Houston Texans vs Minnesota Vikings

NFL

Texans

2-1

7-34

Final

Vikings

3-0

U.S. Bank Stadium

TV: DAZN

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Downs
Field Goal
Downs
Touchdown
Interception

Team	1	2	3	4	T
HOU	0	0	7	0	7
MIN	14	0	7	13	34

Who won: Vikings 34-7

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Houston Texans 34-7 on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings outscored the Texans 14-0 in the 1st quarter. Sam Darnold led the Vikings in passing yards (17/28, 181 YDS, 4 TD). C.J. Stroud led the Texans in passing yards (20/31, 215 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT).

Recap · Sep 22

Vikings stay undefeated with 34-7 dismantling of Texans behind fierce defense, Darnold's 4 TDs

With the Minnesota Vikings savoring the unfamiliar vibe of being in full control in the fourth quarter, Justin Jefferson climbed on the bench to repeatedly wave his arms in encouragement of the...

What it means

Texans 1-1 on the road; Vikings 2-0 at home.
Texans without Azeez Al-Shaair (LB), listed out.
Vikings without Justin Jefferson (WR), listed out.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 11h ago

NFL suspends officials Jeff Seeman, Adrian Hill for conduct toward players

ESPN · 15h ago

The Texans defense struggled in Week 4 loss to the Cowboys

ESPN · 15h ago

Vikings LG Jackson likely out for season, LT Darrisaw has concussion

ESPN · 21h ago

Stephen A. not buying into Cowboys after win over Texans

ESPN · 22h ago

Vikings make history at 4-0 -- without a scoring offense

ESPN · 1d ago

NFL looking into exchange between Vikings' Wilson, ref Hill

ESPN · 1d ago

Vikings know offense needs to be better despite 4-0 start

Recap · 1d ago

Unbeaten Vikings keep Dolphins winless with dominant defense, Reichard's kicks, Hockenson's catches

Injuries and inactives

Texans3rd in AFC South

Azeez Al-Shaair LB
Groin
Out
Jaden Crumedy DT
Shoulder
Questionable
Jaylin Smith CB
Hamstring
Questionable
Kenneth Murray Jr. LB
Head
Questionable
Tank Dell WR
Knee - ACL + MCL, Surgery, left
Injured Reserve

Vikings1st in NFC North

Justin Jefferson WR
Ankle, Sprain, left
Out
Brett Thorson P
Hamstring, right
Out
Charles Demmings CB
Hamstring
Out
Donovan Jackson G
Knee - Meniscus, Surgery
Out
Christian Darrisaw OT
Concussion
Questionable

Quarterbacks

Texans3rd in AFC South

C.J. Stroud QB

Season passing leader · 215 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

Vikings1st in NFC North

Sam Darnold QB

Season passing leader · 181 YDS, 4 TD

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Game info

Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN · Turf, indoors · Attendance 66,843
Officials: Shawn Hochuli (Referee), Tim Podraza (Line Judge), Jim Quirk (Side Judge), Jimmy Russell (Back Judge), Terry Killens Jr. (Umpire), Patrick Holt (Down Judge), Jason Ledet (Field Judge)