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The drive centered around Moore, who also caught a 27-yard pass from Kyler Murray. The Cardinals attempted a two-point conversion, but a pass to DeAndre Hopkins ...

Cousins also completed one pass to Justin Jefferson for 28 yards on the drive. [Defensive stop] [The Cardinals defense came up big on consecutive plays by halting the Vikings on third-and-2 and again on fourth-and-2. The 15-yard penalty was assessed on the Cardinals first offensive play. Kyler Murray threw to a covered up Hopkins in the middle of the end zone. He adds another 21 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Murray fell on the ball to prevent a turnover, but the loss was enough to keep the Cardinals from attempting a fourth-down conversion.] [Score: Vikings 28, Cardinals 26 (12:32 fourth)] [Walking into the end zone] [Rondale Moore walked in for a touchdown at the end of a 38-yard play to make it a one-score game. [What a grab] [DeAndre Hopkins made a one-handed grab in the end zone to give the Cardinals a touchdown late in the first half. On third-and-8 from the Minnesota 11, the Cardinals took a 5-yard loss when the ball was snapped a Kyler Murray, who was obviously not ready to receive it as he was turned toward the sideline. [Cardinals take it away] [Isaiah Simmons sacked Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and forced a fumble, then recovered it to put the Cardinals back in position to take the lead. However, the Vikings missed the extra point to keep it a one-possession game. Kyler Murray completed passes to Rondale Moore (11 yards) and DeAndre Hopkins (17 yards) before a throw intended to tight end Zach Ertz was intercepted by Camryn Bynum at the Minnesota 36. With the ball their own 35, Murray found tight end Zach Ertz in the middle near midfield for a first down.

After a week off, it's once again time for Minnesota Vikings football. The Vikings, well-rested and confident with a 5-1 record, are set to take on the 3-4 ...

What a play to get the Vikings off to a strong start. The Vikings QB just took off and ran for a 17-yard touchdown on third and 4, diving to the pylon to finish it. When the Cardinals have the ball, the Vikings will need to find ways to keep Kyler Murray from scrambling all over the place. When the Vikings have the ball, interior pass protection will be important against a Cardinals defensive line led by J.J. The Vikings, well-rested and confident with a 5-1 record, are set to take on the 3-4 Cardinals at U.S. It'll be a special day in Minneapolis, as legendary defensive end Jared Allen will officially be inducted into the Vikings' Ring of Honor.

The Arizona Cardinals are on the road to take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. The Cardinals seek to win their second straight game and to have ...

You can also hear the Vikings’ broadcast on SiriusXM 158 or 228 and on the SXM App. You can also hear the Cardinals’ broadcast on SiriusXM 113 or 386 and on the SXM App. The game will air on FOX. The Cardinals’ regular radio broadcast in English will air on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. You can also stream the game on FuboTV ( The Arizona Cardinals are on the road to take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8.

No pregame injuries were tested among Vikings players on the active roster. Head coach Kevin O'Connell's team is healthy coming out of the bye week. Defensive ...

Someone in an Allen jersey rode around the west end of the field to prepare the horse for Allen's arrival when The horse on which ex-Vikings defensive end Jared Allen rode out of the tunnel and onto the field at U.S. Tight end Ben Ellefson, the Hawley, Minn.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cam Dantzler honored his late friend and former teammate Jeff Gladney with customized cleats Sunday ahead of a matchup against ...

“Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss.” Gladney was a first-round pick by the Vikings in 2020, and the Cardinals signed him in March to have a prominent role in the secondary this season. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cam Dantzler honored his late friend and former teammate Jeff Gladney with customized cleats Sunday ahead of a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

The first half has come to a close in Minneapolis as the Vikings hold onto a 14-10 lead as the half ended on a blocked 56-yard field goal from Greg Joseph.

