Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 27–24 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 14–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Favre
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- 4-J.Feely kicks 65 yards from ARI 30 to MIN 5. 12-P.Harvin to MIN 27 for 22 yards (50-O.Sc…
- Game date
- 2010-11-07
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 27–24 on 2010-11-07, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 14–10 halftime lead. B. Favre posted a game-high +13.51 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 10 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(12:24) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 28-A.Peterson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
8-R.Longwell kicks 66 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 4. 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(6:26) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:37) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
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. ARI-91-K.Iwebema was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Minnesota challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 14:48.)
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(12:44) 4-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(3:38) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(: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.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(9:49) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:24TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 12
- Score
- 0-6
(12:24) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 28-A.Peterson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:17XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:17TD LSL. Stephens-HowlingPoints+6
- Yard line
- 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.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:04XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 6:26FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 7-10
(6:26) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:37TD ARA. RobertsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 13-10
(:37) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:29XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 15:00TD Myles AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- 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 30. 27-M.Adams for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ARI-91-K.Iwebema was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Minnesota challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 14:48.)
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 14:48XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 21-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 12:44FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 4
- Score
- 24-10
(12:44) 4-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:38TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 24-16
(3:38) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:34XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 24-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:34TD VSV. ShiancoePoints+6
- Yard line
- 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.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:27XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 24-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
OT 9:49FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 18
- Score
- 24-27
(9:49) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.51 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 4A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 5G. Camarillo · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 6L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 7B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8A. Roberts · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 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
B. Favre — MIN · Passing
B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+13.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
B. Favre's top snap (-5.42 EPA): (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).
Biggest single play (-7.77 EPA): J. Feely — 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.
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
Darius 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.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.018 | +0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.2% | 49.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.041 | +0.255 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.339 | -0.217 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.004 | +0.018 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.0% | 61.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
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.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.02 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -1.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, +0.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (B. Favre pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Stephens-Howling
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Roberts (Darius Anderson pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Myles Adams
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–10. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q2 12:24) — (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 12:17) — 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 12:17) — 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 12:04) — 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 6:26) — (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 0:37) — (: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 0:29) — 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 15:00); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 14:48) — 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.
- 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.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — 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.
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 13:38) — (13:38) 28-A.Peterson right end to ARI 39 for 30 yards (54-G.Hayes).
- 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).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 12:17) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 66 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 4. 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — 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.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 12:17) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 66 yards from MIN 30 to ARI 4. 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:26) — (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).
- 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 12:24 · ARI 12 · Score 0-6
(12:24) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 28-A.Peterson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 12:17 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 12:17 · 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. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 12:04 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 6:26 · ARI 3 · Score 7-10
(6:26) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · MIN 30 · Score 13-10
(:37) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:29 · MIN 2 · Score 14-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · 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 30. 27-M.Adams for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 14:48 · MIN 2 · Score 21-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - 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. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:38 · ARI 4 · Score 24-16
(3:38) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
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.
- B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Favre (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings on 2010-11-07?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-24 in Week 9, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q2: Arizona Cardinals 14, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q5: Arizona Cardinals 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 24, Minnesota Vikings 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (B. Favre pass) (Q2 12:24) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Stephens-Howling (Q2 12:17) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Roberts (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 0:37) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Adams (Q3 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 3:38) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q4 0:34) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 6:26, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q4 12:44, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (OT 9:49, 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?
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 67.9% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +13.51 total passing EPA. Darius Anderson (Arizona Cardinals), 44.1% completion, -2.9% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (-5.42 EPA): (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)..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
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