Minnesota
Vikings
5-3
50
FINAL
48
Philadelphia
Eagles
7-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 50-48 in a high-scoring battle that showcased both teams' offensive firepower. With their season on the line, the Vikings emerged victorious, advancing further into the playoffs while the Eagles' hopes were dashed in a heart-stopping contest.
Jalen Hurts was the standout performer for Philadelphia, throwing for an impressive 551 yards and an incredible seven touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Chris Brazzell II also made his mark with 142 receiving yards, while Saquon Barkley contributed 76 rushing yards, keeping the Eagles' offense dynamic and explosive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Vikings made key plays at crucial moments, particularly from Travis Hunter, who recorded two interceptions that shifted momentum in Minnesota's favor. Andrew Van Ginkel added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, disrupting Hurts' rhythm just enough to create turnovers. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Hunter's second interception set up a game-winning drive, sealing the Vikings' hard-fought victory in a contest that will be remembered for its relentless pace and high stakes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 37 | 22 | 59% | 551 | 7 | 3 | 109.5 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 22 | 13 | 59% | 226 | 3 | 4 | 94.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 15 | 76 | 5.1 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | — | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 4 | 142 | 35.5 | 63 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 37 | 4 | 66 | 1 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 7 | 128 | 18.3 | 29 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 67 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 42 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 38 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 52 |

