Vikings at Cardinals
Minnesota Vikings 17, Arizona Cardinals 12 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Vikings 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Cardinals 12 1 TD · 2 FG · 0 XPCarson Beck 249 yds passingAhmad Hardy 45 yds rushingMarvin Harrison Jr 127 yds receivingRiley Moss 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 183 · 230Passing yards 126 · 192Rushing yards 57 · 38Completions 12/23 · 7/17Yards per carry 4.1 · 3.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
In a tightly contested battle, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals 17-12 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, this matchup held significant implications for their playoff aspirations.
Carson Beck led the Cardinals' offense with 249 passing yards and one touchdown, demonstrating his ability to move the ball effectively through the air. Marvin Harrison Jr. was a standout performer in the receiving game, racking up 127 yards on seven receptions. However, it was the Vikings who found just enough offensive production, with Ahmad Hardy contributing 45 rushing yards to keep the chains moving.
The Minnesota defense played a crucial role in securing the victory, highlighted by Colin Simmons' impressive 2.5 sacks and Riley Moss's two interceptions. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Moss picked off Beck, thwarting a potential game-winning drive for Arizona. This defensive stand not only preserved the lead for Minnesota but also showcased their ability to capitalize on critical moments.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 12/23 | 52% | 135 | 0 | 1 | 51.9 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 7/17 | 41% | 249 | 1 | 2 | 68.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 11 | 40 | 3.6 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Carson BeckQB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 3 | 127 | 42.3 | 57 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Duce RobinsonWR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 13 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 31 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Riley MossCB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin SimmonsLEDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ThomasFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Budda BakerSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard MooreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zaven CollinsSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BurchREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Antre PrinceCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Louis MooreFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/2 | 2 | 51 |
| Cardinals | |||
| Ben SaulsK | 2/2 | 0 | 35 |
| Blake GillikinP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |