Vikings at Patriots
New England Patriots 39, Minnesota Vikings 27 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Vikings 27 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Patriots 39 4 TD · 4 FG · 3 XPJ.J. McCarthy 307 yds passingJoe Mixon 63 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 173 yds receivingDallas Turner 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 378 · 361Passing yards 307 · 241Rushing yards 71 · 120Completions 24/40 · 31/40Yards per carry 2.7 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 34d ago
In a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the New England Patriots outlasted the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 39-27. The victory keeps the Patriots firmly in the playoff race, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure as the season winds down.
J.J. McCarthy was the standout performer for the Vikings, throwing for an impressive 307 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his playmaking ability throughout the game. Justin Jefferson was a key target, racking up 173 receiving yards, while Joe Mixon added 63 rushing yards to keep the Patriots’ defense on their toes. Despite their efforts, it was not enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Patriots made crucial stops that shifted momentum in their favor. Joshua Farmer recorded a key sack that disrupted a potential scoring drive for the Vikings, while Marcus Jones' interception proved pivotal, halting Minnesota's momentum late in the game. The Patriots' defense played a critical role, tightening their grip when it mattered most and sealing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 24/40 | 60% | 307 | 3 | 1 | 98.6 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 31/40 | 78% | 241 | 0 | 0 | 91.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 13 | 59 | 4.5 | 19 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 31 | 2 | 37 | 1 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 12 | 63 | 5.3 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 7 | 173 | 24.7 | 139 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 10 | 83 | 8.3 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 31 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Max BredesonFB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 27 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Eli RaridonTE | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tanner ArkinTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Rhamondre StevensonHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Marcus JonesCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua FarmerDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon PruntyCB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen ReedFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont JonesLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian EllissWILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 2 | 40 |
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 4/4 | 3 | 53 |
| Other | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |