Cardinals at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 44, Arizona Cardinals 9 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Cardinals 9 0 TD · 3 FG · 0 XP
Vikings 44 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPAnthony Richardson Sr 449 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 57 yds rushingJa'Marr Chase 177 yds receivingZack Baun 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 213 · 518Passing yards 117 · 449Rushing yards 96 · 69Completions 13/38 · 27/33Yards per carry 3.4 · 2.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 9d ago
In a commanding performance, the Minnesota Vikings toppled the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 44-9 in the Wildcard Round of the 2026 season. This victory propels the Vikings forward in the playoffs, showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball against the struggling Cardinals.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who put on a spectacular show with 449 passing yards and five touchdown throws. His favorite target, Ja'Marr Chase, was instrumental as well, racking up 177 receiving yards, making big plays that kept the Cardinals' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Vikings were equally impressive, as Zack Baun wreaked havoc with 2.5 sacks, constantly pressuring the Cardinals' offense. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when Minnesota's defense forced a crucial turnover, leading to a quick touchdown that shifted momentum entirely in their favor. With the Cardinals unable to respond effectively, the Vikings cruised to an easy victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 13/38 | 34% | 117 | 0 | 0 | 43.4 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 27/33 | 82% | 449 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 16 | 57 | 3.6 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 13 | 39 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 7 | 15 | 2.1 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Nyheim Miller-HinesHB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Matthew GoldenWR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mitchell EvansTE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 5 | 177 | 35.4 | 161 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 4 | 136 | 34.0 | 112 | 2 | 86 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jack BechWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Nick CrossSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay WalkerMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersSAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais CampbellDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Zack BaunWILL | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marques SigleSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan DavisDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashtyn DavisFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Eugene AsanteMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon SmithMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 3/3 | 0 | 38 |
| Other | |||
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey SlyeK | 3/3 | 5 | 50 |