Minnesota
Vikings
6-6
38
FINAL
31
New England
Patriots
5-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 38-31, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its climax. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but the Vikings ultimately outlasted the Patriots in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Kyler Murray was the standout for Minnesota, throwing for an impressive 409 yards and leading the charge with precision and poise. Justin Jefferson was his favorite target, racking up a staggering 256 receiving yards and proving to be a game-changer. On the other side, Drake Maye kept the Patriots competitive with two touchdown passes, while Rhamondre Stevenson contributed with a solid 76 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Vikings made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Domonique Orange's 1.5 sacks were pivotal in disrupting the Patriots' passing game, while Carlton Davis III's 10 total tackles kept New England from finding a rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Vikings' defense forced a key turnover, allowing Minnesota to secure the victory and clinch a crucial win in their playoff push.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 37 | 22 | 409 | 2 | 0 | 115.7 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 38 | 25 | 263 | 2 | 0 | 103.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 10 | 76 | 7.6 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 60 | 6.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 10 | 50 | 5.0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 10 | 256 | 25.6 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Griffith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwight McGlothern | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 40 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |

