Arizona Cardinals vs Minnesota Vikings Injury Report and Free Pick

The Arizona Cardinals season has been filled with controversy starting from Kyler Murray's new lucrative contract extension to DeAndre Hopkins being suspended for the first six games for PEDs. We also can’t forget Kliff Kingsbury’s erratic play calling and Kyler Murray's seemingly fed-up response.

On the other side, the Minnesota Vikings are on a four-game winning streak. They are the current second seed in the NFC, with their quarterback playing lights out. This team couldn’t have a better start, and they’ve faced minimal injuries to start the season.

Arizona Cardinals, SIC score 82.3

The Cardinals running backs have faced many injuries to start the season, and this week is no different. Starting running back James Conner has been dealing with a rib injury and will miss this week's game.

Eno Benjamin is healthy and will serve as the lead back for the third straight game.

Darrel Williams is battling a knee injury, but is questionable for Sunday's matchup. He practiced as a limited participant all week.

The team is also battling two offensive line Injuries to Rodney Hudson and Max Garcia. Hudson has not practiced with a knee injury all week and is out. Garcia has a shoulder injury that’s kept him out of practice this week. The interior offensive line seems to be compromised, with both key spots out and Justin Pugh done for the season.

Minnesota Vikings, SIC score 92.8

The Vikings are one of the healthiest teams in the NFL. Playing battered opponents like the Cardinals has helped them lead their division for the first time in four years. 

They only have one injury on their injury report. Jalen Nailor is a depth receiver that’s battling a hamstring injury. But he has fully practiced every day this week and is expected to play.

First-round safety Lewis Cine suffered a left ankle fracture dislocation in the team's London game. He was put on injured reserve, which effectively ended his rookie season.

Cardinals vs. Vikings Week 8 Odds

The Vikings are favored by 3.5 points at home, and the over/under is 48.5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Through Week 7, our staff is 61% on player props.

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The numbers clearly point to the Vikings as the healthier side and they should have no problem winning by more than 3.5 points.

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