ARIZONA CARDINALS

Vikings radio broadcast misses wide right on Greg Joseph’s failed FG

Sep 20, 2021, 9:48 AM | Updated: 9:48 am

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) reacts after missing a field goal at the end of the fourth...

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) reacts after missing a field goal at the end of the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)

(Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)

The Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings went down to the wire in Arizona’s home-opening win over the visiting team Sunday.

After trading blows for most of the day, the Vikings had one last chance to pick up their first victory of the season.

It all came down to the leg of Greg Joseph. The kicker had already booted two 52-yarders through the uprights. Next up, a 37-yarder with four seconds left on the clock to seal the win for Minnesota.

For those watching on TV or in the stands of State Farm Stadium, you knew right away the attempt sailed wide right.

The folks listening to Paul Allen and the Vikings radio broadcast, however, heard something much different.

“High snap, but down, Joseph, come on! It is … gooood! No, he missed it,” Allen said.

While Allen’s view of the kick may have been skewed by the angle of the broadcast
booth, the call certainly sent Minnesota fans from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows in an instant.

It’s not the first time Allen has made a memorable call to end a Cardinals-Vikings game at Minnesota’s despair.

Looking to punch their ticket into the postseason back in 2003, all the 9-6 Vikings had to do was come into Sun Devil Stadium and beat Josh McCown and the 4-11 Cardinals in the regular season finale.

And just like on Sunday, the matchup came down to the final seconds of the game.

But this time, McCown and wide receiver Nate Poole played spoiler to Minnesota’s hopes of winning, with the signal caller finding the wideout for the 28-yard game-winning touchdown.

And right there to call it all as the Vikings’ nightmare scenario unfolded was Allen.

“Here it is, the season’s on the line,” Allen said. “Two receivers left and right. McCown takes the snap, he steps up, he’s all by himself. Fires it into the end zone … touch … touchdown! No! No! The Cardinals have knocked the Vikings out of the playoffs. … There are Minnesota Vikings crying on the field.”

It’s safe to say the Vikings don’t have the fondest memories of their time in the Valley.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Minnesota Vikings with wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) motions during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Darrell Daniels during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) pulls in a touchdown catch against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) avoids the tackles of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) scrambles as Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (3)pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) signals first down after his catch against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) tries to elude the tackle of Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) avoids the tackle of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Praterf (5), celebrates his field goal with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) 
              Arizona Cardinals fans cheer during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
            
              Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt watches from the sidelines against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
            Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) celebrates a defensive stop with defensive back Kris Boyd (29) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Nick Vigil (59) celebrates his interception for a touchdown with free safety Harrison Smith (22) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Nick Vigil (59) run back an interception for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) takes off his helmet after throwing an interception against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) is hit by Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green pulls in a catch as Minnesota Vikings defensive back Bashaud Breeland (21) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) scores against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) runs after an interception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) hits Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) celebrates his hit on Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) recovers his own fumble as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden and defensive end J.J. Watt (99) make the hit during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) eludes the tackles of Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) upends Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams (87) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) cheers during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) pulls in a catch as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a catch has Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) scrambles as Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater (5) kicks a go-ahead field goal as punter Andy Lee (14) holds during the second half of an NFL football game agaisnt the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater (5) celebrates his go-ahead field goal with punter Andy Lee (14) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Jonathan Ward #29 of the Arizona Cardinals does a back flip as teammates celebrate on the field after the Minnesota Vikings missed on their game-winning field goal attempt in the fourth quarter of the game at State Farm Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) attempts a game-winning field goal as punter Jordan Berry (3) holds during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. Joseph missed and the Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Minnesota Vikings punter Jordan Berry (3) consoles kicker Greg Joseph (1) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater (5) talks with Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker celebrates after Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) reacts to missing a game-winning field goal attempt during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) reacts to missing a game-winning field goal attempt against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals tight end Darrell Daniels (81) and Arizona Cardinals safety James Wiggins celebrate after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 34-33. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) reacts after missing a field goal at the end of the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)

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