Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 31–14 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Culpepper
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- M.Berger kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 2. M.Jenkins for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2000-11-12
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 31–14 on 2000-11-12. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +15.92 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(6:52) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Smith for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(:17) M.Pittman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
(:06) G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(10:19) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on ARI-B.Ottis, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(10:17) D.Culpepper left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(3:51) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
M.Berger kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 2. M.Jenkins for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:52TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 33
- Score
- 0-6
(6:52) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Smith for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 0:17TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 6-7
(:17) M.Pittman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 0:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:06FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-10
(:06) G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:19TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 7-16
(10:19) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on ARI-B.Ottis, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:17TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 7-23
(10:17) D.Culpepper left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:11XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-24
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 12
- Score
- 7-30
(3:51) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-31
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 13-31
M.Berger kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 2. M.Jenkins for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-31
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +15.92 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +11.02 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play - 4F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 5
Ryan Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 6D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 7Denzel Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8M. Hatchette · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 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
D. Culpepper — MIN · Passing
D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+15.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
D. Culpepper's top snap (-4.54 EPA): (3:57) D.Culpepper sacked at ARI 17 for -9 yards (S.Rice). FUMBLES (S.Rice), RECOVERED by ARI-S.Rice at ARI 12.
Biggest single play (+6.61 EPA): Another player — M.Berger kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 2. M.Jenkins for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +15.92 total EPA
- Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.000 | +0.185 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.9% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.001 | +0.332 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.273 | +0.013 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.185 | -0.000 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 56.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.18 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, +0.03 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +16.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 33 (Q1 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Smith for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 6:42) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 0:17) — (:17) M.Pittman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 0:13) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q3 10:19) — (10:19) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 10:15) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on ARI-B.Ottis, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 10:17) — (10:17) D.Culpepper left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 10:11) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q4 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 3:45) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q4 3:45) — M.Berger kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 2. M.Jenkins for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 3:30) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 2. M.Jenkins to ARI 27 for 25 yards (J.Nelson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:24) — (2:24) (Field Goal formation) S.Player to MIN 21 for -11 yards (D.Rudd).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders to MIN 29 for 41 yards (R.Griffith).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 14:25) — (14:25) D.Culpepper pass INTERCEPTED by A.Williams at ARI 41. A.Williams to MIN 46 for 13 yards (D.Culpepper). PENALTY on ARI-P.Tillman, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 46.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) PENALTY on ARI-Z.Walz, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at ARI 43 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:45) — M.Berger kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 2. M.Jenkins for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) D.Culpepper sacked at ARI 17 for -9 yards (S.Rice). FUMBLES (S.Rice), RECOVERED by ARI-S.Rice at ARI 12.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Smith for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:24) — (2:24) (Field Goal formation) S.Player to MIN 21 for -11 yards (D.Rudd).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 6:52 · ARI 33 · Score 0-6
(6:52) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Smith for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 6:42 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 0:17 · MIN 1 · Score 6-7
(:17) M.Pittman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 0:13 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · ARI 15 · Score 7-10
(:06) G.Anderson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:19 · ARI 4 · Score 7-16
(10:19) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:15 · ARI 2 · Score 7-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on ARI-B.Ottis, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:17 · ARI 3 · Score 7-23
(10:17) D.Culpepper left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:11 · ARI 2 · Score 7-24
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:51 · ARI 12 · Score 7-30
(3:51) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 3:45 · ARI 2 · Score 7-31
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:45 · MIN 30 · Score 13-31
M.Berger kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 2. M.Jenkins for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:30 · MIN 2 · Score 14-31
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
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.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings on 2000-11-12?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-14 in Week 11, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: Arizona Cardinals 14, Minnesota Vikings 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 6:52) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 0:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 10:19) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:51) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:45) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:06, 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?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 65.8% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +15.92 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 59.4% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-4.54 EPA): (3:57) D.Culpepper sacked at ARI 17 for -9 yards (S.Rice). FUMBLES (S.Rice), RECOVERED by ARI-S.Rice at ARI 12..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
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