Cardinals at Vikings Prediction: Survey

Dustin Baker |

Nov 30, 2024

Week 16 vs — Nov 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) celebrates his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.

VikingsTerritory asked a handful of Vikings fans for a prediction of Sunday’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Cardinals at Vikings Prediction: Survey

The fans have spoken.

The Vikings have suddenly won four straight games after a two-game skid following the bye week. Things are looking up, and Minnesota has overwhelming odds of reaching the postseason.

Minnesota will face a hungry Cardinals team this weekend, led by passer Kyler Murray. Arizona is in the mix to win the NFC West.

harrison smith — Oct 1, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) celebrates with linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) after a sack in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings fans predict the Vikings will win their tenth game of the season.

Fans almost unanimously chose the Vikings, evidently content with the state of play in Minnesota. The recent wins have restored folks’ faith.

Here’s how the fan panel sees the score for Week 13:

Bruce Johnson: Vikings Win, 24-17
Chris: Vikings Win, 27-17
Christina: Vikings Win, 30-14
Eric Horstman: Cardinals Win, 31-30
Ivan, Czar of Bohunks: Vikings Win, 24-21
Legend of Corra: Vikings Win, 37-10
PurpleVikodin: Vikings Win, 31-21
RedNPurple: Cardinals Win, 24-20
SkolSister: Vikings Win, 27-23
Skol Tom: Vikings Win, 26-10
Steve Berglund: Vikings Win, 34-20
Tadd: Vikings Win, 24-20
Thee…Mr. Legend: Vikings Win, 31-27

Mathematically en masse, fans predict the Vikings will top the Cardinals by a score of 27-21.

Oct 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Helmets at the line of scrimmage as Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) and offensive line snaps the ball against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

And the season standings for fans’ predictions:

Christina: 9-2
Ivan, Czar of Bohunks: 9-2
Skol Tom: 9-2
RedNPurple: 8-3
Steve Berglund: 8-3
Chris: 8-3
PurpleVikodin: 8-3
SkolSister: 8-3
Eric Horstman: 7-4
Legend of Corra: 7-4
Tadd: 7-4
Thee…Mr. Legend: 7-4
Bruce Johnson: 5-6

Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer picked the Vikings to defeat Arizona, 21-13, and explained: “The Cardinals are much better at running the ball and playing defense at home for Jonathan Gannon. The Vikings have become red-hot offensively again, and they will be ready to go after Kyler Murray in what becomes a one-dimensional attack. Minnesota gets the key sacks and turnovers to win comfortably again.”

The Vikings are favored to prevail by 3.5 points against the Cardinals. Minnesota has the league’s top-rated defense per DVOA through 12 weeks.

Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) celebrates his touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Vikings have a 97.8% chance of reaching the postseason per DVOA. Arizona checks in around 63.6% per the same metric. Minnesota has defeated Arizona six times in eight tries since the start of 2010.

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Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL.

All statistics provided by Pro Football Reference / Stathead; all contractual information provided by OverTheCap.com.