The easiest way to do that is to run the football effectively and the Vikings have done just that. The Minnesota Vikings had the first possession of the game and Cousins took advantage of it. The Vikings got a touchdown on their third drive but left potential points on the board with simple missed throws from Cousins.

Down 34-26 with the ball, Kyler Murray and the Cardinals drove the ball into Minnesota territory only to see Murray get sacked by Za'Darius Smith with 27 ...

Back-to-back sacks by the Vikings ended a wild 34-26 win over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. Even when Minnesota scored to go up 34-26, Greg Joseph missed the extra point to keep it a one-score game. They led 14-3 late in the second quarter only to find themselves trailing 21-17 with nine minutes left in the third quarter.

Nothing comes easy for the 2022 Vikings, but they just keep finding ways to win. Week in and week out, they make plays in big moments and come out on top.

In the end, the Cardinals couldn't find a way to score another touchdown and set up a potential game-tying two-point try. Make sure to bookmark this site and check back daily for the latest Vikings news and analysis all offseason long. Their lead in the NFC North could grow even wider if the Packers lose to the Bills on Sunday Night Football. They took a 17-14 lead in the third quarter on Murray's second of three touchdown passes. Cousins got things started with a 17-yard scamper for a touchdown on the Vikings' opening possession. Osborn for a touchdown to extend the Vikings' lead, but Joseph's missed extra point kept Arizona alive. Then, in a game where two teams exchanged blows for four quarters, the Cardinals got in the next punch. With the final seconds ticking off the clock, Harrison Phillips then sacked Murray to end it, setting off a purple celebration inside U.S. The Vikings' special teams also chipped in with a big play, as Troy Dye recovered a muffed punt in the fourth quarter. A Greg Joseph missed extra point following Cousins' second touchdown pass kept the deficit at one score, giving the Cardinals a chance. They scored at least one touchdown in all four quarters, exceeding 30 points for the first time in the Kevin O'Connell era. Nothing comes easy for the 2022 Vikings, but they just keep finding ways to win.

Get a recap of the Arizona Cardinals vs. Minnesota Vikings football game.

... DE [Dalvin Tomlinson](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2979860/dalvin-tomlinson) (calf) left in the third quarter. [Max Garcia](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2512538/max-garcia) (shoulder), who started last week after [Justin Pugh](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15808/justin-pugh)'s season-ending knee injury, and LT [D.J. Humphries](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2971048/dj-humphries) (back) were inactive. His 56-yard attempt on the final snap of the first half was so low it hit Cardinals nose tackle [Leki Fotu](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4035666/leki-fotu) [in the facemask](https://twitter.com/AZCardinals/status/1586789087645958144). [Jordan Hicks](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2514270/jordan-hicks) dragged down [Eno Benjamin](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4242873/eno-benjamin) just short of the marker on fourth-and-4 to turn the ball over with 2:39 left. Then [Harrison Phillips](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3117255/harrison-phillips) brought him down for a big loss on the last play to end the game. [Greg Joseph](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3975763/greg-joseph), who missed an extra point for the second straight game, has missed five consecutive field goals at U.S. [Za'Darius Smith](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3043168/za'darius-smith) had three sacks to help Minnesota's defense hang on against [Kyler Murray](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3917315/kyler-murray), and the Vikings beat the [Arizona Cardinals](/nfl/team/_/name/ari/arizona-cardinals) 34-26 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive victory. [Zach Ertz](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15835/zach-ertz), came on the drive right after Cousins hit [K.J. Osborn](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3916566/kj-osborn) on third-and-2 from the 5 for a 34-26 lead. Jared Allen donned a cowboy hat and rode a black horse onto the field at halftime for his induction ceremony for the club’s Ring of Honor. [Ross Blacklock](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4038557/ross-blacklock) replaced [Jonathan Bullard](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2980097/jonathan-bullard) (illness) at the base DE spot.

Kyler Murray threw three touchdown passes and both DeAndre Hopkins and Rondale Moore had big games. Buy Cardinals Tickets. However, Murray was picked off twice ...

