Minnesota
Vikings
12-4
62
FINAL
70
Philadelphia
Eagles
14-2
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 6d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 70-62, sealing their playoff aspirations in a high-scoring finale. Both teams were fighting for momentum heading into the postseason, making this game a must-watch for fans and analysts alike. Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite talent, throwing for an impressive 495 yards and leading the Eagles' aerial assault. His connection with Malik Varis, who racked up 229 rushing yards, was pivotal in establishing a dominant offensive performance. Meanwhile, Jack Hettsfield delivered a historic outing for the Vikings, tossing an eye-popping seven touchdown passes, while Kairo Voss emerged as a deep threat with 241 receiving yards. Defensively, the Vikings struggled to contain the Eagles' explosive offense, which proved to be the difference maker. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Mahomes orchestrated a decisive drive, capped off by a key touchdown that extended their lead. Despite standout performances from players like Daiyan Henley, Rueben Bain Jr., and Sean Taylor, the Vikings couldn't muster enough defensive stops to reclaim the lead in this shootout.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Patrick MahomesQB201680%49572118.7
Jack HettsfieldQB301550%4517395.8
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Malik VarisHB1622914.3543650
Bucky IrvingHB10373.7171150
Patrick MahomesQB2105.0—0131
Jack HettsfieldQB210.52040
Lance StriplingWR000.0—000
Arian SmithWR000.0—001
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Kairo VossWR624140.2253650
Lance StriplingWR517835.61182890
Zachariah BranchWR417644.0653710
George PickensWR311939.7583490
Arian SmithWR39030.0552450
Denzel BostonWR14343.041430
Malik VarisHB23618.020250
Bucky IrvingHB3206.7340120
Justin JolyTE11818.0120180
Dawson KnoxTE11212.0100120
Colton HayesTE11010.040100
Kyle Pitts SrTE133.0—030
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Evan McPhersonP0000
Daniel CarlsonK22661
Bill RollinsK0080