Minnesota
Vikings
8-2
37
FINAL
40
Arizona
Cardinals
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 6d ago
In a thrilling Week 11 showdown, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 40-37. The stakes were high as both teams vied for playoff positioning, making every yard and point critical as the season approaches its climax. Jack Hettsfield of the Vikings showcased his arm strength, racking up 320 passing yards and throwing four touchdown passes to keep his team competitive. However, it was Bucky Irving's explosive performance for the Cardinals that stole the show, as he rushed for 120 yards, providing a crucial ground game to complement Ja'Kobi Lane's impressive 123 receiving yards. The Vikings' defense, led by Sonny Styles, put up a fight with five total tackles and two sacks, but it was the Cardinals' ability to capitalize on key moments that swung the game. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Arizona scored on a pivotal drive, putting them ahead for good and forcing Minnesota to play catch-up. With both teams displaying offensive firepower, it was ultimately Arizona's efficiency that sealed the victory.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jack HettsfieldQB16956%32042101.0
Big D RandyQB241458%2414297.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bucky IrvingHB201206.0421250
Big D RandyQB2189.0—0192
Mike Washington Jr.HB482.04090
Tommy WheatleyHB111.02010
Cole KmetTE100.02000
Jack HettsfieldQB000.0—001
Ja'Kobi LaneWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Ja'Kobi LaneWR512324.6922420
Marco DawkinsWR210753.5112550
Kairo VossWR18383.0191830
Colton HayesTE36822.7170421
Pete Crow-ArmstrongWR24623.0160240
Tyrell MossWR13939.031390
Bucky IrvingHB3258.3191170
Luther Burden IIIWR22311.5170130
Bojangle McCrackenTE22211.010190
Jaylin NoelWR11313.090130
Dylan SampsonHB11212.091120
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Daniel CarlsonK11421
Chase McLaughlinK11563