DeAndre Hopkins has a drop on second down and Murray can’t complete a pass to Greg Dortch on third down. The Vikings turn the takeaway into points. On third down, Isaiah Simmons strips Kirk Cousins for a sack and receivers the football. Harrison Smith intercepts the pass and the Vikings take over in Arizona territory. Alexander Mattison gives the Vikings the lead back with a seven-yard touchdown run. But the Vikings go three-and-out after a negative run by Dalvin Cook and a J.J. The Cardinals trail at halftime 14-10 and get the ball first to start the second half. The Vikings attempt a 56-yard field goal to end the first half. The Vikings score a second touchdown on a Kirk Cousins one-yard touchdown pass to tight end Johnny Mundt. The Cardinals get a 44-yard field goal on their first drive. They go 75 yards in 10 plays, and quarterback Kirk Cousins runs away from pressure on third down, going 17 yards for the first score of the game. The Arizona Cardinals were unable to win their second consecutive game.

Our Arizona Sports hosts and editors react as pre-snap problems continued to haunt the Cardinals' offense in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

The Cardinals continue to struggle in the first quarter — they still haven’t scored a touchdown in the first quarter all year. Head coach Kingsbury offered to sideline reporter Paul Calvisi afterward that Murray wearing a new play-call sheet on his left arm has something to do with curbing issues getting in and out of the huddles, but the results make it appear that effort isn’t working. Early struggles on both sides of the ball led to an early deficit. There is a randomness to the whole operation that makes the wins this year feel like happy accidents and not part of a plan. But this game went off script with the three turnovers and the crucial points the Vikings scored off those miscues. On a third-and-4 from the Minnesota 44-yard line, Murray opted to go to a diving Greg Dortch (short of the sticks) and he couldn’t make the play. Even on Murray’s last completion of the game — a 24-yarder from Murray to Hopkins on a broken play on their final possession — there were three receivers in basically the spot on the field. A poor pick by Kyler Murray on a deep ball underthrown to Robbie Anderson gave the Vikings the ball at the Cardinals’ 30-yard line and led to a touchdown. On fourth down, Murray dumped it off over the middle (short of the sticks) to Eno Benjamin, who was stopped short of the first down by Jordan Hicks. They managed to take the lead at 17-14 but the number of mistakes in the second half is just mind-boggling. And to be fair, 3-5 doesn’t mean you’re done in the NFC West. With nine games left, Arizona will likely have to go 6-3 to have a chance to make the playoffs, and that would take a Kingsbury team doing something they just don’t do: finishing strong.

If the Packers lose to the Bills Sunday night, they'll be four losses behind the Vikings in the NFC North.

The Packers (3-4) could be four games back in the loss column if they lose to the Bills in Buffalo on Sunday night. With 2:45 to go and Arizona down to one timeout, Adam Thielen was called for holding on first down. Minnesota could've put the final nail in the coffin, but instead they went three-and-out when two Dalvin Cook runs went for only four yards and then Cousins got sacked when J.J. Up 34-26, Cam Bynum intercepted Murray with 6:55 to go in the game. As far as Sunday's game went, Joseph had a terrible attempt on a 56-yard field goal as the first half came to end, so bad that the kick hit a defensive lineman in the head for a zero effort block. What was worse was Joseph banging an extra point off the upright in the fourth quarter.

The Minnesota Vikings picked up their sixth win of season Sunday with a 34-26 victory against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz.

