Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26
— The Minnesota Vikings have quickly become a confident and resilient team under rookie coach Kevin O'Connell and his staff, and they sure showed it in this short week.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
26
Minnesota Vikings
33
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 10 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 26 |
| MIN | 7 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 33 |
U.S. Bank Stadium · 66,918 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 24-19 | NFL |
| 10/22/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs New York Jets | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45-17 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Buffalo Bills | W 29-26 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:34 26-33
Adam Thielen 15 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Field Goal 14:07 26-26
Greg Joseph 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:43 26-23
Nick Folk 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:41 23-23
Kene Nwangwu 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Touchdown 10:54 23-16
Hunter Henry 37 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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Field Goal 0:03 16-16
Nick Folk 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:30 13-16
T.J. Hockenson 1 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph PAT failed)
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Field Goal 5:41 13-10
Nick Folk 46 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:29 10-10
Greg Joseph 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:28 10-7
Nick Folk 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:21 7-7
Nelson Agholor 34 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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Touchdown 10:40 0-7
Justin Jefferson 6 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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NE
3 plays, 31 yards, 0:53 · End of Game
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MIN 0:53
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:01 · Punt
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NE 1:54
7 plays, 48 yards, 2:27 · Downs
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MIN 4:21
6 plays, 10 yards, 3:46 · Punt
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NE 8:07
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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MIN 9:34
6 plays, 71 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:34 26-33
Adam Thielen 15 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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NE 13:06
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:01 · Punt
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MIN 14:07
14 plays, 65 yards, 7:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:07 26-26
Greg Joseph 36 Yd Field Goal
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NE 6:43
9 plays, 69 yards, 3:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:43 26-23
Nick Folk 25 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 10:41
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:41 23-23
Kene Nwangwu 97 Yd Kickoff Return (Greg Joseph Kick)
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NE 10:54
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:54 23-16
Hunter Henry 37 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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MIN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:03 · End of Half
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NE 0:03
9 plays, 70 yards, 1:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:03 16-16
Nick Folk 23 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 1:30
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:30 13-16
T.J. Hockenson 1 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph PAT failed)
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NE 5:41
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:41 13-10
Nick Folk 46 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 8:29
14 plays, 72 yards, 7:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:29 10-10
Greg Joseph 30 Yd Field Goal
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NE 1:28
4 plays, 1 yard, 2:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:28 10-7
Nick Folk 34 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 3:28
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:59 · Interception
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NE 5:27
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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MIN 6:44
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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NE 8:21
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:21 7-7
Nelson Agholor 34 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick)
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MIN 10:40
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:40 0-7
Justin Jefferson 6 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Team Stats
NE
MIN
17
1st Downs
23
14
Passing 1st downs
16
3
Rushing 1st downs
2
0
1st downs from penalties
5
3-10
3rd down efficiency
8-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
55
Total Plays
66
409
Total Yards
358
7.4
Yards per Play
5.4
11
Total Drives
11
364
Passing
301
28/39
Comp/Att
31/38
8.7
Yards per pass
7.7
0
Interceptions thrown
1
3-18
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-9
45
Rushing
57
13
Rushing Attempts
27
3.5
Yards per rush
2.1
0-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-5
6-55
Penalties
3-20
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
23:43
Possession
36:17
Injuries
Minnesota Vikings
- Demond Claiborne Out
- Jauan Jennings Out
- Kyler Murray Out
- Jay Ward Questionable
- Theo Jackson Questionable
New England Patriots
- Ben Brown Questionable
- Brenden Schooler Questionable
- Will Campbell Questionable
- Rhamondre Stevenson Questionable
- Carlton Davis III Questionable
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