Cardinals 17–27 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 61.5% completion, +1.0% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -14.09 total passing EPA. J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals), 56.8% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -10.62 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?

A. Thielen (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+2.50 EPA): (13:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen ran ob at ARI 45 for 13 yards. Arizona challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t.

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 27–17 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 10–13 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Adam Thielen
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (4:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 29 for -7 yards (55-C.Jones). FUMBLES (55-C.Jon…
Game date: 2018-10-14

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 27–17 on 2018-10-14. Adam Thielen posted a game-high +7.23 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	3	7	0	7	0	17
Minnesota Vikings	10	3	14	0	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ARIArizona Cardinals

+3MIN 8

ARI 21

+3ARI 19

ARI 64

+1MIN 15

+3ARI 30

ARI 7

MIN 1

+1MIN 15

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 8:22FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 8
Score
3-0
(8:22) 4-P.Dawson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:41TD
Latavius Murray
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 21
Score
3-6
(5:41) 25-L.Murray up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:33XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
3-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:08FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 19
Score
3-10
(2:08) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:24TD
Budda Baker
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 64
Score
9-10
(4:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 29 for -7 yards (55-C.Jones). FUMBLES (55-C.Jones) [55-C.Jones], RECOVERED by ARI-36-B.Baker at MIN 36. 36-B.Baker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:13XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
10-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:12FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 30
Score
10-13
(:12) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:11TD
Adam Thielen
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 13
Score
10-19
(10:11) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:06XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
10-20
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:42TD
Kirk Cousins
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 7
Score
10-26
(6:42) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:37XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
10-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 7:01TD
Dyontae Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
16-27
(7:01) 31-D.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:57XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
17-27
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
2Christian Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
3Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
4Ricky Seals-Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
5J. Gresham · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
6Mike Boone · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
7Laquon Treadwell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
8Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.04 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 (+7.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.

Adam Thielen's top snap (+2.50 EPA): (13:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen ran ob at ARI 45 for 13 yards. Arizona challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1.)

Biggest single play (-7.54 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (4:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 29 for -7 yards (55-C.Jones). FUMBLES (55-C.Jones) [55-C.Jones], RECOVERED by ARI-36-B.Baker at MIN 36. 36-B.Baker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +1.0% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -14.09 total EPA
J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -5.4% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -10.62 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.314	-0.165
Offensive success rate	36.8%	38.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.287	-0.361
Rush EPA/play	-0.466	+0.112
Defensive EPA/play	+0.165	+0.314
Defensive success rate	61.1%	63.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.17 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: -0.31 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -23.87 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -14.88 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Latavius Murray (Q1 5:41)
Arizona Cardinals — Budda Baker (Q2 4:24)
Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 10:11)
Minnesota Vikings — Kirk Cousins (Q3 6:42)
Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson (Q4 7:01)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — P. Dawson (Q1 8:22)
Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q1 2:08)
Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q2 0:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q1 8:22) — (8:22) 4-P.Dawson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 21 (Q1 5:41) — (5:41) 25-L.Murray up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 5:33) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 19 (Q1 2:08) — (2:08) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 64 (Q2 4:24); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 4:13) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ARI 30 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q3 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 10:06) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q3 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 6:37) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) 31-D.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 6:57) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 29 for -7 yards (55-C.Jones). FUMBLES (55-C.Jones) [55-C.Jones], RECOVERED by ARI-36-B.Baker at MIN 36. 36-B.Baker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -7.54]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) 31-D.Johnson left end to ARI 30 for 5 yards (55-A.Barr). FUMBLES (55-A.Barr), RECOVERED by MIN-96-T.Johnson at ARI 31. 96-T.Johnson to ARI 31 for no gain (85-G.Holmes). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -5.36]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) 3-J.Rosen pass deep left to 13-C.Kirk pushed ob at MIN 11 for 35 yards (22-H.Smith). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.25]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 14:25) — (14:25) 8-K.Cousins pass short right INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Boston at MIN 47. 33-T.Boston to MIN 47 for no gain (14-S.Diggs). ARI-33-T.Boston was injured during the play. [WPA -8.1% · EPA -4.79]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen ran ob at ARI 45 for 13 yards. Arizona challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Ti [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.50]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 29 for -7 yards (55-C.Jones). FUMBLES (55-C.Jones) [55-C.Jones], RECOVERED by ARI-36-B.Baker at MIN 36. 36-B.Baker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -7.54]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) 31-D.Johnson left end to ARI 30 for 5 yards (55-A.Barr). FUMBLES (55-A.Barr), RECOVERED by MIN-96-T.Johnson at ARI 31. 96-T.Johnson to ARI 31 for no gain (85-G.Holmes). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -5.36]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 14:25) — (14:25) 8-K.Cousins pass short right INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Boston at MIN 47. 33-T.Boston to MIN 47 for no gain (14-S.Diggs). ARI-33-T.Boston was injured during the play. [WPA -8.1% · EPA -4.79]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass short middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Harris at MIN 47. 41-A.Harris to MIN 47 for no gain (11-L.Fitzgerald). [WPA -2.5% · EPA -4.31]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 8:22 · MIN 8 · Score 3-0
(8:22) 4-P.Dawson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 5:41 · ARI 21 · Score 3-6
(5:41) 25-L.Murray up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 5:33 · ARI 15 · Score 3-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 2:08 · ARI 19 · Score 3-10
(2:08) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 4:24 · ARI 64 · Score 9-10
(4:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 29 for -7 yards (55-C.Jones). FUMBLES (55-C.Jones) [55-C.Jones], RECOVERED by ARI-36-B.Baker at MIN 36. 36-B.Baker for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 4:13 · MIN 15 · Score 10-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · ARI 30 · Score 10-13
(:12) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:11 · ARI 13 · Score 10-19
(10:11) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:06 · ARI 15 · Score 10-20
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 6:42 · ARI 7 · Score 10-26
(6:42) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 6:37 · ARI 15 · Score 10-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 7:01 · MIN 1 · Score 16-27
(7:01) 31-D.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 6:57 · MIN 15 · Score 17-27
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.

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.
Adam Thielen (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Rosen (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings on 2018-10-14?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-17 in Week 6, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 17, Minnesota Vikings 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — L. Murray (Q1 5:41) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — B. Baker (Q2 4:24) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 10:11) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Cousins (Q3 6:42) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q4 7:01) Arizona Cardinals field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 8:22, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 2:08, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 0:12, 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?

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 61.5% completion, +1.0% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -14.09 total passing EPA. J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals), 56.8% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -10.62 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 +7.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+2.50 EPA): (13:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen ran ob at ARI 45 for 13 yards. Arizona challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

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