Final2022 Week 12
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN|
New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 12 2022
New England Patriots
Away
26
Minnesota Vikings
HomeWon
33
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | 10 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 26 |
| Vikings | 7 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 33 |
NE 26 · MIN 33 Final
Passing leader
NE · QB
23.3PPR pts
28/39, 382 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
MIN · WR
29.3PPR pts
9 REC, 139 YDS, 1 TD
Patriots leader
NE · RB
20.2PPR pts
7 ATT, 36 YDS, 9 REC, 76 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
MIN · RB
1 TD
Vikings 33, Patriots 26: Minnesota rallies in the fourth quarter
Minnesota broke a 16–16 halftime tie, outscoring New England 17–10 after the break to win 33–26. New England outgained the Vikings 409–358.
The Patriots went 3-for-10 on third down, while the Vikings kept the ball for 36:17.
The two teams meet again in Week 14 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +23% third-down rate MIN 53% · NE 30%
- +12:34 time of possession MIN 36:17 · NE 23:43
Game Highlights
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Why the Vikings Won
Minnesota won the third-down and time of possession battles.
| Patriots | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 30% | Third-down conversion | 53% |
| 23:43 | Time of possession | 36:17 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 409 | Total yards | 358 |
| 7.4 | Yards per play | 5.4 |
| 55 | Plays | 66 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
Scoring Summary
The Vikings scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Patriots scored two touchdowns and four field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | NE | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 10:40 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → Justin Jefferson, 6-yard TD Takes leadGreg Joseph XP | 0 | 7 |
| 8:21 | NE | Mac Jones → Nelson Agholor, 34-yard TD Ties gameNick Folk XP | 7 | 7 |
| 1:28 | NE | Nick Folk 34-yard FG Takes lead | 10 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 8:29 | MIN | Greg Joseph 30-yard FG Ties game | 10 | 10 |
| 5:41 | NE | Nick Folk 46-yard FG Takes lead | 13 | 10 |
| 1:30 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → T.J. Hockenson, 1-yard TD Takes leadXP missed | 13 | 16 |
| 0:03 | NE | Nick Folk 23-yard FG Ties game | 16 | 16 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 10:54 | NE | Mac Jones → Hunter Henry, 37-yard TD Takes leadNick Folk XP | 23 | 16 |
| 10:41 | MIN | Kene Nwangwu 97-yard kickoff return TD Ties gameGreg Joseph XP | 23 | 23 |
| 6:43 | NE | Nick Folk 25-yard FG Takes lead | 26 | 23 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:07 | MIN | Greg Joseph 36-yard FG Ties game | 26 | 26 |
| 9:34 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → Adam Thielen, 15-yard TD Game winnerGreg Joseph XP | 26 | 33 |
Fantasy Points: Patriots vs Vikings, Week 12 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Justin JeffersonMIN · WR29.3 PTSWR1
- Mac JonesNE · QB23.3 PTSQB7
- Kirk CousinsMIN · QB22.9 PTSQB9
- Adam ThielenMIN · WR21.1 PTSWR9
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.3 | QB7 | 28/39 | 382 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 119.8 | Start/Sit → | |
| 22.9 | QB9 | 30/37 | 299 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 116.1 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.3 | WR1 | WR | — | — | — | 11 | 9 | 139 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 21.1 | WR9 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 61 | 1 | ||
| 20.2 | RB8 | RB | 7 | 36 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 76 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 18.5 | WR16 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 65 | 1 | ||
| 15.3 | TE5 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 63 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 15.3 | TE6 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 43 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 12.0 | WR34 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 80 | 0 | ||
| 9.6 | RB33 | RB | 22 | 42 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 0 | ||
| 9.2 | WR57 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 62 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 5.9 | WR73 | WR | 1 | -7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.0 | TE30 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.5 | WR86 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 | ||
