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...
Sep 22, 2025, 10:53 pm - AP
Play-By-Play
1st Quarter
Minnesota Vikings
Touchdown
12:03 - 1st
0
HOU
7
MIN
Justin Jefferson 6 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Will Reichard Kick)
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:21
Minnesota Vikings
Touchdown
1:08 - 1st
0
HOU
14
MIN
Aaron Jones 8 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Will Reichard Kick)
6 plays, 56 yards, 3:23
3rd Quarter
Minnesota Vikings
Touchdown
10:22 - 3rd
0
HOU
21
MIN
Jalen Nailor 4 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Will Reichard Kick)
8 plays, 77 yards, 4:38
Houston Texans
Touchdown
3:56 - 3rd
7
HOU
21
MIN
Cam Akers 8 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
7 plays, 72 yards, 3:31
4th Quarter
Minnesota Vikings
Field Goal
14:53 - 4th
7
HOU
24
MIN
Will Reichard 35 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 43 yards, 4:03
Minnesota Vikings
Touchdown
10:14 - 4th
7
HOU
31
MIN
Johnny Mundt 2 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Will Reichard Kick)
7 plays, 53 yards, 3:47
Minnesota Vikings
Field Goal
4:43 - 4th
7
HOU
34
MIN
Will Reichard 58 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:06
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