(Nov. 21, 2015 - Source: Christian Petersen/Getty Images North America)
The Arizona Cardinals offense has been on a terror. Ranking 1st in the league in scoring and featuring weapons at each and every position on the offensive side of the ball, they certainly see themselves as the team to beat in the NFC. Tonight they welcome in the Minnesota Vikings, a team in which got destroyed by the Seattle Seahawks last weekend. Arizona has to be feeling like their Week 13 victory over the Rams is enough ignite to carry over into tonight. The aerial attack of the Cardinals is second to none, and if they can get WR Larry Fitzgerald, WR Michael Floyd and WR John Brown into some open space this may turn tonights showdown into an offensive shootout that the Vikings don't have a personnel to match. This game will depend heavily on if the Cardinals can render a few turnovers. Despite what critics may be believing, they understand how crucial this match-up is against Minnesota tonight. Head coach Bruce Arians is relishing the opportunity to be on the main stage for the 4th time this year.
(Dec. 5, 2015 - Source: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images North America)
Mike Zimmer and the Minnesota Vikings made a mockery out of themselves in Week 13. The Vikings allowed Seattle 25 first downs and 38 points while they produced just 9 first downs and 7 points. I have not particularly lost faith in Minnesota and though they showed themselves lacking in Week 13, they have a chance to redeem themselves on National television tonight at University of Phoenix Stadium. Surely HB Adrian Peterson should understand that his 8 carry 18 yard outing against Seattle last week is not going to get it done out there. If redemption in the rushing attack is to emerge this week I like Minnesota's chances tonight in Arizona. They'll have to run the ball successfully, keep turnovers to a minimum, and score more than 24 points in order for them to get the win. This is quite a timely match-up that almost all NFL fanatics are looking forward to. Good luck Minnesota.