| 2.3 | WR98 | WR | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.6 | RB70 | RB | 5 | 16 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1.1 | RB75 | RB | 3 | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Fantasy Usage
New England Patriots
Snap Share
DeVante ParkerWR47 snaps85%
Rhamondre StevensonRB45 snaps82%
Nelson AgholorWR43 snaps78%
Hunter HenryTE39 snaps71%
Kendrick BourneWR38 snaps69%
Target Share35 targets
- Rhamondre Stevenson29%, 10 targets
- Nelson Agholor23%, 8 targets
- Hunter Henry14%, 5 targets
- DeVante Parker11%, 4 targets
- Kendrick Bourne11%, 4 targets
- Other11%, 4 targets
Carry Share13 carries
- Rhamondre Stevenson54%, 7 carries
- Damien Harris38%, 5 carries
- Kendrick Bourne8%, 1 carries
Minnesota Vikings
Snap Share
Justin JeffersonWR67 snaps97%
Adam ThielenWR64 snaps93%
Dalvin CookRB59 snaps86%
T.J. HockensonTE55 snaps80%
K.J. OsbornWR39 snaps57%
Target Share37 targets
- Justin Jefferson30%, 11 targets
- Adam Thielen27%, 10 targets
- T.J. Hockenson16%, 6 targets
- Dalvin Cook14%, 5 targets
- Johnny Mundt5%, 2 targets
- Other8%, 3 targets
Carry Share27 carries
- Dalvin Cook81%, 22 carries
- Alexander Mattison11%, 3 carries
- Kirk Cousins4%, 1 carries
- K.J. Osborn4%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 97% | 11 | 30% | 0 | |
| 64 | 93% | 10 | 27% | 0 | |
| 59 | 86% | 5 | 14% | 22 | |
| 47 | 85% | 4 | 11% | 0 | |
| 45 | 82% | 10 | 29% | 7 | |
| 55 | 80% | 6 | 16% | 0 | |
| 43 | 78% | 8 | 23% | 0 | |
| 39 | 71% | 5 | 14% | 0 | |
| 38 | 69% | 4 | 11% | 1 | |
| 39 | 57% | 2 | 5% | 1 | |
| 37 | 54% | 2 | 5% | 0 | |
| 20 | 36% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 16 | 29% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 16 | 29% | 4 | 11% | 0 | |
| 11 | 20% | 0 | 0% | 5 | |
| 10 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 3 | |
| 2 | 3% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+10.6Justin Jefferson29.3 PTS vs 18.7 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−12.9Dalvin Cook9.6 PTS vs 22.5 xFP
- Highest expected volume22.5 xFPDalvin Cook9.6 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalvin CookMIN · RB | 9.6 | 22.5 | −12.9 | 86% | 81% car | — | 0 | 22 | 81% | 5 | 14% |
| Rhamondre StevensonNE · RB | 20.2 | 21.2 | −1.0 | 82% | 54% car | — | 0 | 7 | 54% | 10 | 29% |
| Justin JeffersonMIN · WR | 29.3 | 18.7 | +10.6 | 97% | 30% tgt | — | 1 | 0 | 0% | 11 | 30% |
| Adam ThielenMIN · WR | 21.1 | 16.7 | +4.4 | 93% | 27% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 27% |
| Mac JonesNE · QB | 23.3 | 16.5 | +6.8 | 100% | 39 att | — | 39 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Kirk CousinsMIN · QB | 22.9 | 16.3 | +6.6 | 100% | 37 att | — | 37 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Nelson AgholorNE · WR | 18.5 | 13.3 | +5.2 | 78% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 23% |
| T.J. HockensonMIN · TE | 15.3 | 10.0 | +5.3 | 80% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 16% |
| Hunter HenryNE · TE | 15.3 | 8.3 | +7.0 | 71% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 14% |
| Kendrick BourneNE · WR | 5.9 | 7.3 | −1.4 | 69% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 8% | 4 | 11% |
| DeVante ParkerNE · WR | 12.0 | 6.7 | +5.3 | 85% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Jakobi MeyersNE · WR | 9.2 | 6.7 | +2.5 | 29% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| K.J. OsbornMIN · WR | 2.3 | 4.0 | −1.7 | 57% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 2 | 5% |
| Johnny MundtMIN · TE | 4.0 | 3.3 | +0.7 | 54% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Damien HarrisNE · RB | 1.6 | 3.2 | −1.6 | 20% | 38% car | — | 0 | 5 | 38% | 0 | 0% |
| Alexander MattisonMIN · RB | 1.1 | 1.9 | −0.8 | 14% | 11% car | — | 0 | 3 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| Jalen ReagorMIN · WR | 3.5 | 1.7 | +1.8 | 3% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Patriots 35 targets and 13 carries; Vikings 37 targets and 27 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Mac Jones Ran hot
NE · QB · 23.3 pts on 16.5 expected
28 of 39 passing for 382 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 18.9, 1.9, 12.7, 9.7, 10.1, 23.3
W3W7W8W9W11W12
Best fantasy game of the season.
Kirk Cousins Ran hot
MIN · QB · 22.9 pts on 16.3 expected
30 of 37 passing for 299 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 carry for -1 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 16.5, 23.5, 17.4, 17.5, 2.2, 22.9
W6W8W9W10W11W12
Best score since Week 8.
