Minnesota Vikings (2009-2013) vs New England Patriots (2004-2008)

A simulated 7-game series between two all-time rosters, scored by our era-adjusted rating model. New England Patriots take it 4-1.

Minnesota Vikings · 2009-2013

Squad power 83.8 · headliner Jared Allen '11 (99)

QBBrett Favre (81) · Christian Ponder (74) · Matt Cassel (70)

RBAdrian Peterson (89) · Toby Gerhart (71) · Chester Taylor (69)

WRSidney Rice (86) · Percy Harvin (79) · Greg Jennings (75)

TEVisanthe Shiancoe (78) · Kyle Rudolph (76) · John Carlson (67)

EDGEJared Allen (99) · Ray Edwards (87) · Brian Robison (80)

DTKevin Williams (85) · Pat Williams (76) · Fred Evans (71)

LBE.J. Henderson (77) · Jasper Brinkley (69)

CBAntoine Winfield (79) · Asher Allen (72) · Tyrell Johnson (71)

SHarrison Smith (80) · Cedric Griffin (78) · Husain Abdullah (73)

New England Patriots · 2004-2008

Squad power 84.7 · headliner Randy Moss '07 (93)

QBTom Brady (88) · Matt Cassel (79)

RBCorey Dillon (82) · Kevin Faulk (77) · Laurence Maroney (74)

WRRandy Moss (93) · Wes Welker (80) · Deion Branch (75)

TEBenjamin Watson (71)

EDGEMike Vrabel (83) · Willie McGinest (79) · Adalius Thomas (78)

DTTy Warren (89) · Richard Seymour (88) · Vince Wilfork (75)

LBTedy Bruschi (81) · Jerod Mayo (76) · Junior Seau (75)

CBAsante Samuel (92) · Ellis Hobbs (76) · Randall Gay (74)

SRodney Harrison (81) · Eugene Wilson (78) · Brandon Meriweather (78)

Series result — New England Patriots win 4-1

Game 1: New England Patriots 24-19

Game 2: Minnesota Vikings 34-25

Game 3: New England Patriots 23-19

Game 4: New England Patriots 31-27

Game 5: New England Patriots 22-18

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