Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 8 2022
Arizona Cardinals
Away
26
Minnesota Vikings
HomeWon
34
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 3 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 26 |
| Vikings | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 34 |
ARI 26MIN 34 Final
Passing leader
26.6PPR pts
31/44, 326 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT
Top fantasy scorer
DeAndre Hopkins
33.9PPR pts
12 REC, 159 YDS, 1 TD
Cardinals leader
Rondale Moore
23.4PPR pts
7 REC, 92 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Harrison Smith
1 INT, 6 TKL
Vikings 34, Cardinals 26: Minnesota beats Arizona
Minnesota led 14–10 at halftime and outscored Arizona 20–16 after the break to win 34–26. The Vikings finished with a narrow 381–375 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Cardinals went 4-for-11 on third down and committed three turnovers.
Key advantages
- +0.2 yards/play MIN 5.6 · ARI 5.4
- +2 turnover margin MIN 1 · ARI 3 turnovers
- +6 total yards MIN 381 · ARI 375
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Vikings Won
Minnesota won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.
| Cardinals | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | Yards per play | 5.6 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 375 | Total yards | 381 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 70 | Plays | 68 |
| 36% | Third-down conversion | 46% |
| 30:33 | Time of possession | 29:27 |
Scoring Summary
The Vikings scored five touchdowns; the Cardinals scored three touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | ARI | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 10:12 | MIN | Kirk Cousins 17-yard TD run Takes leadGreg Joseph XP | 0 | 7 |
| 6:04 | ARI | Matt Prater 44-yard FG | 3 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 9:54 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → Johnny Mundt, 1-yard TD Extends leadGreg Joseph XP | 3 | 14 |
| 0:47 | ARI | Kyler Murray → DeAndre Hopkins, 6-yard TDMatt Prater XP | 10 | 14 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:01 | ARI | Kyler Murray → Zach Ertz, 8-yard TD Takes leadMatt Prater XP | 17 | 14 |
| 5:47 | MIN | Alexander Mattison 7-yard TD run Takes leadGreg Joseph XP | 17 | 21 |
| 4:07 | MIN | Dalvin Cook 4-yard TD run Extends leadGreg Joseph XP | 17 | 28 |
| 2:27 | ARI | Kyler Murray → Rondale Moore, 38-yard TD2-pt try failed | 23 | 28 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 12:32 | ARI | Matt Prater 34-yard FG | 26 | 28 |
| 8:36 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → K.J. Osborn, 5-yard TD Extends leadXP missed | 26 | 34 |
Fantasy Points: Cardinals vs Vikings, Week 8 2022
Fantasy leaders
- DeAndre Hopkins33.9 PTSWR2
- Kyler Murray26.6 PTSQB3
- Dalvin Cook25.1 PTSRB8
- Kirk Cousins23.5 PTSQB7
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | 26.6 | QB3 | 31/44 | 326 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 36 | 0 | 95.5 | Start/Sit → |
| Kirk Cousins | 23.5 | QB7 | 24/36 | 232 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 103.0 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Hopkins | 33.9 | WR2 | WR | — | — | — | 13 | 12 | 159 | 1 | |
| Dalvin Cook | 25.1 | RB8 | RB | 20 | 111 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 0 | |
| Rondale Moore | 23.4 | WR6 | WR | 2 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 92 | 1 | |
| Justin Jefferson | 15.8 | WR20 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 98 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Zach Ertz | 13.4 | TE5 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 34 | 1 | |
| Adam Thielen | 12.7 | WR29 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 67 | 0 | |
| Alexander Mattison | 10.0 | RB31 | RB | 5 | 40 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
| K.J. Osborn | 8.8 | WR48 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Eno Benjamin | 8.5 | RB36 | RB | 9 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 0 | |
| Johnny Mundt | 7.1 | TE21 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Irv Smith | 6.8 | TE23 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 28 | 0 | |
| Darrel Williams | 3.4 | RB54 | RB | 5 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | |
| Greg Dortch | 1.2 | WR98 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Robbie Chosen | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| A.J. Green | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Arizona Cardinals
