The Minnesota Vikings are going into University of Phoenix Stadium to face the defending NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals in a game that could be a playoff preview. The Vikings are arguably the best team in the NFC this year and look to continue their winning ways in Arizona Sunday night.

Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner will be a game time decision but will really need to play in this one. Backup quarterback Matt Leinhart would not fair well in this game against a havoc wreaking defense like the Vikings.

The Vikings trio of quarterback Brett Favre, running back Adrian Peterson and wide receiver Sidney Rice should all fair well against a Cardinals defense that’s ranked 24th overall in the NFL. Wide receivers Bernard Berrian, Percy Harvin and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe should also join in the fun.

Vikings star defensive end Jared Allen will have to play very well against an offense that has arguably the best tandem of wide receivers in the NFL, Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. The emergence of Cardinals rookie running back Chris “Beanie” Wells should help Arizona in this game, but it won’t be enough.

Prediction: Minnesota Vikings 28, Arizona Cardinals 21

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Injuries:

Questionable
Anthony Herrera, G
Visanthe Shiancoe, TE
Chester Taylor, RB
Antoine Winfield, CB

Beginning of the 1st half

8:30 EST- Cardinals begin with the ball.

8:32 EST- Tim Hightower fumbles the ball after a strip by Benny Sapp. Vikings recover.

8:34 EST- Percy Harvin with a 10 yard catch for a first down.

8:35 EST- Sidney Rice with a 10 yard catch for another first down.

8:37 EST- Bernard Berrian with a 5 yard catch to put the Vikings in the red zone.

8:45 EST- After the review Visanthe Shiancoe scores on a 3 yard TD.

Vikings 7, Cardinals 0

8:49 EST- Beanie Wells runs up the middle for 11 yards and a first down.

8:52 EST- Cardinals forced to punt.

8:57 EST- Vikings go three and out.

8:58 EST- Steve Breaston returns the punt 64 yards, down to the 2 yard line.

8:59 EST- Anquan Boldin scores on a 2 yard TD pass.

Vikings 7, Cardinals 7

9:04 EST- Vikings go three and out.

9:16 EST- Larry Fitzgerald fights for 16 yards and a first down.

9:22 EST- Cardinals forced to punt.

9:27 EST- Vikings forced to punt after a three and out.

9:30 EST- Anquan Boldin catches a 39 yard TD pass from Warner.

Cardinals 14, Vikings 7

9:35 EST- Adrian Peterson catches and runs for 21 yards.

9:37 EST- Peterson gets another first down for the Vikings and into the red zone.

9:43 EST Vikings attempt a field goal and its good.

Cardinals 14, Vikings 10

9:50 EST- Larry Fitzgerald scores on a 34 yard TD pass.

Cardinals 21, Vikings 10

Halftime Statistics

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Passing CP/AT YDS TD INT
B. Favre 13/20 92 1 0

Rushing CAR YDS TD LG
A. Peterson 8 20 0 11
C. Taylor 4 14 0 6
P. Harvin 1 9 0 9

Receiving REC YDS TD LG
A. Peterson 3 30 0 21
P. Harvin 3 19 0 11
S. Rice 2 17 0 11
B. Berrian 2 13 0 8
C. Taylor 2 10 0 11
V. Shiancoe 1 3 1 3

Start of the 2nd Half

10:14 EST- Vikings get the ball to being the 2nd half.

10:16 EST- Percy Harvin with a 16 yard catch for a first down.

10:18 EST- Brett Favre throws an INT to Karlos Dansby

10:26 EST- Early Doucet catches an 8 yard pass to put the Cardinals in the red zone.

10:27 EST- Cardinals attempt a field goal, the kick is good.

Cardinals 24, Vikings 10

10:32 EST- Percy Harvin catches the ball for 12 yards and a first down.

10:36 EST- Favre throws an INT to Michael Adams.

10:37 EST- Warner pass short left to Fitzgerald for 15 yards.

10:40 EST- Cardinals attempt a field goal.

Cardinals 27, Vikings 10

10:53 EST- Vikings forced to punt.

10:57 EST- Cardinals three and out, forced to punt.

11:00 EST- B.Favre pass short middle to V.Shiancoe for 11 yards and a first down.

11:03 EST- Vikings forced to punt.

