Kansas City
Chiefs
7-3
35
FINAL
49
Minnesota
Vikings
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 49-35, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but it was Minnesota that emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive tenacity.
LaNorris Sellers led the charge for the Vikings, throwing for an impressive 476 yards and six touchdowns, a performance that kept the Chiefs' defense on their heels. KJ Hamler was a standout target, racking up 333 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times, showcasing an explosive connection with Sellers that proved too much for Kansas City to handle. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker put forth a valiant effort for the Chiefs with 95 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to match the Vikings' aerial assault.
Defensively, the Vikings made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Byron Murphy Jr. tallied five total tackles, while Lukas Van Ness contributed a pivotal sack that disrupted the Chiefs' rhythm. The gameโs turning point came when Isaiah Rodgers Sr. intercepted a crucial pass in the second half, allowing Minnesota to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory against a determined Kansas City squad.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 12 | 9 | 75% | 476 | 6 | 3 | 116.6 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 332 | 2 | 4 | 86.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 20 | 95 | 4.8 | 19 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Hamler | WR | 5 | 333 | 66.6 | 94 | 5 | 81 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 7 | 181 | 25.9 | 31 | 0 | 63 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 68 | 68.0 | 64 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 21 | 2 | 20 | 1 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 24 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

