Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots (September 17, 2000)

Game Recap


In a September week 3 contest, the Vikings finished with a 21-13 win against the Patriots. The Vikings dropped 14 of their 21 points in the second quarter.

The Vikings were led by Daunte Culpepper who tossed in 177 yards passing, 2 touchdowns, was 19 of 28 passing. Robert Smith had 91 yards rushing, 1 touchdown.

For the Patriots, Drew Bledsoe threw for 190 yards passing, 1 touchdown, was 21 of 35 passing. Kevin Faulk rumbled for 80 yards rushing, 1 TD. Terry Glenn had 1 touchdown.

The Vikings ended up with 315 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 10 of 17 on third downs. The Patriots ended up with 267 total yards, 18 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were 5 of 12 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat New England PatriotsNWE 21-13
  • Date: Sunday, September 17, 2000
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:15PM
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 315, Turnovers: 2
  • New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 267, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIN 7 14 0 0 21
NWE 7 0 0 6 13

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Drew BledsoeNWE21-351901123
Daunte CulpepperMIN19-281772139

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Robert SmithMIN299117
Kevin FaulkNWE1380117
Daunte CulpepperMIN1259013
Drew BledsoeNWE32109
Jim KleinsasserMIN2402
Patrick PassNWE1101
Tony CarterNWE1101

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Terry GlennNWE869117
Cris CarterMIN767027
Troy BrownNWE762013
Matthew HatchetteMIN246139
Kevin FaulkNWE331023
Randy MossMIN220013
Johnny McWilliamsMIN31618
Chris CallowayNWE115015

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
MIN431541
NWE181031

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
MIN19-28177214
NWE21-35190113

More Game Information On The Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots

  • Attendance: 60,292
  • Weather: 70 degrees, relative humidity 0%, wind 15 mph, wind chill 0
  • Time of Game: 3:00 - 3 hours
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