Giants at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 28, New York Giants 14 · OGPN Leagues
Final Score
Giants 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Vikings 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPCaleb Williams 230 yds passingQuinshon Judkins 70 yds rushingDeVonta Smith 123 yds receivingDre Greenlaw 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 221 · 352Passing yards 183 · 230Rushing yards 38 · 122Completions 20/36 · 23/30Yards per carry 2.4 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the New York Giants 28-14 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Vikings showcased their dominance at home, securing a crucial win to bolster their postseason aspirations.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for 230 yards and effectively managing the offense. DeVonta Smith was a standout in the receiving game, racking up an impressive 123 yards, while Quinshon Judkins contributed significantly on the ground with 70 rushing yards. Riley Leonard kept the Giants competitive with two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Vikings' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Vikings capitalized on key moments, with Dre Greenlaw snagging an interception that halted a Giants drive and swung momentum in favor of Minnesota. Chase Young's sack added to the pressure on Leonard, disrupting the Giants' rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Greenlaw’s interception led to a quick touchdown, giving the Vikings a lead they would not relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | ||||||
| Riley LeonardQB | 20/36 | 56% | 183 | 2 | 2 | 64.9 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 23/30 | 77% | 230 | 1 | 0 | 109.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Jordan MasonHB | 14 | 29 | 2.1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Riley LeonardQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 18 | 70 | 3.9 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 2 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 12 | 28 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| DeVonta SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 8 | 63 | 7.9 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dorian ThomasTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| DeVonta SmithWR | 6 | 123 | 20.5 | 86 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||
| Renardo GreenCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suntarine PerkinsWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrSS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody BartonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael TaaffeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion YoungREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah PritchettCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Trevon DiggsFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zabien BrownCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard WilliamsDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi PerichSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |