Vikings at Patriots
New England Patriots 55, Minnesota Vikings 21 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Vikings 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Patriots 55 6 TD · 2 FG · 7 XPDrake Maye 377 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 80 yds rushingJohnny Wilson 110 yds receivingRobert Spillane 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 231 · 524Passing yards 106 · 394Rushing yards 125 · 130Completions 5/21 · 16/27Yards per carry 8.3 · 5.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 26d ago
In a commanding performance, the New England Patriots triumphed over the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 55-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season heads into its final weeks. This Week 14 matchup showcased the Patriots' offensive prowess and highlighted their ability to dominate at home.
Quarterback Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for an impressive 377 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and accuracy throughout the game. Wide receiver Johnny Wilson was a standout target, racking up 110 receiving yards, while TreVeyon Henderson contributed effectively on the ground with 80 rushing yards, helping to keep the Vikings' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Patriots made their mark with a key interception from Kevin Byard III, which shifted momentum back to New England during a critical stretch of the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Patriots scored two quick touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Vikings. Despite Harrison Smith's solid effort for Minnesota with four total tackles, the Vikings struggled to contain the relentless Patriots offense.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 5/21 | 24% | 117 | 2 | 2 | 42.4 |
Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 16/27 | 59% | 377 | 5 | 0 | 143.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 2 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 17 | 80 | 4.7 | 19 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Hunter HenryTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||||
| Tai FeltonWR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 53 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 26 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Patriots | |||||||
| Johnny WilsonWR | 2 | 110 | 55.0 | 39 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 94 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 30 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 31 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Hunter HenryTE | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 42 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||||
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Patriots | |||||
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen ReedFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell PettusSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
Patriots | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres BorregalesK | 2/2 | 7 | 37 |
