Minnesota
Vikings
4-8
14
FINAL
28
New England
Patriots
8-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 14 matchup, the New England Patriots topped the Minnesota Vikings 28-14, solidifying their playoff hopes with a commanding performance. The victory not only boosts the Patriots' standings but also marks a significant moment in their pursuit of postseason success as the regular season winds down.
Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for 224 yards and orchestrating a balanced offensive attack. A.J. Brown was the standout receiver, racking up 108 yards and proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. While Kyler Murray of the Vikings showcased his prowess with two touchdown passes, it was not enough to keep pace with the Patriots' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, New England made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Harold Landry III was a standout with two sacks, constantly pressuring the Vikings' offense, while Christian Gonzalez intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Gonzalez's interception set up a touchdown, allowing the Patriots to extend their lead and control the game from that moment on.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 36 | 19 | 224 | 1 | 0 | 81.2 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 40 | 24 | 198 | 2 | 1 | 78.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 10 | 82 | 8.2 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 15 | 59 | 3.9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Corey Kiner | HB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 108 | 36.0 | 1 | 85 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Corey Kiner | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chaz Chambliss | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 51 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

