Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 21–14 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Roberts
- Top passer
- J. Skelton
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:17) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 85-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 2…
- Game date
- 2012-10-21
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 21–14 on 2012-10-21. A. Roberts posted a game-high +9.30 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(8:46) 28-A.Peterson left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(12:47) 36-L.Stephens-Howling up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(6:31) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 12-P.Harvin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(14:17) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 85-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at ARI 31. 22-H.Smith for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(1:52) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short left to 12-A.Roberts for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:46TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 13
- Score
- 0-6
(8:46) 28-A.Peterson left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:38XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:47TD LSL. Stephens-HowlingPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 6-7
(12:47) 36-L.Stephens-Howling up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 12:41XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 6:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 7-13
(6:31) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 12-P.Harvin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 6:26XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 14:17TD Harrison SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 76
- Score
- 7-20
(14:17) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 85-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at ARI 31. 22-H.Smith for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 14:03XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-21
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:52TD ARA. RobertsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 13-21
(1:52) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short left to 12-A.Roberts for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:48XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-21
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Roberts · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.30 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 2R. Housler · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 3Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 4L. Stephens-Howling · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5L. Stephens-Howling · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.54 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 7
John Simpson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 8Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.17 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
A. Roberts — ARI · Receiving
A. Roberts posted the highest total EPA (+9.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.03 EPA per play.
A. Roberts's top snap (+2.31 EPA): (5:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short left to 12-A.Roberts pushed ob at MIN 39 for 14 yards (22-H.Smith).
Biggest single play (-6.34 EPA): J. Skelton — (14:17) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 85-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at ARI 31. 22-H.Smith for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Skelton led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Skelton (Arizona Cardinals) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -0.1% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -13.07 total EPA
- C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 25 dropbacks · 32.0% completion · -20.4% CPOE · -0.46 EPA/play · -11.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.210 | -0.190 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.297 | -0.458 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.019 | -0.004 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.190 | +0.210 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 56.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals -0.21, Minnesota Vikings -0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.21 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.19 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -18.45 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -12.71 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Stephens-Howling
- Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (C. Ponder pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Harrison Smith
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Roberts (J. Skelton pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q1 8:46) — (8:46) 28-A.Peterson left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 8:38) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) 36-L.Stephens-Howling up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 12:41) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q2 6:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 12-P.Harvin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 6:26) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 76 (Q3 14:17); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 14:03) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short left to 12-A.Roberts for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:48) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 85-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at ARI 31. 22-H.Smith for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 3-J.Feely 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 28-A.Peterson INTERCEPTED by 94-S.Acho at MIN 29. 94-S.Acho to MIN 29 for no gain (81-J.Simpson). The Replay Assistant challenged the pass compl
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton sacked at MIN 19 for -5 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison) [96-B.Robison], RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at MIN 16. 93-K.Williams to MIN 16 for no gain (Team).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 51-P.Lenon at MIN 16. 51-P.Lenon to MIN 16 for no gain (28-A.Peterson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 85-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at ARI 31. 22-H.Smith for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton sacked at MIN 19 for -5 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison) [96-B.Robison], RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at MIN 16. 93-K.Williams to MIN 16 for no gain (Team).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 51-P.Lenon at MIN 16. 51-P.Lenon to MIN 16 for no gain (28-A.Peterson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 7:47) — (7:47) 19-J.Skelton sacked at MIN 18 for 0 yards (sack split by 26-A.Winfield and 96-B.Robison).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:46 · ARI 13 · Score 0-6
(8:46) 28-A.Peterson left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:38 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 12:47 · MIN 3 · Score 6-7
(12:47) 36-L.Stephens-Howling up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 12:41 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 6:31 · ARI 3 · Score 7-13
(6:31) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 12-P.Harvin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 6:26 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 14:17 · MIN 76 · Score 7-20
(14:17) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 85-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at ARI 31. 22-H.Smith for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 14:03 · ARI 2 · Score 7-21
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 1:52 · MIN 6 · Score 13-21
(1:52) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short left to 12-A.Roberts for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 1:48 · MIN 2 · Score 14-21
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
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.
- A. Roberts (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Ponder (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings on 2012-10-21?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 21-14 in Week 7, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 14, Minnesota Vikings 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 8:46) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Stephens-Howling (Q2 12:47) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (C. Ponder pass) (Q2 6:31) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — H. Smith (Q3 14:17) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Roberts (J. Skelton pass) (Q4 1:52) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
J. Skelton (Arizona Cardinals), 56.8% completion, -0.1% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -13.07 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 32.0% completion, -20.4% CPOE, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -11.44 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
A. Roberts (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.30 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.31 EPA): (5:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short left to 12-A.Roberts pushed ob at MIN 39 for 14 yards (22-H.Smith)..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 21-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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