Rhamondre Stevenson
NE · RB · 20.2 pts on 21.2 expected
10 targets (29% of the team's), 9 catches for 76 yards; 7 carries (54% of the team's) for 36 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.2 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 25.1, 23.8, 21.3, 16.0, 14.2, 20.2
W6W7W8W9W11W12
Season high in targets (10).
Nelson Agholor Ran hot
NE · WR · 18.5 pts on 13.3 expected
8 targets (23% of the team's), 6 catches for 65 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 0.0, 0.0, 1.2, 0.0, 3.8, 18.5
W5W7W8W9W11W12
Season high in targets (8). Best score since Week 2.
Dalvin Cook Volume, no payoff
MIN · RB · 9.6 pts on 22.5 expected
5 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 14 yards; 22 carries (81% of the team's) for 42 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 15.3, 25.1, 13.6, 23.6, 7.2, 9.6
W6W8W9W10W11W12
Season high in carries (22). A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Justin Jefferson Ran hot
MIN · WR · 29.3 pts on 18.7 expected
1 of 1 passing for 11 yards; 11 targets (30% of the team's), 9 catches for 139 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 16.7, 15.8, 25.5, 35.3, 6.3, 29.3
W6W8W9W10W11W12
T.J. Hockenson Ran hot
MIN · TE · 15.3 pts on 10.0 expected
6 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 43 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 8.8, 11.0, 16.0, 11.5, 8.4, 15.3
W7W8W9W10W11W12
Hunter Henry Ran hot
NE · TE · 15.3 pts on 8.3 expected
5 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 63 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 16.1, 2.2, 3.2, 9.0, 3.0, 15.3
W6W7W8W9W11W12
Best score since Week 6.
Stock Up, Stock Down
New England Patriots
- ▲Stock up: Nelson Agholor played 78% of the snaps, up from a 43% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Kendrick Bourne played 69% of the snaps, up from a 40% season average.
- ▲Stock up: DeVante Parker played 85% of the snaps, up from a 70% season average.
Minnesota Vikings
- ▼Stock down: K.J. Osborn played 57% of the snaps, down from a 76% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Patriots D | Vikings D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.3 | 18.8 |
| RBs | 18.1 | 22.1 |
| WRs | 33.3 | 39.2 |
| TEs | 12.3 | 11.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Minnesota opened at 57% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Vikings win probability
Key Swings
- −20Jones → Agholor, 34-yd TD77% → 57%Q1 8:21
- +24Cousins → Hockenson, 1-yd TD43% → 67%Q2 1:30
- −30Jones → Henry, 37-yd TD55% → 25%Q3 10:54
- +30Nwangwu 97-yd TD25% → 55%Q3 10:41
- +39Cousins → Thielen, 15-yd TD53% → 92%Q4 9:34
Swing in Vikings win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| New England Patriots | Measure | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Plays | 66 |
| 76% | Pass rate | 59% |
| 8.7 | Yds / dropback | 7.7 |
| 3.5 | Yds / carry | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | Third downs | 8/15 |
Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 11 more plays than New England.
- Top targets
- NE Stevenson 29% · Agholor 23% · Henry 14%
- MIN Jefferson 30% · Thielen 27% · Hockenson 16%
Possession Results
| Result | NE | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 4 |
| Field goals | 4 | 2 |
| Punts | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
NE turnover edge: +1
- The Vikings opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | Q1 15:00 | 8 | 80 | 4:20 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q1 10:40 | 5 | 75 | 2:19 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q1 8:21 | 3 | 9 | 1:37 | Punt |
| NE | Q1 6:44 | 3 | 7 | 1:17 | Punt |
| MIN | Q1 5:27 | 4 | 11 | 1:59 | Interception |
| NE | Q1 3:28 | 4 | 1 | 2:00 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q1 1:28 | 14 | 72 | 7:59 | Field goal |
| NE | Q2 8:29 | 5 | 23 | 2:48 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q2 5:41 | 9 | 75 | 4:11 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q2 1:30 | 9 | 70 | 1:27 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q2 0:03 | 1 | -1 | 0:03 | End of half |
| NE | Q3 15:00 | 8 | 75 | 4:06 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q3 10:54 | 0 | 0 | 0:13 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q3 10:41 | 9 | 69 | 3:58 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q3 6:43 | 14 | 65 | 7:36 | Field goal |
| NE | Q4 14:07 | 3 | 1 | 1:01 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 13:06 | 6 | 71 | 3:32 | Touchdown |
| NE | Q4 9:34 | 3 | 9 | 1:27 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 8:07 | 6 | 10 | 3:46 | Punt |
| NE | Q4 4:21 | 7 | 48 | 2:27 | Downs |
| MIN | Q4 1:54 | 3 | 1 | 1:01 | Punt |
| NE | Q4 0:53 | 3 | 31 | 0:53 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Patriots vs Vikings Head-to-Head
The Patriots and Vikings first met in 1970 and have played 14 times since.
