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

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 54 snaps. Their top snap (+4.10 EPA): (4:49) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass incomplete deep middle to 17-Z.Jones. PENALTY on MIN-23-F.Moreau, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at ARI 47 - No Play..

Cardinals 22–23 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2024

Game story

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Arizona Cardinals 23–22 in Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-01, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (+21.8% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Vikings swung the momentum.

In Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-01, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 23–22 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +7.94 total EPA, and +1.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+21.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (2:10) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson to ARI 21 for 12 yards (53-B.Browning) [54-X.Thomas].

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	3	6	10	6	0	22
Minnesota Vikings	3	3	7	10	0	23

Stars of the game

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

1 K. Murray · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +7.94 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
2 J. Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.71 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
3 T. McBride · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
4 J. Mundt · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
5 J. Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
6 M. Harrison · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
7 E. Higgins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
8 T. Reiman · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

K. Murray — ARI · Passing

K. Murray posted the highest total EPA (+7.94) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 54 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.61 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (1:24) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 33-A.Jones to MIN 19 for 5 yards (53-B.Browning, 23-S.Murphy-Bunting). FUMBLES (23-S.Murphy-Bunting), RECOVERED by ARI-98-R.Lopez at MIN 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — M. Harrison (K. Murray pass) (Q3 19:43)
Minnesota Vikings — J. Mundt (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 16:24)
Minnesota Vikings — A. Jones (S. Darnold pass) (Q4 1:18)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — C. Ryland (Q1 54:05)
Minnesota Vikings — J. Romo (Q1 49:44)
Arizona Cardinals — C. Ryland (Q2 36:05)
Minnesota Vikings — J. Romo (Q2 31:16)
Arizona Cardinals — C. Ryland (Q2 30:02)
Arizona Cardinals — C. Ryland (Q3 23:38)
Minnesota Vikings — J. Romo (Q4 11:11)
Arizona Cardinals — C. Ryland (Q4 3:23)
Arizona Cardinals — C. Ryland (Q4 3:20)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 13 (Q1 54:05) — (9:05) 38-C.Ryland 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 26 (Q1 49:44) — (4:44) 96-J.Romo 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-17-R.Wright..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 13 (Q2 36:05) — (6:05) 38-C.Ryland 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 37 (Q2 31:16) — (1:16) 96-J.Romo 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 6 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 38-C.Ryland 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–7. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q3 23:38) — (8:38) 38-C.Ryland 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q3 19:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 18-M.Harrison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 19:37) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q3 16:24) — (1:24) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 86-J.Mundt for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 16:17) — 96-J.Romo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-17-R.Wright..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–6. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 13 (Q4 11:11) — (11:11) 96-J.Romo 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 4 (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 38-C.Ryland 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ARI 35 (Q4 3:20) — 38-C.Ryland kicks 65 yards from ARI 35 to end zone, Touchback to the MIN 30.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 33-A.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 1:13) — 96-J.Romo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-17-R.Wright..

Turning points

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

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson to ARI 21 for 12 yards (53-B.Browning) [54-X.Thomas]. [WPA +21.8% · EPA +2.87]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 46:24) — (1:24) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 33-A.Jones to MIN 19 for 5 yards (53-B.Browning, 23-S.Murphy-Bunting). FUMBLES (23-S.Murphy-Bunting), RECOVERED by ARI-98-R.Lopez at MIN 19. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.61]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right intended for 18-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 1-S.Griffin [52-Ji.Ward] at MIN 45. 1-S.Griffin to MIN 45 for no gain (18-M.Harrison). [WPA -15.2% · EPA +0.17]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:53) — (:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray sacked at ARI 27 for -8 yards (58-J.Greenard). FUMBLES (58-J.Greenard), and recovers at ARI 27. [WPA -13.0% · EPA -0.82]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson to ARI 42 for 30 yards (2-Ma.Wilson). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +2.72]

Impact plays

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

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 46:24) — (1:24) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 33-A.Jones to MIN 19 for 5 yards (53-B.Browning, 23-S.Murphy-Bunting). FUMBLES (23-S.Murphy-Bunting), RECOVERED by ARI-98-R.Lopez at MIN 19. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.61]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 19:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass incomplete deep middle to 17-Z.Jones. PENALTY on MIN-23-F.Moreau, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at ARI 47 - No Play. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +4.10]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 44:22) — (14:22) 38-C.Ryland 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. [WPA -7.0% · EPA -3.88]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 28:31) — (13:31) 96-J.Romo 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-17-R.Wright. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -3.49]

Quarterback report card

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

K.Murray (Arizona Cardinals) · 54 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +7.94 total EPA
S.Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.97 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	+0.024	+0.015
Offensive success rate	50.5%	61.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.147	-0.024
Rush EPA/play	-0.044	-0.024
Defensive EPA/play	-0.015	-0.024
Defensive success rate	38.8%	49.5%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals +0.02, Minnesota Vikings +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, +2.44 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +1.02 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.
K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

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

Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 54:05 · MIN 13 · Score 3-0
(9:05) 38-C.Ryland 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 49:44 · ARI 26 · Score 3-3
(4:44) 96-J.Romo 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 36:05 · MIN 13 · Score 6-3
(6:05) 38-C.Ryland 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 31:16 · ARI 37 · Score 6-6
(1:16) 96-J.Romo 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · MIN 6 · Score 9-6
(:02) 38-C.Ryland 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 23:38 · MIN 22 · Score 12-6
(8:38) 38-C.Ryland 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 19:43 · MIN 15 · Score 18-6
(4:43) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 18-M.Harrison for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 19:37 · MIN 15 · Score 19-6
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 16:24 · ARI 4 · Score 19-12
(1:24) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 86-J.Mundt for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 16:17 · ARI 15 · Score 19-13
96-J.Romo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 11:11 · ARI 13 · Score 19-16
(11:11) 96-J.Romo 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:23 · MIN 4 · Score 22-16
(3:23) 38-C.Ryland 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:20 · ARI 35 · Score 22-16
38-C.Ryland kicks 65 yards from ARI 35 to end zone, Touchback to the MIN 30.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 1:18 · ARI 5 · Score 22-22
(1:18) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 33-A.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:13 · ARI 15 · Score 22-23
96-J.Romo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-17-R.Wright.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-22 in Week 13, 2024 on 2024-12-01.

What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?

The final score was Arizona Cardinals 22, Minnesota Vikings 23 (ARI 22-23 MIN) in Week 13, 2024 on 2024-12-01.

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

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 6, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 6, Minnesota Vikings 10; Final: Arizona Cardinals 22, Minnesota Vikings 23.

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

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Harrison (K. Murray pass) (Q3 19:43) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Mundt (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 16:24) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Jones (S. Darnold pass) (Q4 1:18) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q1 54:05, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — J. Romo (Q1 49:44, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q2 36:05, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — J. Romo (Q2 31:16, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q3 23:38, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — J. Romo (Q4 11:11, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q4 3:23, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q4 3:20, 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. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 57.4% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +7.94 total passing EPA. S. Darnold (Minnesota Vikings), 51.2% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.97 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +7.94 on passing plays. across 54 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.61 EPA): (1:24) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 33-A.Jones to MIN 19 for 5 yards (53-B.Browning, 23-S.Murphy-Bunting). FUMBLES (23-S.Murphy-Bunting), RECOVERED by ARI-98-R.Lopez at MIN 19. The biggest win-probability swing was +21.8%.

Was Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Minnesota Vikings won 23-22 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W

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