St. Louis Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings (December 21, 1974) (Post Season)

Game Recap


In a December post-season battle in Minnesota, the Vikings stayed alive with a 30-14 victory over the Cardinals. Bothstayed on topwere deadlocked at halftime until the Vikings had a solid third en route to the win.

The Vikings were led by Fran Tarkenton who tossed in 2 touchdowns. Chuck Foreman ran for 114 rushing yards, 1 TD.

For the Cardinals, finished with zero interceptions.

The Vikings registered 365 total yards, 19 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Cardinals tallied 284 total yards, 17 first downs, 2 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat St. Louis Cardinals 30-14
  • Date: Saturday, December 21, 1974
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 365, Turnovers: 2
  • St. Louis Cardinals Stats - Yards: 284, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
STL 0 7 0 7 14
MIN 0 7 16 7 30

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Jim HartSTL18-402001129
Fran TarkentonMIN13-231692238

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Chuck ForemanMIN23114119
Dave OsbornMIN1667012
Terry MetcalfSTL1555113
Jim OtisSTL835012
John GilliamMIN116016
Jim HartSTL110010
Ken WillardSTL1000

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Mel GraySTL577029
Earl ThomasSTL664114
Chuck ForemanMIN554019
John GilliamMIN254238
Terry MetcalfSTL443029
Dave OsbornMIN43609
Stu VoigtMIN225016
Gary HammondSTL110010

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
MIN421971
STL251001

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
MIN13-23169221
STL18-40200112

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