Snap Share
Target Share43 targets
- DeAndre Hopkins30%, 13 targets
- Rondale Moore19%, 8 targets
- Eno Benjamin16%, 7 targets
- Zach Ertz12%, 5 targets
- Robbie Chosen7%, 3 targets
- Other16%, 7 targets
Carry Share22 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 2 carries
Minnesota Vikings
Snap Share
Target Share31 targets
- Justin Jefferson26%, 8 targets
- Adam Thielen23%, 7 targets
- Dalvin Cook19%, 6 targets
- K.J. Osborn16%, 5 targets
- Irv Smith13%, 4 targets
- Other3%, 1 targets
Carry Share29 carries
- , 20 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 4 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Hopkins | 78 | 100% | 13 | 30% | 0 |
| Rondale Moore | 77 | 99% | 8 | 19% | 2 |
| Justin Jefferson | 70 | 99% | 8 | 26% | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | 69 | 88% | 5 | 12% | 0 |
| Adam Thielen | 62 | 87% | 7 | 23% | 0 |
| K.J. Osborn | 57 | 80% | 5 | 16% | 0 |
| Dalvin Cook | 54 | 76% | 6 | 19% | 20 |
| Eno Benjamin | 58 | 74% | 7 | 16% | 9 |
| Johnny Mundt | 43 | 61% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Irv Smith | 34 | 48% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| A.J. Green | 37 | 47% | 1 | 2% | 0 |
| Darrel Williams | 21 | 27% | 3 | 7% | 5 |
| Greg Dortch | 20 | 26% | 3 | 7% | 0 |
| Trey McBride | 20 | 26% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Alexander Mattison | 17 | 24% | 0 | 0% | 5 |
| Robbie Chosen | 7 | 9% | 3 | 7% | 0 |
| Jalen Reagor | 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Stephen Anderson | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jacob Hollister | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+12.2DeAndre Hopkins33.9 PTS vs 21.7 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−9.0Eno Benjamin8.5 PTS vs 17.5 xFP
- Highest expected volume22.9 xFPDalvin Cook25.1 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalvin CookMIN · RB | 25.1 | 22.9 | +2.2 | 76% | 69% car | — | 0 | 20 | 69% | 6 | 19% |
| Kyler MurrayARI · QB | 26.6 | 22.5 | +4.1 | 100% | 44 att | — | 44 | 6 | 27% | 0 | 0% |
| DeAndre HopkinsARI · WR | 33.9 | 21.7 | +12.2 | 100% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 13 | 30% |
| Kirk CousinsMIN · QB | 23.5 | 17.8 | +5.7 | 100% | 36 att | — | 36 | 4 | 14% | 0 | 0% |
| Eno BenjaminARI · RB | 8.5 | 17.5 | −9.0 | 74% | 41% car | — | 0 | 9 | 41% | 7 | 16% |
| Rondale MooreARI · WR | 23.4 | 14.6 | +8.8 | 99% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 9% | 8 | 19% |
| Justin JeffersonMIN · WR | 15.8 | 13.3 | +2.5 | 99% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 26% |
| Adam ThielenMIN · WR | 12.7 | 11.7 | +1.0 | 87% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 23% |
| K.J. OsbornMIN · WR | 8.8 | 8.3 | +0.5 | 80% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 16% |
| Zach ErtzARI · TE | 13.4 | 8.3 | +5.1 | 88% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 12% |
| Darrel WilliamsARI · RB | 3.4 | 8.2 | −4.8 | 27% | 23% car | — | 0 | 5 | 23% | 3 | 7% |
| Irv Smith Jr.MIN · TE | 6.8 | 6.7 | +0.1 | 48% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Greg DortchARI · WR | 1.2 | 5.0 | −3.8 | 26% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| Robbie ChosenARI · WR | 0.0 | 5.0 | −5.0 | 9% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| Alexander MattisonMIN · RB | 10.0 | 3.2 | +6.8 | 24% | 17% car | — | 0 | 5 | 17% | 0 | 0% |
| A.J. GreenARI · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 47% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
| Johnny MundtMIN · TE | 7.1 | 1.7 | +5.4 | 61% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Cardinals 43 targets and 22 carries; Vikings 31 targets and 29 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Kyler Murray
31 of 44 passing for 326 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 6 carries for 36 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.5 expected.
Best score since Week 2.
Kirk Cousins Ran hot
24 of 36 passing for 232 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for 22 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
DeAndre Hopkins Ran hot
13 targets (30% of the team's), 12 catches for 159 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Eno Benjamin Unlucky
7 targets (16% of the team's), 4 catches for 23 yards; 9 carries (41% of the team's) for 22 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Season high in targets (7). Fewest points since Week 4.
