Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 31–26 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 13–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Fitzgerald
- Top passer
- M. Leinart
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:27) 29-C.Taylor right guard to ARI 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-24-A.Wilso…
- Game date
- 2006-11-26
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 31–26 on 2006-11-26. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +14.04 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 26 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals8-R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 1. 28-J.Arrington for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(9:45) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(13:31) 1-N.Rackers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(3:53) 1-N.Rackers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(:37) 14-B.Johnson pass deep left to 87-M.Robinson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(10:41) 14-B.Johnson pass short middle to 12-B.McMullen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(6:42) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(12:07) 14-B.Johnson pass short middle to 83-J.Dugan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(10:27) 29-C.Taylor right guard to ARI 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.Wilson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN at 10:08.)
(:58) 7-M.Leinart pass to 81-A.Boldin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 15:00TD JAJ. ArringtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 6-0
8-R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 1. 28-J.Arrington for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 14:44XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:45TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 7-6
(9:45) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:42XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:31FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 10-7
(13:31) 1-N.Rackers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:53FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 32
- Score
- 13-7
(3:53) 1-N.Rackers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:37TD Micah RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 17
- Score
- 13-13
(:37) 14-B.Johnson pass deep left to 87-M.Robinson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:31XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 13-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:41TD BMB. McMullenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 13-20
(10:41) 14-B.Johnson pass short middle to 12-B.McMullen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:37XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 13-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:42FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 22
- Score
- 13-24
(6:42) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:07TD JDJ. DuganPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 13-30
(12:07) 14-B.Johnson pass short middle to 83-J.Dugan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:00XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 13-31
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:27TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 19-31
(10:27) 29-C.Taylor right guard to ARI 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.Wilson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN at 10:08.)
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:58TD ABA. BoldinPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 25-31
(:58) 7-M.Leinart pass to 81-A.Boldin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:39XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 26-31
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +14.04 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 2
Buddy Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.58 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 3A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +12.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 4M. Leinart · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +7.10 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5Micah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 7
Tyrod Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 8Bry. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 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 (+14.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.28 EPA per play.
L. Fitzgerald's top snap (-4.54 EPA): (10:26) 7-M.Leinart pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Smith at MIN 42. 24-D.Smith to MIN 46 for 4 yards (89-A.Bergen). Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by ARI at 10:16.)
Biggest single play (-13.35 EPA): Calvin Taylor Jr. — (10:27) 29-C.Taylor right guard to ARI 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.Wilson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN at 10:0
Quarterback report card
M. Leinart led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals) · 54 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +7.10 total EPA
- Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 48 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +9.5% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +13.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.018 | +0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.131 | +0.283 |
| Rush EPA/play | -1.411 | -0.459 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.032 | -0.018 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals +0.02, Minnesota Vikings +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.02 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.03 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +1.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +3.10 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Arrington
- Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr.
- Minnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — B. McMullen (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Dugan (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Calvin Taylor Jr.
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (M. Leinart pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q1 15:00) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 1. 28-J.Arrington for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 14:44) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 9:42) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 3 (Q2 13:31) — (13:31) 1-N.Rackers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 32 (Q2 3:53) — (3:53) 1-N.Rackers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 17 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 14-B.Johnson pass deep left to 87-M.Robinson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:31) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q3 10:41) — (10:41) 14-B.Johnson pass short middle to 12-B.McMullen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 10:37) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 22 (Q3 6:42) — (6:42) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 13–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) 14-B.Johnson pass short middle to 83-J.Dugan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 12:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 10:27); Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q4 0:58) — (:58) 7-M.Leinart pass to 81-A.Boldin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 0:39) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 1. 28-J.Arrington for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:39) — (Onside Kick formation) 1-N.Rackers kicks onside 14 yards from ARI 30 to ARI 44. RECOVERED by ARI-52-M.Beisel. Penalty on MIN, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:55) — (6:55) 32-E.James right guard to MIN 23 for -2 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by MIN-95-K.Udeze at MIN 23. 95-K.Udeze to MIN 23 for no gain (82-L.Pope).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 7-M.Leinart pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Smith at MIN 0. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) 29-C.Taylor right guard to ARI 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.Wilson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN at 10:0
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 1. 28-J.Arrington for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 7-M.Leinart pass to 89-A.Bergen to ARI 36 for 5 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by MIN-21-F.Smoot at ARI 45. 21-F.Smoot to ARI 16 for 29 yards (60-N.Leckey).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:55) — (6:55) 32-E.James right guard to MIN 23 for -2 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by MIN-95-K.Udeze at MIN 23. 95-K.Udeze to MIN 23 for no gain (82-L.Pope).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · MIN 30 · Score 6-0
8-R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 1. 28-J.Arrington for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 14:44 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:45 · ARI 1 · Score 7-6
(9:45) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:42 · ARI 2 · Score 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 13:31 · MIN 3 · Score 10-7
(13:31) 1-N.Rackers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 3:53 · MIN 32 · Score 13-7
(3:53) 1-N.Rackers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · ARI 17 · Score 13-13
(:37) 14-B.Johnson pass deep left to 87-M.Robinson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:31 · ARI 2 · Score 13-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:41 · ARI 9 · Score 13-20
(10:41) 14-B.Johnson pass short middle to 12-B.McMullen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:37 · ARI 2 · Score 13-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 6:42 · ARI 22 · Score 13-24
(6:42) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 12:07 · ARI 3 · Score 13-30
(12:07) 14-B.Johnson pass short middle to 83-J.Dugan for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 12:00 · ARI 2 · Score 13-31
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:27 · ARI 1 · Score 19-31
(10:27) 29-C.Taylor right guard to ARI 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ARI-24-A.Wilson at ARI 1. 24-A.Wilson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN at 10:0 - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 0:58 · MIN 9 · Score 25-31
(:58) 7-M.Leinart pass to 81-A.Boldin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 0:39 · MIN 2 · Score 26-31
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Leinart (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings on 2006-11-26?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-26 in Week 12, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 6, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 13, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 26, Minnesota Vikings 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Arrington (Q1 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q1 9:45) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 0:37) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. McMullen (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 10:41) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Dugan (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 12:07) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Taylor (Q4 10:27) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (M. Leinart pass) (Q4 0:58) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 13:31, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 3:53, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 6:42, 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?
M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals), 57.4% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +7.10 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 56.2% completion, +9.5% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +13.58 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 +14.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (-4.54 EPA): (10:26) 7-M.Leinart pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Smith at MIN 42. 24-D.Smith to MIN 46 for 4 yards (89-A.Bergen). Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeo.
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Minnesota Vikings won 31-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
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