Minnesota is not nearly as good as its 9-2 record. The Vikings were fortunate to play the Jaguars, Titans and Bears in their last three games. The combined record of those teams is 9-24 yet Minnesota only beat Jacksonville by five points and needed overtime to subdue Chicago.

The Vikings are due for a loss - and it comes here. Getting points with the Cardinals is just a nice bonus.

Yes, Arizona laid an egg on the road against the Seahawks this past week. The Cardinals also had trouble playing in Green Bay. But this game is inside. That's a major plus for Kyler Murray and his bevy of weapons. Arizona had won four in a row, including defeating the Chargers and Dolphins, before losing to Seattle.

The Cardinals have surrendered just five touchdowns in their last five games. That's the best in the NFL during that span. Arizona also has 14 sacks in its past three games. The Vikings could be down to their third-string offensive left tackle with Christian Darrisaw out for the season and backup Cam Robinson questionable with a foot injury.

Minnesota has been on the road during the last three weeks. So the Vikings' home advantage is somewhat negated by the family/friends distraction factor, especially coming home during Thanksgiving week.