Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 30–24 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 17–20 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Adam Thielen
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:23) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-X.R…
- Game date
- 2016-11-20
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 30–24 on 2016-11-20. Adam Thielen posted a game-high +5.48 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals
(10:30) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete deep right to 19-A.Thielen. Minnesota challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(4:10) (Run formation) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(10:08) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(7:19) 44-M.Asiata up the middle to ARI 1 for 1 yard (20-D.Bucannon; 97-J.Mauro). Minnesota challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(3:23) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes at MIN 0. 29-X.Rhodes for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(:58) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
7-C.Catanzaro kicks 69 yards from ARI 35 to MIN -4. 84-C.Patterson for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(7:28) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:30TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 16
- Score
- 0-6
(10:30) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete deep right to 19-A.Thielen. Minnesota challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:25XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 0-7
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:10TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 6-7
(4:10) (Run formation) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:07XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-7
(Kick formation) 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 10:08FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 16
- Score
- 10-7
(10:08) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:19TD MAM. AsiataPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-13
(7:19) 44-M.Asiata up the middle to ARI 1 for 1 yard (20-D.Bucannon; 97-J.Mauro). Minnesota challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:23TD XRX. RhodesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 10-19
(3:23) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes at MIN 0. 29-X.Rhodes for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:07XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 10-20
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:58TD JGJ. GreshamPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 29
- Score
- 16-20
(:58) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:50XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 17-20
(Kick formation) 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 15:00TD Cordarrelle PattersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 35
- Score
- 17-26
7-C.Catanzaro kicks 69 yards from ARI 35 to MIN -4. 84-C.Patterson for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 14:47XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 17-27
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:07FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 17-30
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 7:28TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 4
- Score
- 23-30
(7:28) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 7:24XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 24-30
(Kick formation) 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 2J. Gresham · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 3Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 5Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.63 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6D. Fells · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 7M. Asiata · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8
Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 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
Adam Thielen — MIN · Receiving
Adam Thielen posted the highest total EPA (+5.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.10 EPA per play.
Adam Thielen's top snap (+3.00 EPA): (10:30) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete deep right to 19-A.Thielen. Minnesota challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 16 yards,
Biggest single play (-10.72 EPA): C. Palmer — (3:23) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes at MIN 0. 29-X.Rhodes for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 47 dropbacks · 42.6% completion · -7.1% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -12.17 total EPA
- S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +3.0% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.132 | -0.103 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.259 | -0.051 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.063 | -0.212 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.103 | +0.132 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 56.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals -0.13, Minnesota Vikings -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.13 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -12.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -7.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (S. Bradford pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Asiata
- Minnesota Vikings — X. Rhodes
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Gresham (C. Palmer pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Cordarrelle Patterson
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
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 16 (Q1 10:30); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 10:25) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 4:10) — (4:10) (Run formation) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 4:07) — (Kick formation) 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–10. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q2 10:08) — (10:08) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 7:19); Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q2 3:23); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 3:07) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 29 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:50) — (Kick formation) 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 35 (Q3 15:00) — 7-C.Catanzaro kicks 69 yards from ARI 35 to MIN -4. 84-C.Patterson for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 14:47) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q3 0:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q4 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 7:24) — (Kick formation) 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes at MIN 0. 29-X.Rhodes for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — 7-C.Catanzaro kicks 69 yards from ARI 35 to MIN -4. 84-C.Patterson for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass incomplete deep middle to 12-Jo.Brown [92-Tom.Johnson]. PENALTY on MIN-92-Tom.Johnson, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at ARI 4 - No Play.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 84-C.Patterson pushed ob at ARI 36 for 30 yards (20-D.Bucannon).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) (Punt formation) 18-J.Locke punts 50 yards to ARI 21, Center-47-K.McDermott. 12-Jo.Brown pushed ob at MIN 47 for 32 yards (18-J.Locke).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes at MIN 0. 29-X.Rhodes for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — 7-C.Catanzaro kicks 69 yards from ARI 35 to MIN -4. 84-C.Patterson for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at MIN 26 for -11 yards (55-Ch.Jones). FUMBLES (55-Ch.Jones) [55-Ch.Jones], RECOVERED by ARI-20-D.Bucannon at MIN 27. 20-D.Bucannon to MIN 27 for no gain (44-M.Asi
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Run formation) 8-S.Bradford kneels to ARI 20 for -1 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 10:30 · ARI 16 · Score 0-6
(10:30) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete deep right to 19-A.Thielen. Minnesota challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Th - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 10:25 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 4:10 · MIN 1 · Score 6-7
(4:10) (Run formation) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 4:07 · MIN 15 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 10:08 · MIN 16 · Score 10-7
(10:08) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 7:19 · ARI 2 · Score 10-13
(7:19) 44-M.Asiata up the middle to ARI 1 for 1 yard (20-D.Bucannon; 97-J.Mauro). Minnesota challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 2 - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 3:23 · MIN 9 · Score 10-19
(3:23) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes at MIN 0. 29-X.Rhodes for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 3:07 · ARI 15 · Score 10-20
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:58 · MIN 29 · Score 16-20
(:58) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:50 · MIN 15 · Score 17-20
(Kick formation) 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · ARI 35 · Score 17-26
7-C.Catanzaro kicks 69 yards from ARI 35 to MIN -4. 84-C.Patterson for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 14:47 · ARI 15 · Score 17-27
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 0:07 · ARI 9 · Score 17-30
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 7:28 · MIN 4 · Score 23-30
(7:28) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 7:24 · MIN 15 · Score 24-30
(Kick formation) 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
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.
- Adam Thielen (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings on 2016-11-20?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-24 in Week 11, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 10, Minnesota Vikings 13; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 24, Minnesota Vikings 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 10:30) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q1 4:10) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Asiata (Q2 7:19) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — X. Rhodes (Q2 3:23) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Gresham (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 0:58) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Patterson (Q3 15:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 7:28) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 10:08, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 0:07, 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?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 42.6% completion, -7.1% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -12.17 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings), 58.8% completion, +3.0% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Adam Thielen (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.48 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.00 EPA): (10:30) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete deep right to 19-A.Thielen. Minnesota challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass d.
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Minnesota Vikings won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
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