Here are five quick-hit observations from the Cardinals’ impressive 30-17 win over the Vikings in Week 13.

1. Warner still amazes.
The media loves to talk about what Brett Favre is able to accomplish at his age – and for good reason. But you watch a game like the on Sunday night and it’s hard not to be just as amazed at what Kurt Warner is able to do at 38-years old. He completed 22-of-32 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns, constantly stood in the face of pressure and delivered some rockets to Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald. He’s still fun to watch.

2. Favre must be getting ready for the postseason.
With the playoffs coming up in a few weeks, Favre decided to get into postseason form tonight by playing like crap. I know, I know – he’s been brilliant this season. But considering the media waxes this guy’s nuts every week, I think we can take a little time to recognize how bad he played tonight. He made some downright rookie mistakes throughout the game and while he only threw two interceptions, the Cardinals could have had at least two more if it weren’t for drops by their defensive backs. I’m sure this was just one bad night, but it’s interesting to note that Favre threw off his back foot multiple times in the face of pressure – something he’s accustomed to doing when he’s struggling.

3. AP gets shut down.
What a fantastic job the Cardinals’ run defense did against Adrian Peterson, who finished with just 19 yards on 13 carries. He had zero running room tonight, as Arizona’s defense did a great job of gang tackling him throughout the game. He did haul in six catches for 46 yards, but you know AP didn’t have a great night when Percy Harvin and Chester Taylor outgained him on the ground.

4. Note to self: Don’t piss off Anquan Boldin.
Since Ken Whisenhunt ticked off Anquan Boldin by deactivating him for the Bears game a couple weeks ago, the wideout has snared 28 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns. Tonight, he caught seven passes for 98 yards and two scores, as he and Warner torched Minnesota in the first half. The adjustment he made on a sideline rout that led to his 38-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter was a thing of beauty.

5. The Vikings’ defense suffered a huge blow.
E.J. Henderson was carted off the field with what appeared to be a season-ending leg injury in the fourth quarter. The problem is not only that the Vikes lost their leading tackler in Henderson, but that they also have little depth behind him. Rookie Jasper Brinkley will replace Henderson and it stands to reason that he’ll be a significant downgrade. It’ll be interesting to see if opponents start attacking the middle of the field now through the air.

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