Final Score: Patriots 18 - Vikings 23
Sunday, November 2, 1997 at 1:00 PM ET
Patriots @ Vikings
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Patriots | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 4 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 19.3 | 25.2 |
| Last meeting | 26 | 20 |
| Stat | Patriots | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 8 | 8 |
| Avg points scored | 25.6 | 23.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 16.5 | 20.1 |
| Win percentage | 62% | 75% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 67% |
Recent Results
Patriots
vs Green Bay Packers
Oct 27, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 38
10-28
@ New York Jets
Oct 19, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 43
19-24
vs Buffalo Bills
Oct 12, 1997 · Margin: +27 · Total: 39
33-6
@ Denver Broncos
Oct 6, 1997 · Margin: -21 · Total: 47
13-34
vs Chicago Bears
Sep 21, 1997 · Margin: +28 · Total: 34
31-3
vs New York Jets
Sep 14, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 51
27-24
@ Indianapolis Colts
Sep 7, 1997 · Margin: +25 · Total: 37
31-6
vs Los Angeles Chargers
Aug 31, 1997 · Margin: +34 · Total: 48
41-7
vs Green Bay Packers
Jan 26, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 56
21-35
vs Jacksonville Jaguars
Jan 12, 1997 · Margin: +14 · Total: 26
20-6
Vikings
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oct 26, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 16
10-6
vs Carolina Panthers
Oct 12, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 35
21-14
@ Arizona Cardinals
Oct 5, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 39
20-19
vs Philadelphia Eagles
Sep 28, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 47
28-19
@ Green Bay Packers
Sep 21, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 70
32-38
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 14, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 42
14-28
@ Chicago Bears
Sep 7, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 51
27-24
@ Buffalo Bills
Aug 31, 1997 · Margin: +21 · Total: 47
34-13
@ Dallas Cowboys
Dec 28, 1996 · Margin: -25 · Total: 55
15-40
@ Green Bay Packers
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: -28 · Total: 48
10-38