Minnesota
Vikings
2-10
10
FINAL
33
New England
Patriots
3-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New England Patriots topped the Minnesota Vikings 33-10 in Week 14 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Patriots secured a crucial victory that solidifies their position in the postseason race.
Brock Purdy led the charge for New England, throwing for an impressive 338 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his prowess in the pocket. Omar Cooper Jr. was a standout target, racking up 134 receiving yards, while Javonte Williams contributed on the ground with 43 rushing yards. The Patriots' offense consistently moved the chains, putting pressure on the Vikings' defense throughout the game.
Defensively, the Patriots made their mark with a key interception from Ernest Jones IV that shifted momentum in their favor. While the Vikings' Zyon McCollum recorded eight tackles, it was New England's ability to force turnovers and apply pressure that ultimately dictated the outcome. The game turned in the second quarter when the Patriots scored back-to-back touchdowns, leaving Minnesota struggling to respond.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 32 | 18 | 338 | 2 | 0 | 113.8 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 31 | 15 | 219 | 1 | 2 | 55.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 15 | 43 | 2.9 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 14 | 38 | 2.7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 9 | 134 | 14.9 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 1 | 100 | 1 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Asamoah II | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffie | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 53 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39 |

