Cleveland
Browns
11-1
38
FINAL
70
Minnesota
Vikings
12-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Cleveland Browns 70-38 to secure their victory in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. With both teams vying for the championship, the Vikings showcased their offensive prowess, leaving no doubt who would take home the trophy.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. was the star of the night, throwing for 350 yards and five touchdowns, leading a relentless Minnesota offense. He connected frequently with Brian Thomas Jr., who racked up 186 receiving yards and found the end zone multiple times, creating mismatches that the Browns' defense struggled to contain. Meanwhile, Cleveland's Jeremiyah Love made headlines on the ground, amassing 148 rushing yards in a valiant effort that ultimately fell short.
Defensively, Minnesota made its mark with a standout performance from Jailin Walker, who recorded three interceptions, turning the tide in favor of the Vikings. The defensive line, anchored by Eric Stokes with five tackles, applied consistent pressure, while Jonathan Greenard of the Browns countered with an impressive 3.5 sacks. The turning point came when Walker's third interception shifted momentum, allowing Minnesota to build an insurmountable lead and solidify their championship victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 350 | 5 | 3 | 105.4 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 126 | 0 | 2 | 37.4 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 16 | 7 | 44% | 105 | 2 | 4 | 65.8 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 2 | 1 | 50% | 29 | 1 | 1 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 11 | 148 | 13.5 | 70 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 9 | 78 | 8.7 | 12 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 6 | 186 | 31.0 | 36 | 4 | 53 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 2 | 86 | 43.0 | 86 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 47 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 8 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 31 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | — | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 53 |

