Final2024 Week 13

U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN

Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 13 2024

Arizona Cardinals

Away

22

Minnesota Vikings

HomeWon

23

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cardinals3610322
Vikings3371023

ARI 22MIN 23 Final

  • Passing leader

    Kyler Murray

    ARI · QB

    17.2PPR pts

    31/45, 260 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Trey McBride

    ARI · TE

    21.6PPR pts

    12 REC, 96 YDS

  • Cardinals leader

    Marvin Harrison Jr.

    ARI · WR

    17.0PPR pts

    5 REC, 60 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Byron Murphy Jr.

    MIN

    1 INT, 5 TKL

Vikings 23, Cardinals 22: Minnesota rallies from 3 down at halftime

Minnesota erased a 9–6 halftime deficit, outscoring Arizona 17–13 after the break to win 23–22. Arizona outgained the Vikings 406–273, but the Vikings averaged 5.4 yards per play.

The Cardinals went 5-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers.

Key advantages

  • +0.1 yards/play MIN 5.4 · ARI 5.3
  • +1 turnover margin MIN 1 · ARI 2 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Vikings Won

Minnesota won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Cardinals vs Vikings
CardinalsStatVikings
5.3Yards per play5.4
2Turnovers1
Other team stats
406Total yards273
77Plays51
38%Third-down conversion13%
35:49Time of possession24:11

Scoring Summary

The Vikings scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Cardinals scored one touchdown and five field goals.

Scoring plays, Cardinals vs Vikings
TimeTeamPlayARIMIN
1st quarter
9:02ARIChad Ryland 32-yard FG Takes lead30
4:42MINJohn Parker Romo 44-yard FG Ties game33
2nd quarter
6:01ARIChad Ryland 31-yard FG Takes lead63
1:12MINJohn Parker Romo 55-yard FG Ties game66
0:00ARIChad Ryland 24-yard FG Takes lead96
3rd quarter
8:33ARIChad Ryland 40-yard FG Extends lead126
4:37ARIKyler Murray → Marvin Harrison Jr., 15-yard TD Extends leadChad Ryland XP196
1:17MINSam Darnold → Johnny Mundt, 4-yard TDJohn Parker Romo XP1913
4th quarter
11:08MINJohn Parker Romo 31-yard FG1916
3:20ARIChad Ryland 23-yard FG Extends lead2216
1:13MINSam Darnold → Aaron Jones, 5-yard TD Game winnerJohn Parker Romo XP2223

Fantasy Points: Cardinals vs Vikings, Week 13 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Trey McBrideARITE21.6 PTSTE3
  2. Sam DarnoldMINQB19.6 PTSQB13
  3. Kyler MurrayARIQB17.2 PTSQB17
  4. Marvin HarrisonARIWR17.0 PTSWR21

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kyler MurrayARIQB17.2QB1731/4526012748072.5Start/Sit →
Sam DarnoldMINQB19.6QB1321/31235204220111.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Trey McBrideARITE21.6TE3TE———1212960Start/Sit →
Marvin HarrisonARIWR17.0WR21WR———125601
Justin JeffersonMINWR16.9WR22WR———97990Start/Sit →
James ConnerARIRB11.1RB25RB1768043130
Michael WilsonARIWR10.5WR40WR———75550Start/Sit →
Johnny MundtMINTE10.2TE20TE———22221Start/Sit →
Aaron JonesMINRB9.8RB28RB52204361
Jordan AddisonMINWR9.4WR46WR———64540Start/Sit →
T.J. HockensonMINTE5.8TE30TE———63280Start/Sit →
Elijah HigginsARITE4.3TE35TE———22230Start/Sit →
Jalen NailorMINWR2.8WR94WR———21180Start/Sit →
Greg DortchARIWR2.7WR96WR1603210Start/Sit →
Emari DemercadoARIRB2.5RB59RB31202130Start/Sit →
Cam AkersMINRB2.2RB62RB4220————
Trey BensonARIRB2.0RB64RB3200————
Tip ReimanARITE1.9TE47TE———1190Start/Sit →
Brandon PowellMINWR1.8WR101WR———1180
Ty ChandlerMINRB0.2RB73RB220————

Fantasy Usage

Arizona Cardinals

Snap Share

  1. Trey McBrideTE77 snaps94%
  2. Marvin HarrisonWR72 snaps88%
  3. Michael WilsonWR67 snaps82%
  4. James ConnerRB48 snaps59%
  5. Tip ReimanTE34 snaps41%

Target Share43 targets

  1. Trey McBride28%, 12 targets
  2. Marvin Harrison28%, 12 targets
  3. Michael Wilson16%, 7 targets
  4. James Conner9%, 4 targets
  5. Greg Dortch7%, 3 targets
  6. Other12%, 5 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. James Conner55%, 17 carries
  2. Kyler Murray23%, 7 carries
  3. Emari Demercado10%, 3 carries
  4. Trey Benson10%, 3 carries
  5. Greg Dortch3%, 1 carries

