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NFL · Week 5 · October 9, 2011 · 12 min read

Arizona Cardinals vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2011 Week 5 Recap

Vikings defeat Cardinals 34–10 in Week 5

L.Fitzgerald led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 10–34 Week 5 finish.

Arizona Cardinals 10 1–4
Final 10–34
Minnesota Vikings 34 1–4 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
10–34
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 3–28 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
K. Kolb
FantasyHQ MVP
L.Fitzgerald
Game date
October 9, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • L.Fitzgerald 4 REC · 66 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Housler 3 REC · 25 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Arian Smith
    Arian Smith 1 CAR · 2 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • D.Aromashodu 2 REC · 81 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Booker 1 CAR · 25 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.McNabb 10/25 · 164 YDS · 1 TD +0.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 34–10 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 3–28 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
L. Fitzgerald
Top passer
K. Kolb
Biggest EPA play
(1:26) (Shotgun) 2-R.Bartel pass deep middle intended for 85-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 33-J.…
Game date
2011-10-09

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 34–10 on 2011-10-09. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +3.85 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Arizona Cardinals0370010
Minnesota Vikings28033034

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ARIArizona Cardinals
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 9:23TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 4
    Score
    0-6

    (9:23) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 9:18XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-7

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 9:02TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 24
    Score
    0-13

    (9:02) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 8:55XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-14

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 6:31TD
    DMD. McNabb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 4
    Score
    0-20

    (6:31) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb scrambles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 6:25XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-21

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 2:48TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 14
    Score
    0-27

    (2:48) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 2:41XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-28

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

  9. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 10:34FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 33
    Score
    3-28

    (10:34) 3-J.Feely 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.

  10. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 8:26TD
    Carson Wells

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    9-28

    (8:26) (Shotgun) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 8:23XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    10-28

    3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 3:39FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 8
    Score
    10-31

    (3:39) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 2:14FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 35
    Score
    10-34

    (2:14) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Aromashodu · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  3. 3L. Booker · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
  4. 4L. Booker · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Housler · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  6. 6Arian SmithArian Smith · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  7. 7D. McNabb · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +0.12 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
  8. 8L. Stephens-Howling · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

L. Fitzgerald — ARI · Receiving

L. Fitzgerald posted the highest total EPA (+3.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.

L. Fitzgerald's top snap (+4.79 EPA): (10:55) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to MIN 18 for 21 yards (25-Ty.Johnson).

Biggest single play (-5.86 EPA): R. Bartel — (1:26) (Shotgun) 2-R.Bartel pass deep middle intended for 85-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Sanford at MIN 35. 33-J.Sanford to ARI 13 for 52 yards (75-L.Brown).

Quarterback report card

K. Kolb led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -13.2% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -16.43 total EPA
  • D. McNabb (Minnesota Vikings) · 25 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -20.5% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatArizona CardinalsMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.310-0.071
Offensive success rate37.5%41.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.398+0.005
Rush EPA/play-0.273+0.025
Defensive EPA/play+0.071+0.310
Defensive success rate58.8%62.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.31 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.07 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -29.77 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -5.69 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q1 9:23)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q1 9:02)
  • Minnesota Vikings — D. McNabb (Q1 6:31)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q1 2:48)
  • Carson WellsArizona Cardinals — Carson Wells (Q3 8:26)

Field goals

  • Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q2 10:34)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q3 3:39)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q4 2:14)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 28–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 9:18) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 24 (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 8:55) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb scrambles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 6:25) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 14 (Q1 2:48) — (2:48) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 2:41) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 33 (Q2 10:34) — (10:34) 3-J.Feely 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 8:23) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 8 (Q3 3:39) — (3:39) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 35 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Allen (97-E.Griffen) at ARI 27. 21-A.Allen to ARI 24 for 3 yards (85-E.Doucet). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -5.04]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb sacked at ARI 22 for -7 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at ARI 25. 69-J.Allen to ARI 25 for no gain (63-L.Sendlein). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -5.75]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) 5-B.Graham punts 38 yards to ARI 40, Center-82-M.Leach. 35-M.Sherels to ARI 18 for 22 yards (23-H.Abdullah; 49-R.Johnson). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -1.60]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass incomplete short left to 84-R.Housler (93-K.Williams). [WPA -4.9% · EPA -1.61]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.2% · EPA +1.45]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 2-R.Bartel pass deep middle intended for 85-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Sanford at MIN 35. 33-J.Sanford to ARI 13 for 52 yards (75-L.Brown). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.86]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb sacked at ARI 22 for -7 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at ARI 25. 69-J.Allen to ARI 25 for no gain (63-L.Sendlein). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -5.75]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Allen (97-E.Griffen) at ARI 27. 21-A.Allen to ARI 24 for 3 yards (85-E.Doucet). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -5.04]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to MIN 18 for 21 yards (25-Ty.Johnson). [WPA +0.8% · EPA +4.79]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:23 · ARI 4 · Score 0-6
    (9:23) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:18 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:02 · ARI 24 · Score 0-13
    (9:02) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:55 · ARI 2 · Score 0-14
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
  5. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 6:31 · ARI 4 · Score 0-20
    (6:31) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb scrambles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 6:25 · ARI 2 · Score 0-21
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 2:48 · ARI 14 · Score 0-27
    (2:48) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 2:41 · ARI 2 · Score 0-28
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
  9. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 10:34 · MIN 33 · Score 3-28
    (10:34) 3-J.Feely 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
  10. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 8:26 · MIN 2 · Score 9-28
    (8:26) (Shotgun) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 8:23 · MIN 2 · Score 10-28
    3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
  12. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 3:39 · ARI 8 · Score 10-31
    (3:39) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
  13. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 2:14 · ARI 35 · Score 10-34
    (2:14) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • K. Kolb (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • D. McNabb (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings on 2011-10-09?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-10 in Week 5, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Minnesota Vikings 28; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 10, Minnesota Vikings 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 9:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 9:02) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. McNabb (Q1 6:31) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 2:48) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q3 8:26) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q2 10:34, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 3:39, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 2:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?

K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals), 43.8% completion, -13.2% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -16.43 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Minnesota Vikings), 40.0% completion, -20.5% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.12 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?

L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.79 EPA): (10:55) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to MIN 18 for 21 yards (25-Ty.Johnson)..

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W

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