In a game that had so many storylines, the bottom line is that both teams were trying to reign in seasons that seem to have spiraled downward and out of control. Arizona, who were 3-4 went into the Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN hoping to take out the 2-5 Vikings. The Cardinals were in control of the majority of the game, but Bret Favre pulled some magic out of his hat to lead the Vikings to a 27-24 overtime win. Favre completed 36 of 47 passes for 446 yards. He threw 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
Minnesota struck first when Adrian Peterson caught a 12 Yard TD Pass From Brett Favre for the first scoring action of the day. Arizona answered the Vikings touchdown on the following kickoff. Larod Stephens-Howling took the kick back 96 Yards for a touchdown to even up the score at 7-7.
The Vikings went up 10-7 in the second quarter when Ryan Longwell knocked through a 21 Yard Field Goal. The Cardinals went up 14-10 before the end of the first half when Andre Roberts hauled in a 30 Yard touchdown Pass From Derek Anderson.
The start of the third quarter was a disaster for the Vikings as Michael Adams took a botched fumble return 30 yards to give the Cardinals a 21-10 lead. Jay Feely then kicked a 22 yard field goal to give Arizona a 24-10 lead.
Bret Favre then provided some magic which appeared lost. He directed 2 touchdown drives to send the game into overtime in the 4th quarter. Adrian Peterson scored the first touchdown on a 4 yard run. Then with :34 seconds left in the game Visanthe Shiancoe hauled in a 25 yard TD pass From Brett Favre. The Ryan Longwell
extra point kick tied it up to send the game into overtime.
Ryan Longwell hit a 35 yard field goal in overtime to give Minnesota the win.
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