Vikings at Patriots
Minnesota Vikings 49, New England Patriots 21 · Shake and Bake Vol 2
Final Score
Vikings 49 7 TD · 0 FG · 7 XP
Patriots 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJ.J. McCarthy 359 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 134 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 126 yds receivingBlake Cashman 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 386 · 375Passing yards 359 · 183Rushing yards 27 · 192Completions 11/16 · 17/29Yards per carry 4.5 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 30d ago
In a decisive Week 14 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings dominated the New England Patriots with a final score of 49-21. With playoff implications on the line, the Vikings showcased their offensive prowess, securing a vital victory that keeps their postseason hopes alive.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw for an impressive 359 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and poise under pressure. His top target, Justin Jefferson, made significant contributions with 126 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat. Despite the loss, New England’s TreVeyon Henderson shined on the ground with 134 rushing yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Vikings' explosive offense.
Defensively, Minnesota made critical stops throughout the game, highlighted by James Pierre’s six tackles and Caleb Banks' two sacks, which disrupted the Patriots' rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Byron Murphy Jr. intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in the Vikings' favor. This combination of offensive firepower and defensive resilience paved the way for a convincing victory in New England.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 11/16 | 69% | 359 | 5 | 0 | 151.0 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 17/29 | 59% | 210 | 0 | 2 | 52.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 26 | 134 | 5.2 | 41 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 126 | 42.0 | 49 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 1 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 76 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 36 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Hunter HenryTE | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 30 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 25 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Reggie GilliamFB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal AdamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil JacobsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell PettusSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres BorregalesK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |