St. Louis Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings 14 to 30
Saturday, December 21, 1974, Divisional RoundThe Cardinals began their playoff run on the road against the Vikings on Saturday, December 21, 1974. The Vikings won, 30-14 and advanced to play Los Angeles Rams. The Cardinals finished their season 10-4-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
St. Louis Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | 184 | 100 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Coryell Defensive Coordinator: Ray Willsey Offensive Line Coach: Jim Hanifan Offensive Backs Coach: Joe Gibbs Defensive Line Coach: Jim Champion Linebackers Coach: Sid Hall Special Assignments: Wayne Sevier
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | 166 | 199 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Neill Armstrong Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Jack Patera