Minnesota
Vikings
4-2
63
FINAL
49
Kansas City
Chiefs
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an explosive showdown, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Kansas City Chiefs 63-49 in Week 7 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams delivered a high-scoring spectacle, but it was the Vikings who ultimately came out on top, showcasing their offensive firepower in a must-win game.
Leading the charge for the Vikings was their quarterback, who threw for an impressive 383 yards, while their standout receiver racked up 221 yards through the air. Jared Goff of the Chiefs also had a strong outing with three touchdown passes, but it was Quinshon Judkins’ remarkable 303 rushing yards that kept the Chiefs competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays when it mattered most, including a pivotal interception and a sack that disrupted the Chiefs' momentum. The turning point came late in the third quarter when the Vikings' defense stifled a potential scoring drive, allowing their offense to capitalize and extend their lead. With this win, Minnesota not only secured a significant victory but also sent a message about their championship aspirations.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duece Cannon III | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 383 | 3 | 2 | 118.9 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 289 | 3 | 2 | 109.7 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 65 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 19 | 303 | 15.9 | 12 | 4 | 94 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 15 | 173 | 11.5 | 30 | 4 | 74 | 0 |
| Duece Cannon III | QB | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 10 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronny Lexington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronny Lexington | WR | 5 | 221 | 44.2 | 83 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 195 | 32.5 | 76 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 30 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 43 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Norman Windsor | TE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 24 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Love | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Harris | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Eichenberg | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marco Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