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Justin JeffersonWR51 snaps96%
  2. Jordan AddisonWR50 snaps94%
  3. T.J. HockensonTE34 snaps64%
  4. Jalen NailorWR31 snaps58%
  5. Aaron JonesRB28 snaps53%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Justin Jefferson30%, 9 targets
  2. T.J. Hockenson20%, 6 targets
  3. Jordan Addison20%, 6 targets
  4. Aaron Jones13%, 4 targets
  5. Johnny Mundt7%, 2 targets
  6. Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share15 carries

  1. Aaron Jones33%, 5 carries
  2. Sam Darnold27%, 4 carries
  3. Cam Akers27%, 4 carries
  4. Ty Chandler13%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Justin JeffersonMINWR5196%930%0
Jordan AddisonMINWR5094%620%0
Trey McBrideARITE7794%1228%0
Marvin HarrisonARIWR7288%1228%0
Michael WilsonARIWR6782%716%0
T.J. HockensonMINTE3464%620%0
James ConnerARIRB4859%49%17
Jalen NailorMINWR3158%27%0
Aaron JonesMINRB2853%413%5
Johnny MundtMINTE2242%27%0
Tip ReimanARITE3441%12%0
Zay JonesARIWR3239%00%0
Elijah HigginsARITE2530%25%0
Cam AkersMINRB1630%00%4
Emari DemercadoARIRB2227%25%3
Greg DortchARIWR1923%37%1
Trey BensonARIRB1316%00%3
Nick MuseMINTE815%00%0
Ty ChandlerMINRB59%00%2
Brandon PowellMINWR36%13%0
Trent SherfieldMINWR24%00%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Kyler MurrayARI · QB17.224.6−7.4100%45 att—45723%00%
Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI · WR17.020.6−3.688%28% tgt—000%1228%
Trey McBrideARI · TE21.620.6+1.094%28% tgt—000%1228%
James ConnerARI · RB11.117.9−6.859%55% car—01755%49%
Sam DarnoldMIN · QB19.616.4+3.2100%31 att—31427%00%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR16.915.4+1.596%30% tgt—000%930%
Michael WilsonARI · WR10.512.0−1.582%16% tgt—000%716%
Jordan AddisonMIN · WR9.410.3−0.994%20% tgt—000%620%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE5.810.3−4.564%20% tgt—000%620%
Aaron Jones Sr.MIN · RB9.810.1−0.353%33% car—0533%413%
Greg DortchARI · WR2.75.8−3.123%7% tgt—013%37%
Emari DemercadoARI · RB2.55.4−2.927%10% car—0310%25%
Elijah HigginsARI · TE4.33.4+0.930%5% tgt—000%25%
Jalen NailorMIN · WR2.83.4−0.658%7% tgt—000%27%
Johnny MundtMIN · TE10.23.4+6.842%7% tgt—000%27%
Cam AkersMIN · RB2.22.6−0.430%27% car—0427%00%
Trey BensonARI · RB2.02.00.016%10% car—0310%00%
Brandon PowellMIN · WR1.81.7+0.16%3% tgt—000%13%
Tip ReimanARI · TE1.91.7+0.241%2% tgt—000%12%
Ty ChandlerMIN · RB0.21.3−1.19%13% car—0213%00%

Team totals: Cardinals 43 targets and 31 carries; Vikings 30 targets and 15 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 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kyler Murray Unlucky

ARI · QB · 17.2 pts on 24.6 expected

31 of 45 passing for 260 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 7 carries for 48 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 24.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Kyler Murray →

Sam Darnold

MIN · QB · 19.6 pts on 16.4 expected

21 of 31 passing for 235 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for 22 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Sam Darnold →

Marvin Harrison Jr.

ARI · WR · 17.0 pts on 20.6 expected

12 targets (28% of the team's), 5 catches for 60 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.6 expected.

Trey McBride

ARI · TE · 21.6 pts on 20.6 expected

12 targets (28% of the team's), 12 catches for 96 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Trey McBride →

Justin Jefferson Strong role

MIN · WR · 16.9 pts on 15.4 expected

9 targets (30% of the team's), 7 catches for 99 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Jordan Addison

MIN · WR · 9.4 pts on 10.3 expected

6 targets (20% of the team's), 4 catches for 54 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Jordan Addison →

James Conner Unlucky

ARI · RB · 11.1 pts on 17.9 expected

4 targets (9% of the team's), 3 catches for 13 yards; 17 carries (55% of the team's) for 68 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Johnny Mundt Ran hot

MIN · TE · 10.2 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 22 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Johnny Mundt →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Arizona Cardinals

  • Stock down: Greg Dortch played 23% of the snaps, down from a 45% season average.

Minnesota Vikings

  • Stock up: Jordan Addison played 94% of the snaps, up from a 78% season average.
  • Stock down: Brandon Powell played 6% of the snaps, down from a 26% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Cardinals defense and Vikings defense
Points allowed toCardinals DVikings D
QBs16.915.5
RBs23.618.8
WRs32.439.7
TEs9.711.3

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Minnesota opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.

