The Minnesota Vikings allowed the Cardinals to stay close in this game because of some big mistakes, but they held on to prevail.  The Cardinals returned the opening kick-off 99 yards for a TD.  The Cards also recovered a Chester Taylor fumble and returned it 99 yards for a TD!

Brad Johnson stuck to the short stuff and had a productive game as he completed 27 of 41 passes for 271 yards and 3 TDs.  Chester Taylor was busy with 27 carries for 136 yards (5.0 ypc) and a TD.  He also caught 3 passes for 35 yards.  Marcus Robinson led the receivers with 7 catches for 82 yards and a TD.  Travis Taylor added 5 catches for 56 yards.  Jermaine Wiggins had a decent game with 6 receptions for 52 yards.  Billy McMullen and Jeff Dugan each caught a TD pass.

Antoine Winfield led the way on defense with 13 tackles.  Dwight Smith had an outstanding game with 6 tackes and 2 interceptions.  The Vikings held the Cards to 17 yards rushing on 6 carries (2.8 ypc).  The Cards completed 31 of 51 passes for 395 net yards thru the air.

The game was a tight one, but the Vikings got a much needed win to improve to 5-6 on the season.