Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots: matchup card, 2026
| MIN offense | NE defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive pass | 7.2% · 18th | 8.1% · 22nd |
| Pass success | 40.6% · 28th | 46.9% · 21st |
| Sacks | 9.8% · 29th | 7.9% · 5th |
| Turnovers | 6.6% · 6th | 9.4% · T-22nd |
| Stuffs | 17.2% · 14th | 16.7% · T-22nd |
| Run success | 34.1% · 27th | 37.6% · 12th |
| Explosive run | 11.0% · 13th | 9.7% · 10th |
| NE offense | MIN defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Explosive pass | 8.3% · 7th | 5.3% · 6th |
| Pass success | 52.5% · 3rd | 37.1% · 1st |
| Sacks | 6.3% · 16th | 11.0% · 1st |
| Turnovers | 17.6% · 31st | 16.0% · 4th |
| Stuffs | 17.3% · 15th | 18.8% · 13th |
| Run success | 35.6% · 25th | 34.4% · 2nd |
| Explosive run | 12.5% · T-10th | 13.3% · 27th |
Every rank is among all 32 teams in 2026, through Week 8 (MIN has played 7 games, NE 8). A defense is ranked on what its opponents did, so allowing less ranks higher; for sacks, takeaways and stuffs, making more ranks higher.
Solid line, round dots = offense. Dashed line, squares = defense. Outer ring = 1st of 32, amber dotted ring = middle of the league.
Sacks ÷ (pass attempts + sacks) · Turnovers ÷ drives · Runs for no gain or a loss ÷ designed runs