Final · Kickoff
2000 Regular season · Week 3 · Foxboro Stadium
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the New England Patriots 21–13 on the road at Foxboro Stadium in Week 3 of the 2000 regular season on September 17, 2000. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 8 points.
The result moved the Vikings to 3–0 and dropped the Patriots to 0–3. It was the Vikings’ third straight win. It was the Patriots’ third straight loss. The Vikings finished 2000 at 11–5 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. The Patriots finished 2000 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 24–17 on November 24, 2002.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Vikings lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 2000 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
