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Cardinals Suffer Third Straight Loss To Vikings 21-14

The Arizona Cardinals fell to the Minnesota Vikings 21-14 Sunday afternoon in Minnesota. The loss sinks the Cardinals to 4-3 as Arizona has lost three straight after their 4-0 start.

The Vikings took their second drive 88 yards on five plays and got into the endzone on an Adrian Peterson 13-yard touchdown run. Peterson finished the day with 23 carries for 153 yards and one touchdown.

Following a Christian Ponder interception by Paris Lennon, LaRod Stephens-Howling punched into the endzone from four-yards out to tie the game at seven early in the second quarter. The Vikings added a touchdown pass from Ponder to Percy Harvin in the second quarter, and led 14-7 at halftime.

On Arizona's opening drive of the second half, John Skelton was intercepted by Harrison Smith, who took it 32-yards for the Minnesota touchdown.

The Vikings never looked back as the Minnesota defense smothered the Arizona offense all game. The Cardinals turned the ball over twice and punted six times. Skelton was sacked six times and fumbled inside the Minnesota redzone.

One bright spot for Arizona was the play of Larod Stephens-Howling, the "Hyphen" rushed for 104 yards on 20 carries and had four catches for 45 yards in the Arizona loss.

The defense was solid again as they forced two turnovers and only allowed 58 passing yards. Daryl Washington led all Cardinal defenders with nine tackles and two sacks.

Cardinals vs. Vikings: Knee jerk reactions from the 21-14 Cards loss

Some quick observations from the Cardinals/Vikings game that saw the Cardinals losing 21-14.

Arizona Vs. Minnesota: Vikings Lead Cardinals 14-7 At Halftime

The Minnesota Vikings lead the Arizona Cardinals 14-7 at halftime in Minnesota. The Cardinals are actually running the ball somewhat effectively against the Vikings and the Arizona defense has forced two turnovers.

The Cardinals trailed 7-0 after the first quarter, when Paris Lenen intercepted Christian Ponder on the first play of the 2nd quarter. The turnover set up the Cardinals at the Minnesota 16 yard-line and the Cardinals took advantage for their first score of the game.

LaRod Stephens-Howling scored his second rushing touchdown of the season, a three-yard scamper that tied the game up at seven early in the second.

Minnesota responded with a 10-play drive, aided by two Arizona defensive penalties in the redzone, that got the Vikings into the endzone. Percy Harvin continued his impressive season as the former Florida Gator caught a three-yard touchdown pass to put Minnesota up 14-7.

The two teams traded punts until the final seconds of the first half, when Christian Ponder was intercepted by Sam Acho with .05 seconds left in the half. Arizona had a good chance for points, but Jay Feely missed a 47-yard field goal wide right as time expired in the first half.

John Skelton had a solid first half through the air, as third year quarterback went 9/13 with 78 yards in the first half. Stephens-Howling has 42 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown in the first half and Rob Housler leads Arizona with 31 receiving yards on two catches.

The Cardinals have four penalties in the first half, including three that gave the Minnesota offense a first down.

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Cardinals Vs. Vikings 1st Quarter Update: Minnesota Leads Arizona 7-0 After 1st

The Arizona Cardinals trail the Minnesota Vikings 7-0 after one quarter of play. Adrian Peterson scored his first touchdown since week one to give Minnesota its only score of the game.

The game could have started in diaster for Arizona, as Percy Harvin returned the opening kickoff over 100 yards for a touchdown, however the play was called back because of an illegal block in the back penalty.

After the Vikings were called for a holding penalty on their first offensive snap, the Cardinals defense forced a three-and-out on Minnesota's first possession.

Arizona stated on the Minnesota side of the 50 after a poor Vikings punt, however Arizona went three-and-out and punted on their first possession.

The Vikings preceded to drive 89 yards on their next drive and find the endzone on an Adrian Peterson 13-yard touchdown run. The drive was aided by a pass interference call on William Gay that set up Minnesota in the Cardinal redzone.

Arizona had a nice drive going and were inside the Minnesota 20 when John Skelton was sacked by Brian Robinson and fumbled on the play, ending the Arizona drive.

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Cardinals vs. Vikings 2012: Game preview, kickoff time, TV schedule and more

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NFL Week 7 injury news, Arizona Cardinals: Kevin Kolb, four others miss Wednesday practice

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NFL Schedule 2012: Cardinals look to rebound against Minnesota

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Cardinals Vs. Vikings: Minnesota opens as slight favorite at home

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Kevin Kolb injury: Cards QB out for Week 7, likely longer

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