Minnesota
Vikings
5-2
30
FINAL
24
New England
Patriots
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 30-24, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the tightly contested 2026 season. With both teams fighting for positioning, this victory bolsters Minnesota's standing as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Kyler Murray led the Vikings' offense with an impressive 258 passing yards, showcasing his ability to distribute the ball effectively. Tai Felton emerged as his favorite target, racking up 105 receiving yards, while the ground game also contributed significantly to the Vikings' success. The dual-threat capability of Minnesota's offense proved too much for the Patriots' defense to handle throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Isaiah Rodgers Sr. made a crucial impact with an interception, turning the tide for Minnesota at a pivotal moment. Meanwhile, the Patriots' Robert Spillane was a standout with 12 tackles, but it wasn't enough to halt the Vikings' momentum. As the game progressed, Minnesota's defense tightened, stifling New England's attempts to mount a comeback, ultimately sealing the victory in a hard-fought battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 42 | 26 | 62% | 258 | 1 | 0 | 87.2 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 38 | 25 | 66% | 255 | 1 | 1 | 82.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 17 | 93 | 5.5 | 63 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 17 | 81 | 4.8 | 23 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 7 | 47 | 6.7 | 30 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 7 | 34 | 4.9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Felton | WR | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 28 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 23 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 22 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 3 | 3 | 29 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 55 |