11:06 EST- K.Warner pass short left to L.Fitzgerald for 18 yards.

11:10 EST- K.Warner pass deep right to L.Fitzgerald for 21 yards.

11:12 EST- T.Hightower runs for 32 yards and sets up a first and goal for the Cardinals.

11:22 EST- Cardinals kicks the field goal.

Cardinals 30, Vikings 10

11:29 EST- B.Favre pass short right to S.Rice for 14 yards.

11:32 EST- B.Favre pass to P.Harvin for a 31 yard TD.

Cardinals 30, Vikings 17

FINAL STATISTICS

Passing CP/AT YDS TD INT
B. Favre 30/45 275 2 2

Rushing CAR YDS TD LG
P. Harvin 2 22 0 13
C. Taylor 5 21 0 7
A. Peterson 13 19 0 11

Receiving REC YDS TD LG
P. Harvin 6 79 1 31
S. Rice 7 72 0 14
A. Peterson 6 46 0 21
B. Berrian 5 36 0 13
C. Taylor 4 28 0 14
V. Shiancoe 2 14 1 11



24 Comments »

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That’s a tough loss for the Viking.  EJ Henderson is HUGE!!!


Its definetly happening this week.


MichaelRobinson - 12/07/09 3:32 am

The 10-1 Vikings are kinda getting man-handled in this game

Any given Sunday as you always tell me. It can happen to any team, any week even the best.


The 10-1 Vikings are kinda getting man-handled in this game


Finally someone for the Cards comes up with a play.  Adrian Wilson drown yourself...seriously dude in the toilet!


MichaelRobinson - 12/07/09 2:52 am

If Chad Johnson wears an unapproved chinstrap that’s different from the rest of the team, he gets fined, Brad Childress wears an unapproved NFL headset, that’s different from all the other head coaches, he gets away with it, SMH

I agree! Childress can’t be breaking the rules just because he’s got Favre. But I guess Minnesota has been notorious for breaking NFL rules. I mean, we do remember the love boat incident a few years ago.


The Cardinals didn’t come to lay down to the almighty Favre and his Vikings I see.


Wow Wilson if only you could catch.  What a waste of space you are right now!


MichaelRobinson - 12/07/09 2:52 am

If Chad Johnson wears an unapproved chinstrap that’s different from the rest of the team, he gets fined, Brad Childress wears an unapproved NFL headset, that’s different from all the other head coaches, he gets away with it, SMH

Lawd have mercy.


If Chad Johnson wears an unapproved chinstrap that’s different from the rest of the team, he gets fined, Brad Childress wears an unapproved NFL headset, that’s different from all the other head coaches, he gets away with it, SMH


*this


That was absolutely beautiful Boldin.  When his guy is healthy is BAD!  Oh and fantasy points for me!


Haha, well while I am a Cowboys guy, the Bears are priority number one. So I hold no grudge.

And as far as the crickets go, I’m pretty sure that final exam week is coming up for our bloggers who are still in college. Boy, I definitely don’t miss those days!


MichaelRobinson - 12/07/09 2:15 am

Well I’m not feeling very good about my Cowboys losing.

Respect...you know I understand.


BlakeLovell - 12/07/09 2:09 am
KhaiGordon - 12/07/09 1:59 am

*tip toes in and ducks* Hi Michael!!! *waves*

Haha I laughed at this for a solid minute.

Gotta proceed with caution.  Should have done the same with you too.  I could be in hostile territory even though we’re all cool, lol.  Football is serious business for us!


Well I’m not feeling very good about my Cowboys losing.


Nothing...just saying hey. Gotta knock the crickets out of our live blogs, we have a reputation to uphold around here. wink


KhaiGordon - 12/07/09 1:59 am

*tip toes in and ducks* Hi Michael!!! *waves*

Haha I laughed at this for a solid minute.


Wassup Khai?


*tip toes in and ducks* Hi Michael!!! *waves*


Blake - Bwahahahaha.  He’s daring to be different.


I can’t believe the refs didn’t see that Shiancoe’s feet were in bounds, SMH


Ok seriously guys, Brad Childress has got to take that Britney Spears-like microphone and throw it in the garbage. Someone get that man a real headset.


Tim Hightower...ahhh that hurts!



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