Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 34–26 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 10–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dustin Hopkins
- Top passer
- Kenneth Murray, Jr.
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 22 for -8 yards (9-I.Simmons). FUMBLES (9-I.Sim…
- Game date
- 2022-10-30
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 34–26 on 2022-10-30. Dustin Hopkins posted a game-high +12.95 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals
(10:20) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins scrambles right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(6:09) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
(9:59) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Mundt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(:50) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
(9:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
(5:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Mattison left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(4:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Cook up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(2:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 4-R.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(12:35) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
(8:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 17-K.Osborn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:20TD Kirk CousinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 17
- Score
- 0-6
(10:20) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins scrambles right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:12XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 0-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:09FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 26
- Score
- 3-7
(6:09) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:59TD Johnny MundtPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 3-13
(9:59) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Mundt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:54XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 3-14
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:50TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 9-14
(:50) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:47XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 10-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:17TD Zach ErtzPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 16-14
(9:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 17-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 5:51TD Alexander MattisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 17-20
(5:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Mattison left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 5:47XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 17-21
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:11TD Dylan CookPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 17-27
(4:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Cook up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:07XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 17-28
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:37TD Rondale MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 38
- Score
- 23-28
(2:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 4-R.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 12:35FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 16
- Score
- 26-28
(12:35) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:41TD K.J. OsbornPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 26-34
(8:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 17-K.Osborn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Dustin Hopkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +12.95 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 2
Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 3Rondale Moore · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4Alexander Mattison · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5Johnny Mundt · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 6Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7
Irv Smith Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 8Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.54 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
Dustin Hopkins — ARI · Receiving
Dustin Hopkins posted the highest total EPA (+12.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
Dustin Hopkins's top snap (-4.61 EPA): (6:55) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bynum at MIN 24. 24-C.Bynum to MIN 36 for 12 yards (10-D.Hopkins, 85-T.McBride). Penalty on MIN-54-E.Kendricks, Unnecessary Roughnes
Biggest single play (-5.24 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (1:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 22 for -8 yards (9-I.Simmons). FUMBLES (9-I.Simmons), touched at MIN 24, RECOVERED by ARI-9-I.Simmons at MIN 24.
Quarterback report card
Kenneth Murray, Jr. led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 59 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -1.4% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.43 total EPA- Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +7.7% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.47 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.031 | +0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.3% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.033 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.162 | +0.035 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.026 | +0.031 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 53.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -2.98 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +2.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Kirk Cousins
- Minnesota Vikings — Johnny Mundt (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dustin Hopkins (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Zach Ertz (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Alexander Mattison
- Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook
- Arizona Cardinals — Rondale Moore (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K.J. Osborn (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — Matt Prater
- Arizona Cardinals — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 17 (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins scrambles right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 10:12) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 9:59) — (9:59) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Mundt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 9:54) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:47) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–13. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q3 9:17) — (9:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 9:01) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q3 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Mattison left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 5:47) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q3 4:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Cook up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 4:07) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the MIN 38 (Q3 2:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 4-R.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q4 12:35) — (12:35) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 17-K.Osborn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 14-R.Wright punts 42 yards to ARI 27, Center-42-A.DePaola. 83-G.Dortch MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-45-T.Dye at ARI 25.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 22 for -8 yards (9-I.Simmons). FUMBLES (9-I.Simmons), touched at MIN 24, RECOVERED by ARI-9-I.Simmons at MIN 24.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 10-D.Hopkins pushed ob at MIN 8 for 33 yards (22-H.Smith).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson to ARI 30 for 29 yards (33-A.Hamilton).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 22 for -8 yards (9-I.Simmons). FUMBLES (9-I.Simmons), touched at MIN 24, RECOVERED by ARI-9-I.Simmons at MIN 24.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 14-R.Wright punts 42 yards to ARI 27, Center-42-A.DePaola. 83-G.Dortch MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-45-T.Dye at ARI 25.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:55) — (6:55) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bynum at MIN 24. 24-C.Bynum to MIN 36 for 12 yards (10-D.Hopkins, 85-T.McBride). Penalty on MIN-54-E.Kendricks,
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle intended for 81-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith [95-K.Tonga] at ARI 46. 22-H.Smith to ARI 31 for 15 yards (85-T.McBride).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 10:20 · ARI 17 · Score 0-6
(10:20) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins scrambles right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 10:12 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 6:09 · MIN 26 · Score 3-7
(6:09) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:59 · ARI 1 · Score 3-13
(9:59) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Mundt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 9:54 · ARI 15 · Score 3-14
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · MIN 6 · Score 9-14
(:50) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:47 · MIN 15 · Score 10-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 9:17 · MIN 8 · Score 16-14
(9:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 9:01 · MIN 15 · Score 17-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 5:51 · ARI 7 · Score 17-20
(5:51) (Shotgun) 2-A.Mattison left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 5:47 · ARI 15 · Score 17-21
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:11 · ARI 4 · Score 17-27
(4:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Cook up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 4:07 · ARI 15 · Score 17-28
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 2:37 · MIN 38 · Score 23-28
(2:37) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 4-R.Moore for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 12:35 · MIN 16 · Score 26-28
(12:35) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:41 · ARI 5 · Score 26-34
(8:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 17-K.Osborn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Dustin Hopkins (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings on 2022-10-30?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-26 in Week 8, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 13, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Minnesota Vikings 6; Final: Arizona Cardinals 26, Minnesota Vikings 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Cousins (Q1 10:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Mundt (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 9:59) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Hopkins (K. Murray pass) (Q2 0:50) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — Z. Ertz (K. Murray pass) (Q3 9:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Mattison (Q3 5:51) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q3 4:11) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — R. Moore (K. Murray pass) (Q3 2:37) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Osborn (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 8:41) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q1 6:09, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q4 12:35, 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?
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 52.5% completion, -1.4% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.43 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 54.5% completion, +7.7% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.47 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings?
Dustin Hopkins (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.95 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (-4.61 EPA): (6:55) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bynum at MIN 24. 24-C.Bynum to MIN 36 for 12 yards (10-D.Hopkins, 85-T.McBride). Penalty on .
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
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