Against the [Saints](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/saints/) last week, Simmons had a pick-six. Later, returner [Greg Dortch](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/greg-dortch-LXuT7JLh6O4b2T7s/) muffed a punt that Minnesota recovered. [Dalvin Cook](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/dalvin-cook-Q99hlGEYxo2NCWBY/)rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown and [Alexander Mattison](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/alexander-mattison-kUzBxoSbOCrNzg5T/)added 40 rushing yards and a score. [Billy Price](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/billy-price-Gq8yUPpJpG2cERFh/) snapped the ball when Murray wasn’t expecting it. [Kirk Cousins](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/kirk-cousins-iPIYwkTzxrquSQo2/)threw two touchdown passes and rushed for another in the win. [Kyler Murray](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/kyler-murray-NS1S9ZYKzjSSbF41/)was moving his offense into Vikings territory with under a minute to play but back-to-back Minnesota sacks staled the drive and secured the win.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Vikings forced three Cardinals turnovers in the second half, including one recovered after a muffed punt and followed two of the takeaways ...

the Cardinals at U.S. View arrival photos of Vikings players ahead of the Week 8 game vs. Tried to attack Peterson: The Cardinals tried to attack Patrick Peterson, throwing a quick pass to Rondale Moore, who was tackled for no gain, on the first snap. Hopkins caught three of four passes during the drive for 35 yards. Officials didn't see it, however, and Mundt found an opening in the Arizona defense for his first career touchdown reception (54th game). Vikings 28, Cardinals 26 It helped the Vikings total 42 rushing yards on seven carries during their first possession. Vikings 28, Cardinals 17 Vikings 28, Cardinals 23 After Kris Boyd caused initial pressure on Greg Dortch, Kene Nwangwu and Troy Dye hustled after the football. Vikings 21, Cardinals 17 Officials ruled Peterson had done a horse-collar tackle during the play and awarded the 15-yard penalty.

The Arizona Cardinals can sure vouch for it. Za'Darius Smith had three sacks to help a fired-up defense hang on against Kyler Murray, and the Vikings beat the ...

Osborn on third-and-2 from the 5 for a 34-26 lead that Greg Joseph failed to pad when his extra point hit the upright. Both Smith and Watt paid homage to Allen’s calf-roping celebration with their own sacks. “We just crushed ourselves, just did too many things that we can’t do,” Cardinals defensive end J.J. That touchdown was set up by a fumbled punt return by Greg Dortch at his 25. Cardinals: Five starters were inactive with injuries: LG Max Garcia (shoulder), LT D.J. Then they went 31 yards in four plays for a touchdown after Murray’s dangerous heave under pressure from his own end zone was picked off by Harrison Smith. “Against a good football team, they’re going to beat you.” All five of their wins in the streak have been within that margin. Jared Allen donned a cowboy hat and rode a black horse onto the field at halftime for his induction ceremony for the club’s Ring of Honor. It’s not like we’re getting blown out,” Hopkins said. “I thought we were a really good football team last year. Why we found them now, I don’t know,” Cousins said.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) runs up field during a 17-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona ...

Jared Allen donned a cowboy hat and rode a black horse onto the field at halftime for his induction ceremony for the club’s Ring of Honor. His 56-yard attempt on the final snap of the first half was so low it hit Cardinals nose tackle Leki Fotu Then Harrison Phillips brought him down for a big loss on the last play to end the game. Out of timeouts on their last drive, Murray was sacked by Smith at the 44 with 10 seconds remaining. Osborn on third-and-2 from the 5 for a 34-26 lead. The second pick, a throw way behind Zach Ertz, came on the drive right after Cousins hit K.J.

Vikings CB Patrick Peterson gave some details to why he's displeased with the Arizona Cardinals organization after Sunday's matchup.

Peterson has said he’s lost respect for Keim. What did I do to deserve this?'” “I’ve been told a lot of things about me with the other organization.

The Minnesota Vikings honored star defensive end Jared Allen on Sunday with his official induction to the team's Ring of Honor, and he entered in style.

Allen is also tied for the NFL record with four career safeties, all with the Vikings. Allen set the Vikings record for sacks in a season with 22 in 2011, a mark that’s also tied for third in NFL history. Allen learned earlier this year he would be the 27th player named to the Vikings’ Ring of Honor.

