New England Patriots @ Minnesota Vikings
6-5, 3-3 Away
26
6-5, 3-3 Away
9-2, 5-1 Home
33
9-2, 5-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
409
Total Yards
358
0
Turnovers
1
17
1st Downs
23
6-55
Penalties
3-20
3/10
3rd Down
8/15
0/1
4th Down
0/0
0/3
Red Zone
3/5
23:43
Possession
36:17
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Line Judge:Jeff Bergman
Back Judge:Scott Helverson
Side Judge:Dale Shaw
Referee:Alex Kemp
Field Judge:John Jenkins
Umpire:Mike Morton
Down Judge:Danny Short
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 23 |
| Passing 1st downs | 14 | 16 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 3 | 2 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 0 | 5 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-10 | 8-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 55 | 66 |
| Total Yards | 409 | 358 |
| Total Drives | 11 | 11 |
| Yards per Play | 7.4 | 5.4 |
| Passing | 364 | 301 |
| Comp/Att | 28/39 | 31/38 |
| Yards per pass | 8.7 | 7.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 3-18 | 1-9 |
| Rushing | 45 | 57 |
| Rushing Attempts | 13 | 27 |
| Yards per rush | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 0-3 | 3-5 |
| Penalties | 6-55 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 23:43 | 36:17 |
2025 Standings
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