Vikings at Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 38, Minnesota Vikings 7 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Vikings 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Cardinals 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPSam Darnold 359 yds passingJeremiyah Love 73 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 173 yds receivingBlake Cashman 14 tkl defenseTotal yards 325 · 462Passing yards 282 · 359Rushing yards 43 · 103Completions 21/34 · 27/36Yards per carry 2.9 · 3.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals dominated the Minnesota Vikings, securing a 38-7 victory. This win not only boosts the Cardinals' playoff hopes but also solidifies their position as a force to be reckoned with in the league.
Sam Darnold was the standout performer for Arizona, throwing for 359 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his sharp decision-making and precision throughout the game. Jeremiyah Love contributed significantly on the ground with 73 rushing yards, providing balance to the offense, while Justin Jefferson of the Vikings put up an impressive 173 receiving yards, though it wasn’t enough to shift the momentum in his team’s favor.
Defensively, the Cardinals were opportunistic, with Craig Woodson snagging an interception that halted any potential comeback from the Vikings. Andrew Van Ginkel added pressure with 1.5 sacks, but it was the Cardinals' overall relentless defensive effort that ultimately turned the tide, allowing them to pull away decisively in the second half. This performance cements Arizona's dominance in the matchup and leaves the Vikings seeking answers ahead of the postseason.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 21/34 | 62% | 282 | 1 | 1 | 85.6 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 27/36 | 75% | 359 | 2 | 0 | 124.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ DuffWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 19 | 73 | 3.8 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Eric LivingstonHB | 8 | 14 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 6 | 173 | 28.8 | 107 | 1 | 93 | 0 |
| KJ DuffWR | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cam ColemanWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 70 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 75 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 35 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael TriggTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Devin PeraltaWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Eric LivingstonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua WilliamsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will HeldtREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew EllisonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Denzel WardCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brauntae JohnsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles MurphyLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 5 | 19 |