Vikings LB Nick Vigil Open Second Half Against Cardinals With Pick-Six Off Kyler Murray
Sep 19, 2021, 4:30 PM
Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Rondale Moore #4 against defensive end Danielle Hunter #99 and outside linebacker Nick Vigil #59 of the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
(Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Utah State and current Minnesota Vikings linebacker Nick Vigil intercepted Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and returned the ball for a touchdown to open the second half.
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The Cardinals hosted the Vikings on Sunday, September 19.
With 14:00 left in the third quarter, Vigil picked off Murray and returned the ball 38 yards for a touchdown.
Vigil’s pick-six gave Minnesota a 30-24 lead.
Not taking this one away from Nick pic.twitter.com/V2y47qyhcd
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 19, 2021
The interception was the third of the former Utah State standout’s professional career.
It was Vigil’s first touchdown as an NFL player.
Nick's Pick-6! #SKOL
📺: #MINvsAZ on FOX
📱: NFL app pic.twitter.com/2GNb2IhJah— NFL (@NFL) September 19, 2021
Minnesota’s game against Arizona is broadcast on FOX.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
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