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Mike's Top Rated 10* NFL *GAME OF THE WEEK*
(NFL) Arizona vs. Minnesota,
Point Spread: 0.00 | -104.00 Arizona (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 0.00 | -104.00 Arizona (Away)
Result: Loss
Play: Arizona Cardinals
Rating: 10*
The Minnesota Vikings opened the season with five straight wins. They've lost all momentum since their bye week though, losing four straight games outright despite entering each contest as a favorite and scoring just an average of 14 points per game during the skid. They host the Arizona Cardinals Sunday afternoon, and I expect a big win for the visitors.
Arizona sits at a disappointing 4-4 record, but the Cardinals head into this contest with a 3-1-1 record in their last five games, outgaining three of their last four opponents by at least 160 yards. Arizona has a balanced offense behind the arm of Carson Palmer and the legs of David Johnson, and while Minnesota's D has received a lot of well deserved praise, keep in mind that Arizona has allowed fewer yards per game (311.8 yards vs. Minnesota's 326.4 yards). Minnesota has virtually no running game at all, and while QB Sam Bradford rarely gets picked off, he's not exactly a man known for his big plays either.
Minny gave up 26 points and a total of 368 yards in a loss at Washington last week. I just don't see Vikings being able to compete with the Cardinals in their current state.
Rating: 10*
The Minnesota Vikings opened the season with five straight wins. They've lost all momentum since their bye week though, losing four straight games outright despite entering each contest as a favorite and scoring just an average of 14 points per game during the skid. They host the Arizona Cardinals Sunday afternoon, and I expect a big win for the visitors.
Arizona sits at a disappointing 4-4 record, but the Cardinals head into this contest with a 3-1-1 record in their last five games, outgaining three of their last four opponents by at least 160 yards. Arizona has a balanced offense behind the arm of Carson Palmer and the legs of David Johnson, and while Minnesota's D has received a lot of well deserved praise, keep in mind that Arizona has allowed fewer yards per game (311.8 yards vs. Minnesota's 326.4 yards). Minnesota has virtually no running game at all, and while QB Sam Bradford rarely gets picked off, he's not exactly a man known for his big plays either.
Minny gave up 26 points and a total of 368 yards in a loss at Washington last week. I just don't see Vikings being able to compete with the Cardinals in their current state.
