Cook has 2 TDs as Vikings get 1st win, 31-23 over Texans
Dalvin Cook ran for 130 yards and two touchdowns and the Minnesota Vikings withstood a late rally from the winless Houston Texans to get their first victory on Sunday, 31-23.
National Football League
FINAL
Minnesota Vikings
31
Houston Texans
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| HOU | 0 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 23 |
Reliant Stadium · 12,102 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/26 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 6-23 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Detroit Lions | L 15-19 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 23-13 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 15-10 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:52 31-23
Kenny Stills 24 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 10:50 31-16
Alexander Mattison 4 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Touchdown 0:41 24-16
Adam Thielen 9 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Field Goal 5:30 17-16
Ka'imi Fairbairn 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:47 17-13
Will Fuller V 24 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 0:27 17-6
Ka'imi Fairbairn 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:53 17-3
Dalvin Cook 7 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Field Goal 8:46 10-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 50 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:41 10-0
Dan Bailey 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:05 7-0
Dalvin Cook 5 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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MIN
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:12 · End of Game
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HOU 1:12
10 plays, 71 yards, 1:41 · Downs
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MIN 2:53
7 plays, 25 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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HOU 5:52
9 plays, 77 yards, 4:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:52 31-23
Kenny Stills 24 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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MIN 10:50
6 plays, 73 yards, 3:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:50 31-16
Alexander Mattison 4 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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HOU 14:10
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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MIN 0:41
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:41 24-16
Adam Thielen 9 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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HOU 5:30
6 plays, 48 yards, 1:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:30 17-16
Ka'imi Fairbairn 25 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 7:24
5 plays, 38 yards, 2:23 · Missed FG
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HOU 9:47
7 plays, 73 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:47 17-13
Will Fuller V 24 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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MIN 12:49
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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MIN
1 play, 3 yards, 0:27 · End of Half
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HOU 0:27
8 plays, 58 yards, 1:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:27 17-6
Ka'imi Fairbairn 28 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 1:53
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:53 17-3
Dalvin Cook 7 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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HOU 8:46
10 plays, 43 yards, 3:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:46 10-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 50 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 12:41
7 plays, 22 yards, 3:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:41 10-0
Dan Bailey 31 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 1:07
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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HOU 2:48
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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MIN 5:05
7 plays, 56 yards, 4:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:05 7-0
Dalvin Cook 5 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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HOU 9:18
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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MIN 10:48
6 plays, 27 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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HOU 13:45
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:15 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
MIN
HOU
24
1st Downs
20
10
Passing 1st downs
12
14
Rushing 1st downs
5
0
1st downs from penalties
3
5-12
3rd down efficiency
3-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
65
Total Plays
62
410
Total Yards
386
6.3
Yards per Play
6.2
12
Total Drives
10
248
Passing
290
16/22
Comp/Att
20/33
9.9
Yards per pass
8.1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-12
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-10
162
Rushing
96
40
Rushing Attempts
26
4.1
Yards per rush
3.7
4-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-3
4-36
Penalties
2-15
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
36:31
Possession
23:29
Injuries
Houston Texans
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- David Montgomery Questionable
- Azeez Al-Shaair Questionable
- Brevin Jordan Questionable
Minnesota Vikings
- Jauan Jennings Questionable
- Kyle Van Noy Questionable
- Jay Ward Questionable
- Blake Cashman Questionable
- T.J. Hockenson Questionable
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