for the Patriots was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. On the receiving end, Romeo Doubs was a standout, racking up 99 yards and contributing significantly to the passing game. Meanwhile, Aaron Jones Sr. provided a bright spot for the Vikings with 86 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with New England's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Patriots were relentless, with Gabe Jacas making a significant impact by recording two sacks, and Isaiah Simmons contributing six total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter when Carlton Davis III intercepted a pass, halting a potential Vikings scoring drive and allowing the Patriots to extend their lead. This defensive momentum shifted the game's trajectory, propelling New England to a comfortable victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 17/27 | 63% | 159 | 1 | 1 | 76.0 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 17/32 | 53% | 172 | 2 | 0 | 89.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 11 | 86 | 7.8 | 37 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 26 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 35 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 14 | 54 | 3.9 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jauan JenningsWR | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Romeo DoubsWR | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 32 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-DawkinsLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing CanadaCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil JacobsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua FarmerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 0 | 50 |
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |