Minnesota
Vikings
3-2
37
FINAL
20
Arizona
Cardinals
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 14 clash, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 37-20, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The victory was crucial for the Vikings as they look to secure their position in the postseason, while the loss leaves the Cardinals searching for answers as the season winds down.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Running back Demond Claiborne added a strong ground game with 87 rushing yards, providing balance to the Vikings' offensive attack. On the receiving end, Trey Palmer led the Cardinals with 65 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Minnesota's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Vikings made their mark with a standout performance from Marshon Lattimore, who snagged two crucial interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Minnesota. Andrew Van Ginkel added to the pressure with a sack, disrupting Arizona's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Lattimore's first interception led to a quick touchdown, effectively shifting momentum and allowing the Vikings to maintain control for the remainder of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 195 | 2 | 2 | 70.8 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 15 | 8 | 53% | 147 | 0 | 1 | 59.5 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 5 | 4 | 80% | 57 | 1 | 1 | 114.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 10 | 87 | 8.7 | 9 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | — | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 17 | 61 | 3.6 | 25 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Palmer | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 16 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordan Childers | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 18 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 15 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 7 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 35 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| DaQuan Ogletree | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bobby Graham | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshon Lattimore | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Klay Cunningham | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conrad Russo | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Blount | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cameron Saxton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 53 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

