Arizona Cardinals vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2010 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-07, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with +13.51 total EPA, and +11.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.51 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+29.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (:34) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-71-P.Loadholt was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.51 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
2. 2 P. Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
3. 3 V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
5. 5 G. Camarillo · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
6. 6 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Roberts · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (B. Favre pass) (Q2 42:24)
• Arizona Cardinals — L. Stephens-Howling (Q2 42:17)
• Arizona Cardinals — A. Roberts (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 30:37)
• Arizona Cardinals — M. Adams (Q3 30:00)
• Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q4 3:38)
• Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q4 0:34)

Field goals

• Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 36:26)
• Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q4 12:44)
• Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (OT 9:49)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–10. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q2 42:24) — (12:24) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 28-A.Peterson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 42:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q2 42:17) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 66 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 4. 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 42:04) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 3 (Q2 36:26) — (6:26) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q2 30:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 30:29) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 30 (Q3 30:00); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 29:48) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 4 (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) 4-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 3:34) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 25 (Q4 0:34); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 0:27) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Overtime: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (OT 9:49) — (9:49) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-71-P.Loadholt was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +29.4% · EPA +4.12]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 30:00) — 4-J.Feely kicks 65 yards from ARI 30 to MIN 5. 12-P.Harvin to MIN 27 for 22 yards (50-O.Schofield). FUMBLES (50-O.Schofield), RECOVERED by ARI-27-M.Adams at MIN 30. 27-M.Adams for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.2% · EPA -7.77]
• Minnesota Vikings (OT 13:38) — (13:38) 28-A.Peterson right end to ARI 39 for 30 yards (54-G.Hayes). [WPA +17.9% · EPA +1.73]
• Minnesota Vikings (OT 12:26) — (12:26) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 87-B.Berrian to ARI 27 for 22 yards (28-G.Toler; 54-G.Hayes). [WPA +17.0% · EPA +1.61]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 42:17) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 66 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 4. 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +6.47]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 30:00) — 4-J.Feely kicks 65 yards from ARI 30 to MIN 5. 12-P.Harvin to MIN 27 for 22 yards (50-O.Schofield). FUMBLES (50-O.Schofield), RECOVERED by ARI-27-M.Adams at MIN 30. 27-M.Adams for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.2% · EPA -7.77]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 42:17) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 66 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 4. 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +6.47]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 20:26) — (5:26) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 40-J.Kleinsasser INTERCEPTED by 49-R.Johnson [55-J.Porter] at ARI 0. 49-R.Johnson to ARI 7 for 7 yards (74-B.McKinnie). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -5.42]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-71-P.Loadholt was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +29.4% · EPA +4.12]

Quarterback report card

B.Favre led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• B.Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 53 dropbacks · 67.9% completion · +11.7% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +13.51 total EPA
• D.Anderson (Arizona Cardinals) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -2.9% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals -0.02, Minnesota Vikings +0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -1.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, +0.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Minnesota Vikings leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• B. Favre (MIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 42:24 · ARI 12 · Score 0-6
   (12:24) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 28-A.Peterson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 42:17 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
3. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 42:17 · MIN 30 · Score 6-7
   8-R.Longwell kicks 66 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 4. 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 42:04 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
   4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
5. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 36:26 · ARI 3 · Score 7-10
   (6:26) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
6. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 30:37 · MIN 30 · Score 13-10
   (:37) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 30:29 · MIN 2 · Score 14-10
   4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
8. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · ARI 30 · Score 20-10
   4-J.Feely kicks 65 yards from ARI 30 to MIN 5. 12-P.Harvin to MIN 27 for 22 yards (50-O.Schofield). FUMBLES (50-O.Schofield), RECOVERED by ARI-27-M.Adams at MIN
9. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 29:48 · MIN 2 · Score 21-10
   4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
10. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 12:44 · MIN 4 · Score 24-10
    (12:44) 4-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
11. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:38 · ARI 4 · Score 24-16
    (3:38) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 3:34 · ARI 2 · Score 24-17
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
13. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:34 · ARI 25 · Score 24-23
    (:34) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-71-P.Loadholt was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
14. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:27 · ARI 2 · Score 24-24
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
15. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — OT 9:49 · ARI 18 · Score 24-27
    (9:49) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.