It wasn't the best day for the Vikings overall. But good teams find ways to win close games, and that's exactly what Minnesota did on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. At halftime, the Vikings trailed 9-6. Between drives stalling and Aaron Jones giving the ball away, Minnesota struggled to score points.
The second half was mostly the same until the Vikings figured something out late. The Vikings trailed 19-6 and scored a touchdown late in the third quarter. Then Minnesota trailed by six with three minutes to play. Sam Darnold connected with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison on some big throws and the drive was capped off after Darnold hit Aaron Jones for a five-yard score. The Vikings would intercept Kyler Murray on the final drive and win the game 23-22.
Here's what social media had to say about the narrow win.
Kirk Cousins is next
Shaq Griffin attacks Kyler Murray. Late in the third quarter, the Vikings trailed 19-6; They will win 23-22, which makes the score 10-2.
Jonathan Greenard with two big plays in this final series. Sam Darnold in Q4: 7-12, 104 yards, TD.
Next up: Kirk Cousins returns to US Bank Stadium.
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling)
In the fourth quarter, Darnold was elite
It's part of watching the Vikings
Two weeks in a row for Darnold
A good feeling
Final: Vikings 23, Cardinals 22.
The offense slept in the first half but woke up in the second and rallied from a 13-point deficit. This is their second five-game winning streak this season. They are 10-2. Sam Darnold was in trouble again.
How is everyone?
– Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz)