- All-time series
- 9–5Patriots lead, 14 meetings since 1970
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Patriots win
- 31–72006
- Largest Vikings win
- 36–61988
Since 2021
1–0 Vikings lead
1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
- V
Oldest to newest. V = Vikings win, P = Patriots win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 14 Vikings at Patriots Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2022 Wk 12 Patriots at Vikings MIN 33 NE 26 MIN W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Patriots | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 | Record | 13-4 |
| 21.4 | Points per game | 24.9 |
| 314.6 | Yards per game | 361.5 |
| 5.3 | Yards per play | 5.5 |
| 20.4 | Points allowed per game | 25.1 |
| 322.0 | Yards allowed per game | 388.7 |
Patriots vs Vikings Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- MIN −2.5Vikings covered by 4.5
- Total
- 42Over: 59 points scored (by 17)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 22.3 | 33 | +10.8 |
| Patriots | 19.8 | 26 | +6.3 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
New England Patriots
- Against the spread
- 6–4–1
- Over/under
- 5–6
- ATS as favorite
- 4–1–1
- ATS as underdog
- 2–3
- ATS on the road
- 3–2–1
Minnesota Vikings
- Against the spread
- 5–5–1
- Over/under
- 6–5
- ATS as favorite
- 4–3–1
- ATS as underdog
- 1–2
- ATS at home
- 3–3
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Patriots vs Vikings Fantasy Outlook for 2026
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Patriots vs Vikings Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Patriots vs Vikings Week 12 game?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New England Patriots 33–26 in Week 12 of the 2022 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on November 24, 2022. See the Vikings' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Patriots vs Vikings?
The final score was Vikings 33, Patriots 26. The teams were tied 16–16 at halftime, and the second half went Patriots 10, Vikings 17.
What happened in the Patriots vs Vikings game?
Minnesota broke a 16–16 halftime tie, outscoring New England 17–10 after the break to win 33–26. New England outgained the Vikings 409–358. Justin Jefferson led all players with 9 catches for 139 yards and a touchdown. The Vikings committed 1 turnover, the Patriots none.
What was the game-winning score in Patriots vs Vikings?
Kirk Cousins' 15-yard touchdown pass to Adam Thielen with 9:34 left in the fourth quarter gave the Vikings a 33–26 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Patriots vs Vikings?
Justin Jefferson led the game with 29.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 12, on 9 catches for 139 yards and a touchdown. Mac Jones was next with 23.3 (QB7). See Justin Jefferson's 2022 game log.
Who led Patriots vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?
Mac Jones (NE) led all passers with 28 of 39 for 382 yards and 2 touchdowns. Dalvin Cook (MIN) led in rushing with 22 carries for 42 yards. Justin Jefferson (MIN) led in receiving with 9 catches for 139 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Justin Jefferson score against the Patriots?
Justin Jefferson scored 29.3 points in PPR leagues, 24.8 in half-PPR and 20.3 in standard scoring against the Patriots in Week 12 of the 2022 season, on 9 catches for 139 yards and a touchdown. He drew 30% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Vikings?
Justin Jefferson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 29.3 PPR points on 18.7 xFP (+10.6). Dalvin Cook fell furthest short, with 9.6 points on 22.5 xFP (−12.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Vikings?
Dalvin Cook had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 9.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
Which team won the turnover battle in Patriots vs Vikings?
The Patriots won the turnover battle 1–0: the Vikings gave the ball away 1 time and the Patriots not at all. The Vikings won the game anyway.
What is the all-time Patriots vs Vikings record?
The Patriots lead the all-time series 9–5 across 14 meetings since 1970.
When did the Patriots and Vikings last play before this game?
Before Week 12 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on December 2, 2018, when the Patriots beat the Vikings 24–10.
What was the closing spread for Patriots vs Vikings?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Vikings −2.5, making the Minnesota Vikings 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 42. That implied about 22.3 points for the Vikings and 19.8 for the Patriots.
Did Patriots vs Vikings go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 42, and the teams combined for 59 points, 17 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Patriots vs Vikings?
The Vikings covered by 4.5 against the closing line of Vikings −2.5. The final margin was 7 points.
