Texans vs Vikings

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Matchup Preview

Updated 1 week ago
Recent meetings favor the Minnesota Vikings, and their steadier franchise pedigree stands taller than the Texans' current profile. The Vikings host this game and the venue gives a clear home tilt in their favor. Head to head scoring has been moderate, so expect a balanced game rather than a shootout. The Texans enter with slipping form while Minnesota looks steadier, so early down execution matters more than volume. Red zone efficiency and avoiding big mistakes should decide it, with a small lean to the home team.
This preview uses only the supplied categorical trends. It does not include injuries, market lines, or outside information.

Edge Meter

Offense 7/10

Vikings offense pairs steadier team form with home comfort; Texans' attack has shown little life in recent trends.

Defense 6/10

Vikings defense benefits from home edge and matches up well in a moderate scoring environment; Texans defense is flat.

Special Teams 5/10

Provided trends do not indicate a clear gap in special teams, so this phase looks neutral between the clubs.

Coaching 6/10

Organizational steadiness and medium pedigree favor the Vikings' decision making, while Texans face more strain from recent form.

Key Mismatches

  • Recent form versus franchise baseline
    Texans' downward recent form contrasts with the Vikings' steadier pedigree, creating a gap in short term execution.
  • Home tilt against moderate scoring profile
    A clear home edge for Minnesota may amplify small advantages in a matchup that historically produces moderate scoring.
  • Execution focus over volume
    With neither team trending toward extreme scoring, red zone work and turnover avoidance will likely decide the result.

Trend Callouts

Recent meetings favor the Vikings Head to head scoring profile is moderate, pointing to a balanced game shape Texans are trending down while Vikings remain steadier in the short term

Head-to-Head Record (All Time)

HOU
Texans
3
Wins
0
Ties
MIN
Vikings
10
Wins

Average Scores

Texans vs Vikings

Texans 15.8 PPG
Vikings 28.2 PPG

Home Field Advantage

Texans vs Vikings

Texans at Home 2-3
40% Win Rate
Vikings at Home 7-1
88% Win Rate

Highest Scoring Game

Texans vs Vikings

62 Total Points
Oct 10, 2004
Texans 28 - 34 Vikings

Last Meeting

Texans vs Vikings

Sep 22, 2024
Texans 7 - 34 Vikings
Vikings Won

Recent Meetings (Last 5)

Sep 22, 2024
MIN W
Texans 7
@
Vikings 34
Oct 04, 2020
MIN W
Texans 23
@
Vikings 31
Oct 09, 2016
MIN W
Texans 13
@
Vikings 31
Dec 23, 2012
MIN W
Texans 6
@
Vikings 23
Nov 02, 2008
MIN W
Texans 21
@
Vikings 28

Upcoming Games for Texans

Sep 21, 2025
@ Jaguars
EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
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Sep 28, 2025
vs Titans
NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
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Oct 05, 2025
@ Ravens
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
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Upcoming Games for Vikings

Sep 21, 2025
vs Bengals
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
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Sep 28, 2025
@ Steelers
Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
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Oct 05, 2025
@ Browns
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
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Historical Performance (All-Time Stats)

HOU

Texans

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 23 Seasons
44%
162-209-1
PLAYOFF SEASONS 23 total
8
35% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
37%
31-52-1
MIN

Vikings

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 64 Seasons
55%
537-438-11
PLAYOFF SEASONS 64 total
32
50% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
58%
49-35-0