Vikings win probability

Vikings win probability by game minuteVikings started at 50%, stood at 38% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −17Murray → Harrison, 15-yd TD22% → 5%Q3 4:37
  2. +16Darnold → Mundt, 4-yd TD3% → 20%Q3 1:17
  3. +15Romo 31-yd FG15% → 30%Q4 11:08
  4. −14Ryland 23-yd FG17% → 3%Q4 3:20
  5. +70Darnold → Jones, 5-yd TD<1% → 70%Q4 1:13

Swing in Vikings win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Cardinals vs Vikings
Arizona CardinalsMeasureMinnesota Vikings
77Plays51
60%Pass rate71%
5.5Yds / dropback5.7
5.0Yds / carry4.5
5/13Third downs1/8

Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 26 fewer plays than Arizona.

  • Top targets
  • ARI Harrison 28% · McBride 28% · Wilson 16%
  • MIN Jefferson 30% · Addison 20% · Hockenson 20%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Cardinals vs Vikings
ResultARIMIN
Touchdowns12
Field goals53
Punts12
Turnovers21
Missed field goals11

MIN turnover edge: +1

  • The Cardinals opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 57-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
ARIQ1 15:0011575:58Field goal
MINQ1 9:029444:20Field goal
ARIQ1 4:426193:18Punt
MINQ1 1:24150:09Fumble
ARIQ1 1:154-81:57Missed FG
MINQ2 14:183-32:08Punt
ARIQ2 12:1011716:09Field goal
MINQ2 6:019334:49Field goal
ARIQ2 1:1212641:12Field goal
MINQ3 15:006451:32Missed FG
ARIQ3 13:2810454:55Field goal
MINQ3 8:333-51:34Punt
ARIQ3 6:595732:22Touchdown
MINQ3 4:376703:20Touchdown
ARIQ3 1:174151:30Interception
MINQ4 14:479553:39Field goal
ARIQ4 11:0816667:48Field goal
MINQ4 3:208702:07Touchdown
ARIQ4 1:13400:40Interception
MINQ4 0:331-10:33End 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

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Cardinals vs Vikings
CardinalsStatVikings
8-9Record14-3
23.5Points per game25.4
358.2Yards per game346.9
5.9Yards per play5.6
22.3Points allowed per game19.5
342.5Yards allowed per game335.4

Cardinals and Vikings in Fantasy

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Cardinals vs Vikings Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Cardinals vs Vikings Week 13 game?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 23–22 in Week 13 of the 2024 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on December 1, 2024. See the Vikings' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Cardinals vs Vikings?

The final score was Vikings 23, Cardinals 22. The Cardinals led 9–6 at halftime, and the second half went Cardinals 13, Vikings 17.

What happened in the Cardinals vs Vikings game?

Minnesota erased a 9–6 halftime deficit, outscoring Arizona 17–13 after the break to win 23–22. Arizona outgained the Vikings 406–273, but the Vikings averaged 5.4 yards per play. Trey McBride led all players with 12 catches for 96 yards. The Cardinals committed 2 turnovers, the Vikings 1.

What was the game-winning score in Cardinals vs Vikings?

Sam Darnold's 5-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Jones with 1:13 left in the fourth quarter gave the Vikings a 23–22 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Cardinals vs Vikings?

Trey McBride led the game with 21.6 PPR fantasy points, the TE3 of Week 13, on 12 catches for 96 yards. Sam Darnold was next with 19.6 (QB13). See Trey McBride's 2024 game log.

Who led Cardinals vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?

Kyler Murray (ARI) led all passers with 31 of 45 for 260 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. James Conner (ARI) led in rushing with 17 carries for 68 yards. Justin Jefferson (MIN) led in receiving with 7 catches for 99 yards.

How many fantasy points did Trey McBride score against the Vikings?

Trey McBride scored 21.6 points in PPR leagues, 15.6 in half-PPR and 9.6 in standard scoring against the Vikings in Week 13 of the 2024 season, on 12 catches for 96 yards. He drew 28% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Vikings?

Johnny Mundt outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 10.2 PPR points on 3.4 xFP (+6.8). Kyler Murray fell furthest short, with 17.2 points on 24.6 xFP (−7.4). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Vikings?

Kyler Murray had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 24.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 17.2. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Vikings come back to beat the Cardinals?

The Vikings' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Sam Darnold's 5-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Jones in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Sam Darnold's 5-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Jones then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Cardinals vs Vikings?

The Vikings won the turnover battle 2–1: the Cardinals gave the ball away 2 times and the Vikings 1 time. The Vikings won the game.

What was the turning point of Cardinals vs Vikings?

Sam Darnold's 5-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Jones with 1:13 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Vikings' win probability from <1% to 70%.

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 13 of 2024, they last met in the 2022 season on October 30, 2022, when the Vikings beat the Cardinals 34–26.

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.