Arizona
Cardinals
3-13
14
FINAL
52
Minnesota
Vikings
3-13
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant showing, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Arizona Cardinals 52-14 in Week 18 of the 2027 season, securing a strong finish to their campaign. The victory not only showcased the Vikings' offensive firepower but also solidified their position heading into the playoffs with confidence.
Minnesota's Dante Moore delivered a spectacular performance, throwing for 328 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating exceptional poise and precision throughout the game. Jordan Mason contributed significantly on the ground with 91 rushing yards, while Justin Jefferson led the receiving corps with 85 yards, highlighting a well-rounded offensive attack that kept the Cardinals on their heels.
Defensively, the Vikings were relentless, with Derek Driver making a game-changing impact by recording three interceptions, which shifted momentum firmly in Minnesota's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when a timely pick from Driver set up another quick touchdown, allowing the Vikings to build an insurmountable lead. Despite Dadrion Taylor-Demerson's four tackles for Arizona, the Cardinals struggled to contain Minnesota's explosive offense, sealing their fate in this decisive matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 328 | 5 | 2 | 116.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 15 | 50% | 256 | 1 | 7 | 50.8 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | HB | 11 | 91 | 8.3 | 25 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 12 | 71 | 5.9 | 16 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | โ | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 57 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 70 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 9 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 38 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 52 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 43 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Driver | FS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 47 |

