Game Recap
In a week 8 collision, the Patriots got a 26-23 victory against the Vikings. Patriots had the lead 14-13 heading into the final quarter, and hung on at the end to win it by 3.The Patriots then took it in overtime.
The Patriots were led by Hugh Millen who finished with 326 yards passing in the air, 1 TD, was 22 of 32 passing. Leonard Russell rumbled for 1 TD. Irving Fryar had 161 yards receiving, 9 catches.
For the Vikings, Rich Gannon tossed in 317 yards, 1 touchdown, zero interceptions. Cris Carter finished with 114 receiving yards, 10 pass catches.
The Patriots tallied 399 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 9 of 19 on third downs. The Vikings finished with 444 total yards, 29 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 9 of 19 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 26-23
- Date: Sunday, October 20, 1991
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 399, Turnovers: 2
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 444, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
OT |
TOT |
| MIN |
0 |
10 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
23 |
| NWE |
7 |
7 |
0 |
9 |
3 |
26 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Hugh Millen | NWE | 22-32 | 326 | 1 | 1 | 33 | |
| Rich Gannon | MIN | 35-63 | 317 | 1 | 0 | 32 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Leonard Russell | NWE | 25 | 78 | 1 | 23 | |
| Darrin Nelson | MIN | 4 | 51 | 0 | 27 | |
| Terry Allen | MIN | 9 | 40 | 0 | 8 | |
| Rich Gannon | MIN | 3 | 18 | 0 | 9 | |
| John Stephens | NWE | 9 | 12 | 0 | 8 | |
| Anthony Carter | MIN | 2 | 11 | 0 | 10 | |
| Rick Fenney | MIN | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Irving Fryar | NWE | 9 | 161 | 0 | 33 | |
| Cris Carter | MIN | 10 | 114 | 0 | 32 | |
| Greg McMurtry | NWE | 3 | 69 | 1 | 27 | |
| Steve Jordan | MIN | 7 | 67 | 0 | 18 | |
| Anthony Carter | MIN | 9 | 62 | 1 | 13 | |
| Marv Cook | NWE | 6 | 57 | 0 | 23 | |
| Herschel Walker | MIN | 5 | 37 | 0 | 11 | |
| Hassan Jones | MIN | 2 | 24 | 0 | 14 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIN | 27 | 141 | 1 | | |
| NWE | 37 | 97 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIN | 35-63 | 317 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| NWE | 22-32 | 326 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
More Game Information On The Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots
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- Weather: 48 degrees, relative humidity 49%, wind 18 mph
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