Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 30–17 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 10–21 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kade Warner
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:20) 34-T.Hightower right tackle to ARI 45 for 10 yards (22-B.Sapp). FUMBLES (22-B.Sapp…
- Game date
- 2009-12-06
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–17 on 2009-12-06. Kade Warner posted a game-high +16.25 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(9:53) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete short left to 81-V.Shiancoe. Minnesota challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(4:52) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(7:51) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(2:00) 8-R.Longwell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(1:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(7:50) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(3:24) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(4:23) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(1:26) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:53TD VSV. ShiancoePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 6-0
(9:53) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete short left to 81-V.Shiancoe. Minnesota challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:47XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:52TD ABA. BoldinPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-6
(4:52) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:49XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:51TD ABA. BoldinPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 39
- Score
- 7-13
(7:51) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:42XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:00FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 6
- Score
- 10-14
(2:00) 8-R.Longwell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:19TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 34
- Score
- 10-20
(1:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:14XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 7:50FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 13
- Score
- 10-24
(7:50) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:24FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 12
- Score
- 10-27
(3:24) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 4:23FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 10-30
(4:23) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:26TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 31
- Score
- 16-30
(1:26) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:20XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 17-30
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).
- 1Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +16.25 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.12 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 3A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.40 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 4Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 6B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +1.58 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 7B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 8V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.31 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
Kade Warner — ARI · Passing
Kade Warner posted the highest total EPA (+16.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
Kade Warner's top snap (+3.73 EPA): (1:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.34 EPA): T. Hightower — (14:20) 34-T.Hightower right tackle to ARI 45 for 10 yards (22-B.Sapp). FUMBLES (22-B.Sapp), RECOVERED by MIN-25-T.Johnson at ARI 47. 25-T.Johnson to ARI 47 for no gain (84-A.Becht).
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) · 49 dropbacks · 61.2% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.58 total EPA
- Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +10.5% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +16.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.058 | +0.102 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.032 | +0.481 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.289 | -0.387 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.102 | +0.058 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +7.88 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -5.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (Kade Warner pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (Kade Warner pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
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 3 (Q1 9:53); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 9:47) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:49) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 39 (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 7:42) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 8-R.Longwell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 34 (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:14) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 13 (Q3 7:50) — (7:50) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q3 3:24) — (3:24) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 31 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 1:20) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:11) — (5:11) 5-C.Kluwe punts 55 yards to ARI 34, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 15-S.Breaston to MIN 2 for 64 yards (33-J.Sanford).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:20) — (14:20) 34-T.Hightower right tackle to ARI 45 for 10 yards (22-B.Sapp). FUMBLES (22-B.Sapp), RECOVERED by MIN-25-T.Johnson at ARI 47. 25-T.Johnson to ARI 47 for no gain (84-A.Becht).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 12-P.Harvin pushed ob at ARI 37 for 5 yards (27-M.Adams).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:20) — (14:20) 34-T.Hightower right tackle to ARI 45 for 10 yards (22-B.Sapp). FUMBLES (22-B.Sapp), RECOVERED by MIN-25-T.Johnson at ARI 47. 25-T.Johnson to ARI 47 for no gain (84-A.Becht).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:11) — (5:11) 5-C.Kluwe punts 55 yards to ARI 34, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 15-S.Breaston to MIN 2 for 64 yards (33-J.Sanford).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:53 · ARI 3 · Score 6-0
(9:53) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete short left to 81-V.Shiancoe. Minnesota challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 3 yards, TOUCHD - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:47 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 4:52 · MIN 2 · Score 7-6
(4:52) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 4:49 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 7:51 · MIN 39 · Score 7-13
(7:51) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen]. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 7:42 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · ARI 6 · Score 10-14
(2:00) 8-R.Longwell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 1:19 · MIN 34 · Score 10-20
(1:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 1:14 · MIN 2 · Score 10-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 7:50 · MIN 13 · Score 10-24
(7:50) 1-N.Rackers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 3:24 · MIN 12 · Score 10-27
(3:24) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 4:23 · MIN 11 · Score 10-30
(4:23) 1-N.Rackers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 1:26 · ARI 31 · Score 16-30
(1:26) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:20 · ARI 2 · Score 17-30
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.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kade Warner (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Arizona Cardinals on 2009-12-06?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-17 in Week 13, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Arizona Cardinals 6; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 17, Arizona Cardinals 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Arizona Cardinals?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q1 9:53) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q1 4:52) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q2 7:51) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q2 1:19) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (B. Favre pass) (Q4 1:26) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 7:50, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 3:24, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 4:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Arizona Cardinals?
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 61.2% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.58 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 64.7% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +16.25 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Arizona Cardinals?
Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.73 EPA): (1:19) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 10-1 Now 10-2 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
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