Minnesota
Vikings
7-9
27
FINAL
24
Philadelphia
Eagles
4-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 27-24. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the playoff race.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr led the charge for Minnesota, racking up 250 passing yards and showcasing his ability to move the offense. Malik Washington contributed significantly with two touchdown passes, while De'Zhaun Stribling was a standout in the receiving game, amassing 89 yards to keep the chains moving and the scoreboard ticking. Despite a modest rushing performance from De'Von Achane, his efforts helped maintain balance in the Vikings' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Vikings made their presence felt, particularly through Ty'Anthony Smith, who recorded a game-high seven tackles, ensuring that the Eagles struggled to find rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense held strong, forcing a crucial turnover that allowed the Vikings to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. The combination of offensive efficiency and defensive resilience proved decisive in this nail-biter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 33 | 20 | 250 | 1 | 0 | 94.2 |
| Malik Washington | QB | 28 | 20 | 213 | 2 | 0 | 117.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 47 | 4.7 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 12 | 42 | 3.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Harlem Berry | HB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Tre Spivey | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Amare Thomas | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty'Anthony Smith | SAM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asa Newsom | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zahir Mathis | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Williams | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Deslauriers | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 49 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 3 | 3 | 39 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

