Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, left, and running back Cam Akers celebrate in the fourth quarter of the team's 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

After going undefeated on their three-game road trip, the Vikings returned home to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 23-22 at U.S. Bank Stadium to improve to 10-2. Next up: Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons.

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This is the live report from the Vikings’ game against the Arizona Cardinals. To read Ben Goessling’s analysis of the game, go here.

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