Greg Joseph has more missed extra points than any kicker in the NFL this year.

His only make was from 56 yards in Week 1 against the Packers. That was a brutal miss that forced the defense to save the day twice, rather than being up by two possessions. Osborn for a touchdown to put the Vikings up 34-26, Joseph banged the extra point off the left upright.

After a win over the Cardinals, Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson aired his grievances about his former team and his exit from Arizona.

Peterson said it was "mind-boggling" to him that someone -- presumably from the Cardinals organization -- would pass along such messages. Asked later to identify the dance, Peterson said: "I think it was Call of Duty. Peterson has now broken up six passes in the Vikings' past two games after managing a total of four breakups in their first five. "I'm still waiting on [general manager] Steve Keim to call me," said Peterson, who departed the Cardinals after the 2020 season. Peterson also revealed that he routinely found disparaging emails from fans printed out and left on his chair during his final seasons in the Cardinals locker room. [Minnesota Vikings](/nfl/team/_/name/min/minnesota-vikings) cornerback was primed for Sunday's matchup against the [Arizona Cardinals](/nfl/team/_/name/ari/arizona-cardinals), for whom he played the first 10 years of his career.

Adam Thielen and Za'Darius Smith both injured their knees during the game. Thielen hit the ground hard in the first quarter and Smith banged knees with Harrison ...

Both Tomlinson (calf) and Smith Jr. Both players returned to the game but Smith was rotated in and out of the game. Thielen hit the ground hard in the first quarter and Smith banged knees with Harrison Phillips.

Za'Darius Smith and Adam Thielen both got banged up but were able to remain in the game.

Make sure to bookmark this site and check back daily for the latest Vikings news and analysis all offseason long. "Pretty hopeful on that one, we'll just see the timeline," O'Connell said of Tomlinson's injury. The Vikings have been a remarkably healthy football team so far this season.

Tomlinson, who has played well in the Vikings' 6-1 start, left Sunday's win against the Cardinals with a calf injury. Both Tomlinson and head coach Kevin ...

- Tight end Jacob Hollister was promoted from the practice squad to help on special teams. Also, I had to make the plays that came to me." Linebacker Brian Asamoah, the rookie third-round pick, didn't show up on the stat sheet, but he continued to play a bit role against mobile quarterbacks like the Cardinals' Kyler Murray. "I didn't want to make a big deal about it, but I know what it is," Kendricks said. Thielen was injured on a 16-yard catch in the second quarter. The 325-pound Tomlinson walked off on his own and said afterward he expected to be "all right."

The Minnesota Vikings improved to 6-1 on the season with a thrilling victory over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday.

The Vikings defense gave up a lot of yards through the air to Kyler Murray, who threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns. In the win, the Vikings sustained a couple injuries to key players; namely Adam Thielen and Za’Darius Smith. Only the Philadelphia Eagles have a better record than the Vikings.

Coach Kevin O'Connell said that Thielen suffered a bruised knee during Sunday's 34-26 win against the Cardinals, but the wide receiver is "OK," Chris ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings started their 34-26 victory over the Arizona Cardinals with a 75-yard touchdown drive and ended it with a sack.

When the players have to tell the coach to "calm the f--- down" during a game, If it's not the miscommunication and turnovers -- they had three giveaways on Sunday -- it's the continued failure to send in play calls in a timely matter. "I ain't going to say nothing," said Smith, who had three of the Vikings' four sacks. It featured football players apologizing to their head coach after not getting sleep because they were playing the game through the night. You don't have to be around the Vikings long to feel the positive vibes. What are the things we really got to focus on in all three phases to win the football game each and every week? They have as much talent as the Vikings, but can't find a way to bring it together. "It's one of those things where we're focused on what we have internally in this locker room as a family, as a unit, and it's us against the world. I had no idea how much it means to the O-linemen when I run. The goal is to be talked about when the temperature drops and the shadows grow long on the season. Here's the thing about the Vikings: They have talent, are well-coached and generally don't beat themselves. They are not where they want to be, nor where they expect to be.

