Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots: Game preview
Minnesota VikingsMIN4–04WAway
W14 Dec 10 · 8:15 PM ET
Preview
New England PatriotsNE2–21WHome
Team comparison
Team comparison stat display| Stat | MIN | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 21.5 | 16.3 |
| Total offensive yards | 262.8 | 331.5 |
| Offensive TD | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| First downs | 14.5 | 19 |
| Third down | 21/61 | 18/52 |
| Fourth down | 3/3 | 5/6 |
| Penalty first downs | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Yards/play | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Pass yards | 177.3 | 225 |
| Pass yards/att | 6.4 | 7.3 |
| Net pass yards | 156 | 213.8 |
| Pass TD | 1 | 1 |
| Pass first downs | 8 | 9.5 |
| Completions | 17 | 19.3 |
| Attempts | 27.5 | 30.8 |
| INT thrown | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Sacks taken | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Sack yards lost | 21.3 | 11.3 |
| Rush yards | 106.8 | 117.8 |
| Rush yards/carry | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Rush TD | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Rush first downs | 5 | 7.5 |
| Carries | 29 | 30 |
| Rec yards | 177.3 | 225 |
| Rec yards/catch | 10.4 | 11.7 |
| Rec TD | 1 | 1 |
| Rec first downs | 8 | 9.5 |
| Receptions | 17 | 19.3 |
| Targets | 25 | 29.5 |
| Sacks | 4 | 2 |
| Sack yards | 25.5 | 15.8 |
| INT | 1 | 0.8 |
| Passes defended | 5.5 | 4 |
| Tackles for loss | 5.3 | 3.5 |
| Solo tackles | 34.8 | 37.3 |
| Tackle assists | 27.3 | 23.3 |
| QB hits | 10 | 5.8 |
| Forced fumbles | 1 | 0.8 |
| Defensive TD | 0 | 0 |
| Player penalties | 5.5 | 6 |
| Player penalty yards | 47.5 | 41 |
| Field goals | 3/3 | 1.3/1.8 |
| Punts | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Punt yards | 229.5 | 169 |
| Kick returns | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Kick return yards | 105.8 | 93 |
| Punt returns | 2.3 | 2 |
| Punt return yards | 45.3 | 19.3 |
2026 NFL leaders
League leader stat display2026 NFL standings
AFC East
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3–1 | .750 | +20 |
| New England Patriots | 2–2 | .500 | -12 |
 New York Jets | 1–3 | .250 | -8 |
 Miami Dolphins | 0–4 | .000 | -55 |
AFC North
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 3–1 | .750 | +20 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3–1 | .750 | -14 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 2–2 | .500 | +12 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 2–2 | .500 | -10 |
AFC South
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 3–1 | .750 | +51 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 2–2 | .500 | -2 |
 Houston Texans | 0–4 | .000 | -25 |
 Tennessee Titans | 0–4 | .000 | -28 |
AFC West
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 4–0 | 1.000 | +41 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3–1 | .750 | +31 |
 Denver Broncos | 2–2 | .500 | -20 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0–4 | .000 | -39 |
NFC East
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3–1 | .750 | +3 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 2–2 | .500 | +10 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 2–2 | .500 | -18 |
 Washington Commanders | 1–3 | .250 | -34 |
NFC North
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 4–0 | 1.000 | +35 |
 Chicago Bears | 3–1 | .750 | +47 |
 Detroit Lions | 2–2 | .500 | -8 |
 Green Bay Packers | 2–2 | .500 | -32 |
NFC South
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 2–2 | .500 | +12 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 2–2 | .500 | +4 |
 New Orleans Saints | 1–3 | .250 | -23 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0–4 | .000 | -20 |
NFC West
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 4–0 | 1.000 | +58 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 3–1 | .750 | +32 |
 Los Angeles Rams | 2–2 | .500 | +2 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 1–3 | .250 | -30 |
