Cardinals Narrowly Miss Victory in Minnesota, Defensive Efforts Shine

In a closely contested battle at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Arizona Cardinals fell just short against the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 22-23. This result moves the Cardinals to a 6-7 record for the season, while the Vikings improve to an impressive 10-2. Despite the loss, Arizona's defense put forth a commendable effort that kept them in contention throughout the game.

Defensive Highlights

The Cardinals' defense was relentless, accumulating five sacks and forcing two fumbles over four quarters of play. Mack Wilson Sr. and L.J. Collier led this defensive onslaught with two sacks each, showcasing their ability to penetrate Minnesota's offensive line effectively. Additionally, Sean Murphy-Bunting made his presence felt by forcing two fumbles, although turnovers remained even on both sides as each team managed to secure one recovery apiece.

Roy Lopez also contributed significantly with a fumble recovery and one pass defended, further highlighting Arizona's defensive prowess on Sunday afternoon. The collective effort resulted in holding back what could have been more scoring opportunities for Minnesota.

Offensive Efforts

On offense, Kyler Murray threw for 260 yards with a completion rate of 69 percent but was intercepted twice which proved costly in such a tight contest. His mobility was on display as he led all rushers with 48 yards on seven attempts, demonstrating his dual-threat capability.

James Conner spearheaded the ground attack with 68 rushing yards while Trey McBride emerged as Murray’s favorite target catching twelve passes for 96 yards; however, they were unable to find their way into the end zone through these connections.

Chad Ryland had an outstanding performance kicking field goals where he successfully converted five out of six attempts contributing significantly to Arizona’s points tally for the day.

Looking Ahead

The Arizona Cardinals will look to bounce back when they host Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on December 8th at 4:05 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on CBS as both teams vie for victory in what promises to be an exciting matchup.

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