The pair of ex-Cardinals had a point to prove, with Patrick Peterson especially reveling in the chance to talk trash.

"I knew what was coming," Hicks said. "A team that's resilient, finds ways to win, that's really come together in the first year of a coaching staff with a bunch of changes. I was thinking they might try to isolate me." "That's just who they are." "There are certain feels that I have just based on that. "Everybody has a ton of respect for them," Kingsbury said. Hicks, who was with the Cardinals last season when they started 7-0 and folded, did most of the talking at the team meeting Saturday night. I still haven't talked to him." "I'm still waiting on [Cardinals General Manager] Steve Keim to call me. "They said as long as I was on the team, they wasn't going to be a season ticket holder anymore. "I got fan mails from the owner [Michael Bidwill] saying I can't tackle. "I have been told a lot of things about me from that organization," Peterson said.

As soon as Minnesota's Harrison Smith began his interception return, Patrick Peterson turned to the Arizona sideline with his arms in the air and his legs ...

"He loves the game, we love the game," wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins said. "Twelve years in, I’m still standing strong." "I’ve still got it," Peterson said. This team has really come together in the first year of a coaching staff and is special. "Effort has been outstanding, just not clean enough in any phase to get it done against these top-level teams and that’s coaches and players." So anytime you go against your old team there’s going to be that competitive fire." He’s a pro." "I got fan mails from the owner, saying I can’t tackle. You all love his spirit." "All I heard the last two years was, ‘He’s washed up. The extra intensity and constant trash-talking was intentional, he said. "I’ve been told a lot of things about me from that organization," Peterson said.

Vikings veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson becomes the latest NFL figure to make fun of Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's...

He finished with 326 passing yards on 31-of-44 completions to go with three touchdowns, but he was also intercepted twice and was sacked three times for a loss of 29 yards. Viking counterpart Kirk Cousins had a more consistent game, passing for 232 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions and three sacks for a loss of 24 yards while connecting on 23-of-36 throws. In one hilarious moment during Sunday’s game between the Vikings and the Cardinals, Peterson dished out a celebration he very much likely made to troll Murray.

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson got revenge on the team he spent several years with on Sunday -- the Arizona Cardinals.

"Twelve years in, I’m still standing strong." He entered Sunday’s game against the Cardinals with 25 total tackles and one interception. "I’ve still got it," Peterson said. Peterson had four tackles and three passes defended and the sour memories he had at the end of his career in Arizona appeared to still be prevalent. "I got fan mails from the owner, saying I can’t tackle. "All I heard the last two years was, ‘He’s washed up.

Watt blamed Vikings fans for misinterpreting his gesture, which he said was a tribute to Allen.

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The Minnesota Vikings mostly eschew the hackneyed motivational statements other teams have in their locker rooms, both at US Bank Stadium and in their.

[Johnny Mundt](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MundJo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) scored his first-career touchdown. [Kirk Cousins](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CousKi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) scored the first touchdown on a scramble. They had to prove they could score 30 points and that the defense could bend but not break against a good offense. The defense, especially [Za’Darius Smith](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitZa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), came up big in crucial moments. Osborn](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OsboKJ00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) had a diving catch in the end zone. [Justin Jefferson](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JeffJu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) under 100 yards receiving, but [Dalvin Cook](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CookDa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) had 141 all-purpose yards. [Jared Allen](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AlleJa22.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-). [Kliff Kingsbury](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KingKl00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-)’s Air Raid offense is as modern as it gets. They have a tribute to the players in the Ring of Honor, which now includes Ultimately, they got the lead back and kept Arizona at arm’s length, but they couldn’t ever pull away. There’s also a sign telling players that they can’t have smartwatches on the field – it’s against league policy. Eventually, the primate becomes a man.

