Minnesota
Vikings
4-1
27
FINAL
20
Arizona
Cardinals
0-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings secured a hard-fought victory over the Arizona Cardinals, winning 27-20 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams came into this matchup looking to solidify their standings, but the Vikings ultimately prevailed.
Kyler Murray led the Vikings with a strong performance, throwing for two touchdowns and effectively managing the game in crucial moments. On the opposing side, Joe Milton showcased his arm strength, racking up 346 passing yards and keeping the Cardinals in contention until the final whistle. Kenneth Walker contributed significantly on the ground with 67 rushing yards, while Michael Wilson emerged as a standout receiver, amassing an impressive 186 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Vikings were able to make key stops when it mattered most, with DaRon Bland leading the charge with five total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense stifled a potential game-tying drive, forcing Milton into an interception that shifted momentum back to the Vikings. Despite a valiant effort from the Cardinals' defense, highlighted by a sack from David Stone and an interception by Mike Jackson, it wasn't enough to turn the tide in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 31 | 14 | 45% | 346 | 2 | 2 | 80.8 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 28 | 14 | 50% | 264 | 2 | 1 | 91.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 14 | 67 | 4.8 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 8 | 8 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | WR | 4 | 186 | 46.5 | 77 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 176 | 29.3 | 92 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 51 | 1 | 47 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Stone | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Key | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tevarua Tafiti | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Manu | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 50 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 4 | 0 | 51 |

