Vikings 35–14 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2008

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

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 55.8% completion, -1.2% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -15.29 total passing EPA. T. Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 55.0% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +9.68 total passing EPA.

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

T. Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+6.00 EPA): (:27) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 19-B.Wade for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 35–14 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 28–0 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Trishton Jackson
Top passer: Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play: (4:41) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is BLOCKED (29-D.Rodgers-Cro…
Game date: 2008-12-14

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 35–14 on 2008-12-14. Trishton Jackson posted a game-high +9.68 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	21	7	7	0	0	35
Arizona Cardinals	0	0	14	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

MIN 60

ARI 41

ARI 11

MIN 50

+1MIN 2

ARI 16

+1MIN 2

ARI 59

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:24TD
BBB. Berrian
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 60
Score
6-0
(11:24) 5-B.Graham punts 42 yards to MIN 18, Center-48-N.Hodel. 87-B.Berrian for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:05XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:46TD
BBB. Berrian
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 41
Score
13-0
(6:46) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 87-B.Berrian for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:39XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
14-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:48TD
SRS. Rice
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 6
Score
20-0
(2:48) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:43XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
21-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:13TD
Calvin Taylor Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 11
Score
27-0
(2:13) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 29-C.Taylor for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:08XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
28-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 13:55TD
JUJ. Urban
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 50
Score
28-6
(13:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 85-J.Urban for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 13:43XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
28-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:41TD
RLR. Longwell
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 16
Score
28-13
(4:41) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is BLOCKED (29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by ARI-26-R.Hood at ARI 32. 26-R.Hood for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:27XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
28-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:27TD
Barrington Wade
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 59
Score
34-14
(:27) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 19-B.Wade for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:17XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
35-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Trishton Jackson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +9.68 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
2J. Urban · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
3Barrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.56 EPA/play
4B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.87 EPA/play
5A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +5.30 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
6S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
7J. Arrington · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
8S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.65 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

Trishton Jackson — MIN · Passing

Trishton Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+9.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.

Trishton Jackson's top snap (+6.00 EPA): (:27) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 19-B.Wade for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-9.66 EPA): R. Longwell — (4:41) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is BLOCKED (29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by ARI-26-R.Hood at ARI 32. 26-R.Hood for 68 yards,

Quarterback report card

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

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 52 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -1.2% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -15.29 total EPA
Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 20 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +9.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.034	-0.294
Offensive success rate	43.9%	43.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.484	-0.312
Rush EPA/play	+0.187	+0.198
Defensive EPA/play	+0.294	-0.034
Defensive success rate	57.0%	56.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.29 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -23.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +2.82 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — B. Berrian (Q1 11:24)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Berrian (Trishton Jackson pass) (Q1 6:46)
Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (Trishton Jackson pass) (Q1 2:48)
Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr. (Trishton Jackson pass) (Q2 2:13)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Urban (Kade Warner pass) (Q3 13:55)
Arizona Cardinals — R. Hood (Q3 4:41)
Minnesota Vikings — Barrington Wade (Trishton Jackson pass) (Q3 0:27)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 21–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 60 (Q1 11:24) — (11:24) 5-B.Graham punts 42 yards to MIN 18, Center-48-N.Hodel. 87-B.Berrian for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 11:05) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 41 (Q1 6:46) — (6:46) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 87-B.Berrian for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 6:39) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q1 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 2:43) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 29-C.Taylor for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 2:08) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 50 (Q3 13:55) — (13:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 85-J.Urban for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 13:43) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 16 (Q3 4:41); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 4:27) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 59 (Q3 0:27) — (:27) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 19-B.Wade for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 0:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 11:24) — (11:24) 5-B.Graham punts 42 yards to MIN 18, Center-48-N.Hodel. 87-B.Berrian for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.9% · EPA -6.61]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 6:46) — (6:46) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 87-B.Berrian for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +5.87]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Griffin at ARI 45. 23-C.Griffin to ARI 47 for -2 yards (81-A.Boldin). Arizona challenged the pass [WPA -9.4% · EPA -4.77]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin to ARI 40 for 9 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-42-D.Sharper at ARI 43. 42-D.Sharper pushed ob at ARI 23 for 20 yard [WPA -8.3% · EPA -6.14]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 7-T.Jackson pass short left to 29-C.Taylor to ARI 9 for 10 yards (54-G.Hayes). FUMBLES (54-G.Hayes), RECOVERED by ARI-54-G.Hayes at ARI 9. 54-G.Hayes to ARI 9 for no gain (83-J.Dugan). Minneso [WPA -6.4% · EPA -4.62]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:41) — (4:41) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is BLOCKED (29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by ARI-26-R.Hood at ARI 32. 26-R.Hood for 68 yards, [WPA -3.6% · EPA -9.66]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 11:24) — (11:24) 5-B.Graham punts 42 yards to MIN 18, Center-48-N.Hodel. 87-B.Berrian for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.9% · EPA -6.61]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 81-A.Boldin to ARI 40 for 9 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-42-D.Sharper at ARI 43. 42-D.Sharper pushed ob at ARI 23 for 20 yard [WPA -8.3% · EPA -6.14]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 0:27) — (:27) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 19-B.Wade for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.4% · EPA +6.00]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 11:24 · MIN 60 · Score 6-0
(11:24) 5-B.Graham punts 42 yards to MIN 18, Center-48-N.Hodel. 87-B.Berrian for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 11:05 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 6:46 · ARI 41 · Score 13-0
(6:46) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 87-B.Berrian for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 6:39 · ARI 2 · Score 14-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 2:48 · ARI 6 · Score 20-0
(2:48) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 2:43 · ARI 2 · Score 21-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 2:13 · ARI 11 · Score 27-0
(2:13) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 29-C.Taylor for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 2:08 · ARI 2 · Score 28-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 13:55 · MIN 50 · Score 28-6
(13:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 85-J.Urban for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 13:43 · MIN 2 · Score 28-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 4:41 · ARI 16 · Score 28-13
(4:41) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is BLOCKED (29-D.Rodgers-Cromartie), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe, RECOVERED by ARI-26-R.Hood at ARI 32. 26-R.Hood for 68 yards,
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 4:27 · MIN 2 · Score 28-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 0:27 · ARI 59 · Score 34-14
(:27) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 19-B.Wade for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 0:17 · ARI 2 · Score 35-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-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.
Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Trishton Jackson (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Arizona Cardinals on 2008-12-14?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 35-14 in Week 15, 2008.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 21, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Arizona Cardinals 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 35, Arizona Cardinals 14.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Berrian (Q1 11:24) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Berrian (T. Jackson pass) (Q1 6:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (T. Jackson pass) (Q1 2:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (T. Jackson pass) (Q2 2:13) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Urban (K. Warner pass) (Q3 13:55) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — R. Hood (Q3 4:41) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Wade (T. Jackson pass) (Q3 0:27) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 55.8% completion, -1.2% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -15.29 total passing EPA. Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 55.0% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +9.68 total passing EPA.

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

Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+6.00 EPA): (:27) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 19-B.Wade for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L

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