The coach had another game ball, he said, for Za'Darius Smith, whose three sacks of Kyler Murray gave him 8½ in his first seven games with the Vikings after the ...

After a Cardinals penalty meant Murray would start his next drive from the Arizona 9, he threw deep while trying to avoid getting sacked in the end zone for a safety. Green held the Cardinals to a field goal on their first drive, and the Vikings built a 14-3 lead at the end of a nine-play, 83-yard drive where Cousins found a wide-open Johnny Mundt — the tight end who'd signed a modest two-year deal this offseason — for his first career touchdown. "One of the traits that makes Justin special, when the ball goes up in the air, he plays in such a way where he says, 'That's my football.'" The Vikings got the ball first, and for the third time in four games, they turned their opening drive into a touchdown. The 17-yard touchdown run was the second longest of Cousins' career, and it staked the Vikings to an early lead. On fourth down, with the Vikings up eight and 2:39 remaining, Hicks stopped Eno Benjamin 1 yard short of a first down on a reception over the middle, forcing a turnover on downs.

Do you have a comment or question? Send it to the Vikings.com Mailbag! Every Monday we'll post several comments and/or questions as part of the Vikings.com ...

It is games like these that show the grit and backbone of the Vikings and fans, and I suspect it won't be the last. In any event, as to the outcome of the games, they should be exciting again to watch and reminisce. As for when I go back and look at pics at the Old Met, I'm always amazed by the mettle of Vikings fans. Any time a team considers altering what it's built through trade, it would probably be best-served to make sure the chemistry that has served a team well will not be altered in an adverse way. I would say interior lineman, but I don't know if that would hurt the cohesiveness of the unit. With that in mind and the trade deadline coming up, I think that maybe we should go after either somebody in the defensive backfield to help shore that up or a coverage LB on defense. That could be a sign of respect by the Cardinals. PATs are important, and Joseph would likely be the first to say it. It is difficult for me to say that any particular player is not doing his job because I know they all put a tremendous amount of time and effort into being the best they can be. That particular scenario was at the end of the half, so there was no immediate consequence like advantageous field position immediately awarded to the Cardinals. The last punt of the game made me think of the "coffin corner." The Vikings then looked to veterans in 2021 by adding Peterson and Bashaud Breeland.

The Minnesota Vikings need to gather as an organization and purchase binders full of Powerball tickets, because their luck has turned for the better (the ...

No matter how much the Vikings improve in one-score games, they still have a significant problem. While good fortune is raining down on Cousins and new Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, they still can’t put teams down before they have a chance to come back. Maybe the Vikings’ luck is due in 2022. One-score games have been the death of the Vikings in recent years. Kyler Murray runs from side-to-side and in circles trying to find a lane to launch the ball through and hopefully find an open receiver. Plays like that are why it is so hard to trust the Vikings through seven games.

Following victory over the Cardinals, Vikings stars credited Kevin O'Connell with their performance in key moments.

“[O’Connell] brought that with him Day 1 when he walked in the building both in how we want to play and what team we want to be outside of this stadium.” They overcame those issues by taking advantage of what the Cardinals gave them in the form of 10 penalties, two interceptions and a fumbled punt. The hire of Kevin O’Connell signified a massive sea change in the way the players were managed. “I think a lot of guys are relying on a lot of experience,” receiver Adam Thielen said. They needed every bit of their all-for-one attitude to pull off a win over the Cardinals, who took the lead in the third quarter and threatened to go ahead again in the fourth quarter after a strip sack. What if a little more confidence and a little more belief in each other could get them over the hump?

Patrick Peterson finally got his revenge on the Arizona Cardinals in the Minnesota Vikings' win on Sunday. He had more words for the team off of it.