Dalvin Cook Strong role
6 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 30 yards; 20 carries (69% of the team's) for 111 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.9 expected.
Justin Jefferson
8 targets (26% of the team's), 6 catches for 98 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.
Fewest points since Week 3.
Rondale Moore Ran hot
8 targets (19% of the team's), 7 catches for 92 yards and 1 touchdown; 2 carries (9% of the team's) for 12 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Zach Ertz Ran hot
5 targets (12% of the team's), 4 catches for 34 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Arizona Cardinals
- Stock up: Eno Benjamin played 74% of the snaps, up from a 47% season average.
- Stock down: Greg Dortch played 26% of the snaps, down from a 49% season average.
- Stock down: Robbie Chosen played 9% of the snaps, down from a 75% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Cardinals D | Vikings D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 18.0 | 18.8 |
| RBs | 25.4 | 22.1 |
| WRs | 30.2 | 39.2 |
| TEs | 16.7 | 11.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Minnesota opened at 62% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Vikings win probability
Key Swings
- +18Cousins 17-yd TD run61% → 80%Q1 10:12
- −31Murray → Ertz, 8-yd TD74% → 43%Q3 9:01
- +33Mattison 7-yd TD run42% → 75%Q3 5:47
- +19Cook 4-yd TD run76% → 95%Q3 4:07
- +26Cousins → Osborn, 5-yd TD69% → 95%Q4 8:36
Swing in Vikings win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Arizona Cardinals | Measure | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Plays | 68 |
| 69% | Pass rate | 57% |
| 6.2 | Yds / dropback | 5.3 |
| 3.5 | Yds / carry | 6.0 |
| 4/11 | Third downs | 6/13 |
Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 2 fewer plays but gained 2.5 more yards per carry.
- Top targets
- ARI Hopkins 30% · Moore 19% · Benjamin 16%
- MIN Jefferson 26% · Thielen 23% · Cook 19%
Possession Results
| Result | ARI | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 5 |
| Field goals | 2 | 0 |
| Punts | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 1 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 1 |
MIN turnover edge: +1
- The Vikings opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Vikings scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 25 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | Q1 15:00 | 10 | 75 | 4:48 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q1 10:12 | 8 | 49 | 4:08 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q1 6:04 | 7 | 37 | 2:55 | Downs |
| ARI | Q1 3:09 | 5 | 7 | 3:15 | Punt |
| MIN | Q2 14:54 | 9 | 83 | 5:00 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q2 9:54 | 7 | 26 | 4:09 | Punt |
| MIN | Q2 5:45 | 5 | 19 | 2:06 | Punt |
| ARI | Q2 3:39 | 10 | 72 | 2:52 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q2 0:47 | 7 | 37 | 0:47 | Missed FG |
| ARI | Q3 15:00 | 3 | -5 | 2:51 | Punt |
| MIN | Q3 12:09 | 3 | -12 | 0:54 | Punt |
| ARI | Q3 11:15 | 5 | 52 | 2:14 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q3 9:01 | 8 | 75 | 3:14 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q3 5:47 | 1 | 0 | 0:20 | Interception |
| MIN | Q3 5:27 | 4 | 31 | 1:20 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q3 4:07 | 4 | 70 | 1:40 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q3 2:27 | 3 | -1 | 1:28 | Fumble |
| ARI | Q3 0:59 | 7 | 8 | 3:27 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q4 12:32 | 3 | 6 | 1:58 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 10:34 | 4 | 25 | 1:58 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q4 8:36 | 5 | 31 | 1:53 | Interception |
| MIN | Q4 6:43 | 3 | -4 | 2:12 | Punt |
| ARI | Q4 4:31 | 8 | 40 | 1:52 | Downs |
| MIN | Q4 2:39 | 3 | 7 | 0:47 | Punt |
| ARI | Q4 1:52 | 9 | 36 | 1:52 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Cardinals vs Vikings Head-to-Head
The Cardinals and Vikings first met in 1963 and have played 31 times since.
