New England
Patriots
18-1
44
FINAL
14
Minnesota
Vikings
13-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the New England Patriots claimed the Super Bowl title by defeating the Minnesota Vikings 44-14, capping off a remarkable 2026 season. With the victory, the Patriots solidified their legacy as one of the premier franchises in Madden history, while the Vikings were left to ponder a missed opportunity on the grand stage.
Leading the charge for New England was Kyren Williams, who showcased his explosive running ability with 137 rushing yards and a pivotal touchdown. Meanwhile, Michael Penix Jr. of the Vikings put up impressive numbers with 300 passing yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the relentless Patriots offense. CeeDee Lamb also made his mark, racking up 111 receiving yards in a valiant effort for Minnesota.
Defensively, the Patriots applied consistent pressure, highlighted by Rueben Bain Jr.'s 1.5 sacks, which disrupted the Vikings' rhythm throughout the game. Arvell Reese’s interception marked a key turning point, halting a potential scoring drive and shifting momentum firmly in favor of New England. Ultimately, the Patriots' defense stifled Minnesota's attempts to rally, cementing their dominance in this championship showdown.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 31 | 23 | 74% | 300 | 2 | 3 | 86.1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 222 | 1 | 0 | 120.9 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 11 | 137 | 12.5 | 14 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 15 | 78 | 5.2 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 8 | 111 | 13.9 | 68 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 8 | 102 | 12.8 | 66 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 48 | 1 | 52 | 1 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 16 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trevon Wesco | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 0 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 56 |

