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| Matt York / Associated Press |
| Adrian Peterson rushed for 165 yards to lead the Vikings past the Cardinals. |
It was over when ...
The Cardinals cut the Vikings' lead to 28-14 in the third quarter, but Bobby Wade's 59-yard touchdown bomb from Tarvaris Jackson quelled Arizona's momentum.
Game ball
Jackson started in place of the injured Gus Frerotte and threw four touchdowns to lead the Vikings. Jackson's 41-yard strike Bernard Berrian in the first quarter was perfectly thrown just outside of the defender's reach and set the tone for Minnesota.
Key stat
The Cardinals had only seven rushing plays, allowing the Vikings to put pressure on Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner.
Noteworthy
Minnesota won its fourth consecutive game. ... The Vikings can clinch the NFC North with another win, or a loss by the Bears. ... Cardinals backup quarterback Matt Leinart saw limited action, and completed 3 of 5 passes for 28 yards.
