Minnesota
Vikings
11-7
58
FINAL
48
Philadelphia
Eagles
15-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round showdown, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 58-48, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair, showcasing their offensive prowess and resilience under pressure.
Leading the charge for the Vikings was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for five touchdowns, while Bucky Irving contributed significantly on the ground with 89 rushing yards. For the Eagles, Caleb Williams put up an impressive 390 passing yards, but it was Jameson Williams’ explosive receiving performance of 161 yards that kept Philadelphia in the game until the end.
Defensively, the Vikings made critical plays that proved pivotal in the outcome. D'Angelo Ponds registered two sacks, applying consistent pressure on Williams, while L'Jarius Sneed's interception helped swing momentum back to Minnesota during a crucial moment. Ultimately, the Vikings' ability to capitalize on key defensive stops made all the difference in this electrifying matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 390 | 5 | 3 | 104.7 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 34 | 26 | 76% | 191 | 5 | 0 | 128.7 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 14 | 89 | 6.4 | 18 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 63 | 5.7 | 9 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 8 | 161 | 20.1 | 30 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 3 | 107 | 35.7 | 60 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 9 | 71 | 7.9 | 54 | 2 | 23 | 1 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 22 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 29 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 28 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Johnson | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 46 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

