Justin Jefferson led the receivers with 139 yards on nine catches and a touchdown. Thielen added 61 yards on nine catches and a touchdown, and tight end T.J. Hockenson hauled in five receptions for 43 yards and a score.
Running back Dalvin Cook recorded 42 yards on 22 carries, and Alexander Mattison had 11 yards on three attempts.
Just like the Vikings have done so many times this season, Minnesota was strong out of the gates offensively.
Cousins connected with tight end Johnny Mundt for 13 yards before a face mask penalty by New England and consecutive plays to Thielen put Minnesota in the Patriots red zone.
Three plays later, Cousins found Jefferson for a 6-yard touchdown before the Vikings offense joined him for a team Griddy celebration.
The opening-drive score was the seventh for Minnesota this season, with Cousins going 4-of-4 passing for 42 yards during the possession.
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