- All-time series
- 19–12Vikings lead, 31 meetings since 1963
- Postseason
- 2–0Vikings won in 1974 and 1998
- Largest Cardinals win
- 56–141963
- Largest Vikings win
- 28–01991
Since 2021
2–1 Vikings lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. V = Vikings win, C = Cardinals win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2024 Wk 13 Cardinals at Vikings, 2024 Wk 13 recap MIN 23 ARI 22 MIN W
- 2022 Wk 8 Cardinals at Vikings MIN 34 ARI 26 MIN W
- 2021 Wk 2 Vikings at Cardinals, 2021 Wk 2 recap ARI 34 MIN 33 ARI W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Cardinals | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 4-13 | Record | 13-4 |
| 20.0 | Points per game | 24.9 |
| 323.5 | Yards per game | 361.5 |
| 4.8 | Yards per play | 5.5 |
| 26.4 | Points allowed per game | 25.1 |
| 348.9 | Yards allowed per game | 388.7 |
Cardinals vs Vikings Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- MIN −4Vikings covered by 4
- Total
- 48.5Over: 60 points scored (by 11.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 26.3 | 34 | +7.8 |
| Cardinals | 22.3 | 26 | +3.8 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Vikings 2–0 ATS, overs 2–0.
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Arizona Cardinals
- Against the spread
- 4–4
- Over/under
- 3–4–1
- ATS as favorite
- 1–1
- ATS as underdog
- 3–3
- ATS on the road
- 2–2
Minnesota Vikings
- Against the spread
- 3–4
- Over/under
- 4–3
- ATS as favorite
- 3–3
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 2–2
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Cardinals and Vikings in Fantasy
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Cardinals vs Vikings Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Cardinals vs Vikings Week 8 game?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 34–26 in Week 8 of the 2022 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on October 30, 2022. See the Vikings' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Cardinals vs Vikings?
The final score was Vikings 34, Cardinals 26. The Vikings led 14–10 at halftime, and the second half went Cardinals 16, Vikings 20.
What happened in the Cardinals vs Vikings game?
Minnesota led 14–10 at halftime and outscored Arizona 20–16 after the break to win 34–26. The Vikings finished with a narrow 381–375 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play. DeAndre Hopkins led all players with 12 catches for 159 yards and a touchdown. The Cardinals committed 3 turnovers, the Vikings 1.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Cardinals vs Vikings?
DeAndre Hopkins led the game with 33.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR2 of Week 8, on 12 catches for 159 yards and a touchdown. Kyler Murray was next with 26.6 (QB3).
Who led Cardinals vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?
Kyler Murray (ARI) led all passers with 31 of 44 for 326 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Dalvin Cook (MIN) led in rushing with 20 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown. DeAndre Hopkins (ARI) led in receiving with 12 catches for 159 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did DeAndre Hopkins score against the Vikings?
DeAndre Hopkins scored 33.9 points in PPR leagues, 27.9 in half-PPR and 21.9 in standard scoring against the Vikings in Week 8 of the 2022 season, on 12 catches for 159 yards and a touchdown. He drew 30% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Vikings?
DeAndre Hopkins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 33.9 PPR points on 21.7 xFP (+12.2). Eno Benjamin fell furthest short, with 8.5 points on 17.5 xFP (−9.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Vikings beat the Cardinals?
The Vikings beat the Cardinals 34–26 because they averaged 5.6 yards per play to 5.4, won the turnover battle 3–1, and outgained them 381–375.
Which team won the turnover battle in Cardinals vs Vikings?
The Vikings won the turnover battle 3–1: the Cardinals gave the ball away 3 times and the Vikings 1 time. The Vikings won the game.
What is the all-time Cardinals vs Vikings record?
The Vikings lead the all-time series 19–12 across 31 meetings since 1963, including a 2–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Cardinals and Vikings last play before this game?
Before Week 8 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on September 19, 2021, when the Cardinals beat the Vikings 34–33.
Have the Cardinals and Vikings met in the playoffs?
Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 1998 playoffs. The Cardinals are 0–2 against the Vikings in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Cardinals vs Vikings?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Vikings −4, making the Minnesota Vikings 4-point favorites, with a closing total of 48.5. That implied about 26.3 points for the Vikings and 22.3 for the Cardinals.
Did Cardinals vs Vikings go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 48.5, and the teams combined for 60 points, 11.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Cardinals vs Vikings?
The Vikings covered by 4 against the closing line of Vikings −4. The final margin was 8 points.