GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Vikings' defense had regrouped after withstanding a torrent of big plays from Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. Kirk Cousins had completed six of his eight passes on a 58-yard drive to set up a 37-yard field goal attempt for the kicker who'd connected from 53 to send last week's game to overtime.
As Greg Joseph lined up to attempt a game-winner late Sunday afternoon, Mike Zimmer thought it would be the perfunctory final act of a well-earned road victory.
"I felt good about that kick," he said. "I know he missed the extra point earlier, but it's kind of like that.