Cardinals at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 17, Arizona Cardinals 14 · NFL Champs Madden 27 Franchise
Final Score
Cardinals 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Vikings 17 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPKyler Murray 85 yds passingBucky Irving 124 yds rushingJa'Tavion Sanders 48 yds receivingJevon Holland 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 199 · 192Passing yards 59 · 51Rushing yards 140 · 141Completions 5/14 · 8/11Yards per carry 11.7 · 8.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19h ago
In a tightly contested battle on the gridiron, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals 17-14 in Week 14 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Vikings who ultimately came out on top, keeping their postseason hopes alive.
Bucky Irving was the standout performer for Minnesota, rushing for an impressive 124 yards, showcasing his ability to break tackles and find lanes. Kyler Murray led the Cardinals with 85 passing yards and a touchdown, but he struggled to find consistency against a tough Vikings defense. Ja'Tavion Sanders contributed in the passing game with 48 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Vikings made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Isaiah McDuffie recorded a crucial sack, while D'Angelo Ponds snagged an interception that stifled a potential scoring drive for Arizona. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Minnesota's defense held firm, allowing the offense to run down the clock and secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 5/14 | 36% | 85 | 1 | 4 | 41.3 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 8/11 | 73% | 70 | 0 | 1 | 51.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 19 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 6 | 31 | 5.2 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 11 | 124 | 11.3 | 61 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 1 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 31 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Josh JobeCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillianCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor GuzmanDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno StoneFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Jevon HollandFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle HamiltonSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffieSAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack BaunWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carter IISS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi MatthewsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick FernandezFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |