Vikings at Patriots

Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots | Dec. 10, 2026

The Vikings will head to New England for just the second time since 2018.

History: Minnesota Vikings vs. New England Patriots

• All-Time Record: The Vikings are 5-9 in the regular season against the Patriots. Minnesota's record in New England is 2-6.

• Series Notes: The Vikings and Patriots have faced off in December just three times before this season — and only once since 1979.

• Current Streak: Minnesota defeated New England in the teams' previous meeting, snapping a five-game losing streak.

• Last time in New England: The Patriots won 24-10 on Dec. 2, 2018.

Facts to Know

New England Patriots

• The Patriots are coming off an appearance in Super Bowl LX, which they lost 29-13 to Seattle.

• QB Drake Maye finished second in NFL MVP voting behind Matthew Stafford following the 2025 season. Maye led the league in completion rate at 72%, as well as yards per attempt (8.93), yards per completion (7.48) and passer rating (113.5).

• New England signed several free agents this offseason, including former Packers WR Romeo Doubs and former Bears S Kevin Byard III.

Minnesota Vikings

• In the Vikings past meeting with the Patriots, a November 2022 matchup, WR Justin Jefferson, TE T.J. Hockenson and WR Adam Thielen each scored a touchdown.

• OLB Dallas Turner led the Vikings in sacks last season with 8.0.

• Minnesota sacked opposing QBs on 10.96% of passing attempts last season, good for second in the league behind Denver (11.47%).