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Minnesota Vikings vs Houston Texans
An interconference series the two teams play only once every few years. Minnesota has won every meeting so far. Here is the complete head-to-head record, the last result, and every previous score.
All-time series
Vikings lead 6-0
Total meetings
6 regular-season games
Last meeting
Sep 22, 2024, Vikings 34-7
2026 schedule
No Vikings-Texans game
Series overview
A short, one-sided history
The Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans play in different conferences, so their schedules only cross when the NFC North and AFC South are paired for a season, roughly once every four years, plus the occasional preseason game. That has kept the series short: six regular-season meetings since the Texans joined the league as an expansion franchise in 2002, with the first game coming in 2004.
The series has also been entirely one-sided. Minnesota has won all six games, including three at home and three on the road, and Houston has never led the head-to-head record at any point. There is no rivalry angle here beyond the streak itself: no shared division, no playoff meetings, and no game currently scheduled between the two teams for the 2026 season.
Houston is not on Minnesota's confirmed 2026 regular-season schedule. This page is a historical and statistical reference, not a preview of an upcoming game.
All-time record
Vikings vs Texans head-to-head record
Regular-season meetings only. The teams have never met in the postseason.
6 games, 6 Minnesota wins
Minnesota is unbeaten in the series both at U.S. Bank Stadium and the Metrodome (3-0 at home) and in Houston (3-0 on the road). The Vikings have also won each of the last five meetings, dating back to 2008. Their largest margin of victory is 27 points, in the most recent game. Houston has not won a game in the series, so there is no "largest Texans win" to report.
| Total meetings | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vikings wins | 6 |
| Texans wins | 0 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Playoff meetings | 0 |
| Vikings home record | 3-0 |
| Vikings road record | 3-0 |
| Last 5 meetings | Vikings 5-0 |
| Largest Vikings win | 34-7 (2024), by 27 |
| Largest Texans win | None on record |
A preseason game was also played on August 9, 2025 (Vikings 20, Texans 10, at U.S. Bank Stadium). Preseason results are not counted in the regular-season series record above.
Latest meeting
Minnesota Vikings 34, Houston Texans 7
Week 3 of the 2024 regular season, September 22, 2024, U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis.
September 22, 2024 · Week 3 · U.S. Bank Stadium
Vikings improved to 3-0
Vikings
34
Texans
7
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 14 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 34 |
| Texans | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring summary
- Q1, 12:03Sam Darnold pass to Justin Jefferson, 6-yard touchdownVikings 7, Texans 0
- Q1, 1:08Sam Darnold pass to Aaron Jones, 8-yard touchdownVikings 14, Texans 0
- Q3, 10:22Sam Darnold pass to Jalen Nailor, 4-yard touchdownVikings 21, Texans 0
- Q3, 3:56C.J. Stroud pass to Cam Akers, 8-yard touchdownVikings 21, Texans 7
- Q4, 14:53Will Reichard, 35-yard field goalVikings 24, Texans 7
- Q4, 10:14Sam Darnold pass to Johnny Mundt, 2-yard touchdownVikings 31, Texans 7
- Q4, 4:43Will Reichard, 58-yard field goalVikings 34, Texans 7
Player stats from the latest meeting
Minnesota Vikings
- Sam Darnold, passing: 17/28, 181 yards, 4 TD, 0 INT
- Aaron Jones Sr., rushing: 19 carries, 102 yards
- Justin Jefferson, receiving: 6 catches, 81 yards, 1 TD
Houston Texans
- C.J. Stroud, passing: 20/31, 215 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
- Cam Akers, rushing: 9 carries, 21 yards
- Stefon Diggs, receiving: 10 catches, 94 yards
Darnold threw four touchdown passes and finished with a perfect afternoon in terms of turnovers, while Minnesota's defence forced two Stroud interceptions. Jones led all rushers with 102 yards, and Reichard added a 58-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. For Houston, Diggs was the game's leading receiver despite the lopsided final score.
Match history
Every Vikings vs Texans meeting
All six regular-season games, most recent first.
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2024 | Vikings 34, Texans 7 | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis |
| October 4, 2020 | Vikings 31, Texans 23 | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| October 9, 2016 | Vikings 31, Texans 13 | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis |
| December 23, 2012 | Vikings 23, Texans 6 | Reliant Stadium, Houston |
| November 2, 2008 | Vikings 28, Texans 21 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis |
| October 10, 2004 | Vikings 34, Texans 28 | Reliant Stadium, Houston |
Reliant Stadium in Houston was renamed NRG Stadium in 2014; both names refer to the same venue. Every meeting listed above was a regular-season game; the teams have never met in the playoffs.
A note on this page
What this page leaves out, and why
This page does not include a current-season team statistics comparison (points per game, total yards, turnovers) or a current-roster passing/rushing/receiving stat comparison. Minnesota opened the 2026 season with a 39-22 home win over Green Bay on September 13, but one game is not a meaningful season sample, so rather than estimate or reuse old numbers, those sections are left out. Current-season team comparisons become more useful as the season progresses; for now, see the standings and the Week 1 recap and box score.
For the same reason, there is no drive-by-drive chart tied to an upcoming game: Houston is not on Minnesota's 2026 schedule, so there is no future meeting to build one around. The scoring summary above instead covers the two teams' actual last meeting, on September 22, 2024.
Reader questions
Frequently asked questions
Who won the last Vikings vs Texans game?
Minnesota won 34-7 on September 22, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium. Sam Darnold threw four touchdown passes.
What is the Vikings' all-time record against the Texans?
Minnesota leads the regular-season series 6-0. The Vikings have won every meeting since the series began in 2004.
Have the Vikings and Texans ever met in the playoffs?
No. All six meetings between the two franchises have been regular-season games.
What was the largest margin of victory in the series?
Minnesota's 34-7 win in 2024 is the largest margin, 27 points. Houston has never won a game in the series.
Are the Vikings playing the Texans in 2026?
No. Houston is not on Minnesota's confirmed 2026 regular-season schedule.
Did the Vikings and Texans play a preseason game recently?
Yes. Minnesota beat Houston 20-10 in a preseason game on August 9, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium. That result does not count toward the regular-season series record.
Who had the most passing yards in the last meeting?
C.J. Stroud led all passers with 215 yards for Houston. Sam Darnold threw for 181 yards and four touchdowns for Minnesota.
Who had the most receiving yards in the last meeting?
Stefon Diggs led all receivers with 94 yards for Houston. Justin Jefferson led Minnesota with 81 yards and a touchdown.
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