Minnesota
Vikings
2-2
28
FINAL
44
Arizona
Cardinals
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Arizona Cardinals emerged victorious over the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 44-28, improving their record in Week 5 of the 2027 season. This win not only solidifies the Cardinals' position in the playoff race but also showcases their explosive offensive capabilities.
Quarterback Taylor Dot delivered a jaw-dropping performance, throwing for 520 yards and five touchdowns, connecting seamlessly with his star receiver CJ Jett, who racked up 252 receiving yards. The offensive prowess of the Cardinals proved too much for the Vikings, as they consistently found ways to exploit the defense and keep the scoreboard ticking.
Defensively, the Cardinals were impactful, highlighted by Kelee Ringo's two interceptions that turned the tide in critical moments. While the Vikings' defense struggled to contain Dot and Jett, it was a late-game interception that sealed Arizona's commanding win, allowing them to maintain control and stifle any hopes of a Minnesota comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Dot | QB | 43 | 29 | 67% | 520 | 5 | 3 | 118.3 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 24 | 8 | 33% | 167 | 2 | 2 | 51.9 |
| Gregory Davis | QB | 6 | 1 | 17% | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 12 | 105 | 8.8 | 12 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Gregory Davis | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sidney Rock | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| CJ Jett | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Jett | WR | 11 | 252 | 22.9 | 104 | 2 | 84 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 44 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 8 | 114 | 14.3 | 25 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Taylor Smart | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 18 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Sidney Rock | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Buckhalter | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Oscar Belt | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Jake Golday | SAM | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forrest Flowers | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 37 |