Saints](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/10/31/baltimore-ravens-new-orleans-saints-betting-odds-nfl-week-9/10654430002/) Bucs](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/10/31/los-angeles-rams-tampa-bay-buccaneers-odds-nfl-week-9/10654253002/) Cardinals](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2022/10/31/seattle-seahawks-arizona-cardinals-betting-odds-nfl-week-9-game/10654218002/) Jets](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/10/31/buffalo-bills-new-york-jets-betting-odds-nfl-week-9/10654112002/) Patriots](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/10/31/indianapolis-colts-new-england-patriots-betting-odds-nfl-week-9/10653743002/) Commanders](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/10/31/minnesota-vikings-washington-commanders-betting-odds-nfl-week-9-game/10654168002/) [Seahawks vs. Lions](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/10/31/green-bay-packers-detroit-lions-betting-odds-nfl-week-9/10653572002/) Bengals](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/10/31/carolina-panthers-cincinnati-bengals-betting-odds-nfl-week-9-game/10653503002/) Jaguars](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/10/31/las-vegas-raiders-jacksonville-jaguars-betting-odds-nfl-week-9/10653687002/) [Colts vs. Falcons](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/10/31/los-angeles-chargers-atlanta-falcons-betting-odds-nfl-week-9/10653389002/) Texans](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/10/31/philadelphia-eagles-houston-texans-betting-odds-nfl-week-9-game/10653334002/) Bears](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/10/31/miami-dolphins-chicago-bears-betting-odds-nfl-week-9-game/10653418002/) [Panthers vs.

Are the Raiders the most disappointing team in the NFL? Do the Falcons, Vikings and Seahawks have staying power in the NFC? Should the Jets bench Zach ...

[Tyreek Hill](https://www.nfl.com/players/tyreek-hill/) had 12 catches for 188 yards, while [Jaylen Waddle](https://www.nfl.com/players/jaylen-waddle/) hauled in eight balls for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Fifth-round CB [Tariq Woolen](https://www.nfl.com/players/tariq-woolen/) looks like [the biggest steal in the entire draft class](https://www.nfl.com/news/top-10-early-steals-from-the-2022-nfl-draft-class-round-1-punchline-cole-strange), while CB [Coby Bryant](https://www.nfl.com/players/coby-bryant/) is starting games in Year 1. [Drew Lock](https://www.nfl.com/players/drew-lock/) "will be arguably [the worst and least-inspiring quarterback battle on record](https://www.nfl.com/news/ranking-the-eight-nfl-divisions-by-quarterback-afc-west-stuffed-with-stars-afc-n)." [Kenneth Walker III](https://www.nfl.com/players/kenneth-walker-iii/) is a beast, having authored [another highlight-reel run](https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-k-9-is-on-the-loose-walker-outraces-giants-for-16-yard-td) in Sunday's [27-13 win over the Giants](https://www.nfl.com/games/giants-at-seahawks-2022-reg-8). [the division favorite](https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-playoff-predictions-will-chiefs-be-dethroned-in-uber-competitive-afc-we). [Geno Smith](https://www.nfl.com/players/geno-smith/) and Pete Carroll's Seahawks. With [Micah Parsons](https://www.nfl.com/players/micah-parsons/) spearheading a ferocious defense and [Dak Prescott](https://www.nfl.com/players/dak-prescott/) getting back into a groove on offense, the Cowboys are rounding into form as a complete team. [straight to a Patriots defender](https://www.nfl.com/videos/zach-wilson-s-reckless-sideline-pass-ends-with-int-by-mccourty). [Tom Brady](https://www.nfl.com/players/tom-brady/), Todd Bowles, the defense ... Moore](https://www.nfl.com/players/d-j-moore/) on [a miraculous, 62-yard touchdown heave](https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-p-j-walker-unloads-62-yard-hail-mary-td-to-d-j-moore) with 12 seconds remaining. Walker](https://www.nfl.com/players/phillip-walker/) connected with [D.J. ](https://www.nfl.com/news/9-last-minute-predictions-for-2022-nfl-season-aaron-rodgers-wins-3rd-straight-mv) Well, touché, America!