NFL makes decision about whether to move Cardinals-Vikings game to Monday night

After rumors and whispers that the Cardinals’ Week 13 game against the Vikings might get moved to Monday night, nothing will change.

The NFL has made a decision about the Week 13 Monday night game. The Arizona Cardinals will not see their Week 13 road game against the Minnesota Vikings moved to prime time.

The originally scheduled Monday night game, set to air on ABC and ESPN, was the 2-8 Cleveland Browns on the road against the 6-5 Denver Broncos, will not be flexed out in favor of another matchup.

The game between the 6-4 Cardinals, who lead the NFC West and the 8-2 Vikings, both teams in the thick of the NFC playoff race, which was one many believed could get flexed into the Monday night time slot, will remain on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

If the NFL was going to make a change in the Monday night game, they had to do so by Tuesday night.

So for Cardinals fans who already had travel plans to be in Minnesota for that game, those plans do not have to change.

The Cardinals and Vikings will play on Sunday, not on Monday.

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Cardinals will not face Vikings QB J.J McCarthy in Week 13

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, drafted 10th overall this year, will miss the season with a knee injury.

The Arizona Cardinals were expected to face four rookie quarterbacks in 2024 as they face the Chicago Bears, who drafted Clabe Williams first overall, the Washington Commanders, who drafted Jayden Daniels second overall, the New England Patriots, who drafted Drake Maye third overall and the Minnesota Vikings, who selected J.J. McCarthy 10th overall.

They will not face McCarthy.

McCarthy’s season ended before it even began.

He reported knee soreness after the team’s preseason opener on Saturday and it was discovered he needed knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus.

However, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and as explained by Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, a complete repair of the meniscus was needed for his knee to recover to 100%, rather than a trim, which ended his season.

The Cardinals will travel to Minnesota in Week 13 to face the Vikings. Assuming he plays well enough and doesn’t get hurt, Sam Darnold will be the starting quarterback.

Darnold has never started against the Cardinals in his career.

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2024 Cardinals opponent preview: What did the Vikings do this offseason?

Andrew Harbaugh joins Jess Root on the podcast to talk about the Vikings’ 2023, their offseason and their expectations in 2024.

One of the Arizona Cardinals’ 14 opponents in 2024 are the Minnesota Vikings. The Cardinals face them in Week 13 on the road.

What did they do this offseason?

Continuing with the opponent preview series on the podcast, part of 14 shows in 14 days about the Cardinals’ 14 opponents, next up are the Vikings. I had Vikings Wire managing editor Andrew Harbaugh on the show, and we talked about the last year of the Vikings.

We talked about the Vikings’ 2023 season and how things fell apart after Kirk Cousins’ injury. We discussed Josh Dobbs. We went over their offseason moves and looked ahead to what is expected in 2024.

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(1:00) The Vikings’ 2023 season

(16:18) The Vikings’ offseason moves – losses and gains

(40:23) Expectations for 2024

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Cardinals 18, Vikings 17: Highlights from Arizona’s come-from-behind win

Check out every big play of the come-from-behind win to close out the preseason.

The Arizona Cardinals closed out the preseason with an 18-17 road win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. They fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter but quarterback David Blough led a second-half rally, throwing a touchdown pass and rushing for another.

Corey Clement rushed for 79 yards and Zach McCloud had three sacks in the game.

You can catch every big play in the video below.

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Cardinals studs in preseason finale win over Vikings

These player finished the preseason making a great impression.

The Arizona Cardinals wrapped up the preseason with an 18-17 road win over the Minnesota Vikings. They did not play any of their expected starters, fell behind early and rallied back.

In the last opportunity to impress the Cardinals’ coaches and either earn a spot on the 53-man roster, practice squad or on another team, a few players stood out.

Who were the studs in the win?

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FINAL SCORE: Cardinals rally from 14-0 deficit to beat Vikings 18-17

After falling behind 14-0 in the first quarter, David Blough led two second-half TD drives for an 18-17 win to close the preseason.

The Arizona Cardinals did not start their final preseason game well. They allowed an opening-drive touchdown, turned the ball over and immediately gave up another touchdown to fall behind 14-0.

However, they rallied back with the defense rebounding and David Blough threw a touchdown pass and ran for another to rally the Cardinals to their second 18-17 win of the preseason.

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The Cardinals’ defensive starters in preseason finale vs. Vikings

The starting defense was a bunch of rookies and guy battling for roles and spots on the roster.

The Arizona Cardinals began the preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings on defense. They did not use any of their defensive starters.

Their starting lineup was filled with guys battling for roles or spots on the roster.

Who started on defense?

  • DL Carlos Watkins
  • DL Eric Banks
  • Kevin Strong
  • OLB Cameron Thomas
  • OLB BJ Ojulari
  • LB Kyle Soelle
  • LB Krys Barnes
  • CB Christian Matthew
  • CB Bobby Price
  • S Kendell Brooks
  • S Andre Chachere

Cornerback Nate Hairston also got in the game.

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3 Cardinals rookies appear to have starting jobs locked up

Paris Johnson, Michael WIlson, Kei’Trel Clark all sat out the preseason finale against the Vikings.

The Arizona Cardinals did not play their starters in their preseason finale on Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings. Three rookies were among those not dressing for the game.

What does that mean? It would appear that these three Cardinals draft picks have secured a spot in the starting lineup or at least a solid spot in the playing rotation.

AZCardinals.com’s Darren Urban noted that tackle Paris Johnson, the Cardinals’ first-round pick, receiver Michael Wilson, selected in the third round, and cornerback Kei’Trel Clark, a fifth-round selection, were all in street clothes before the game.

Johnson will be the Cardinals’ starting right tackle. He has worked there all offseason.

Wilson appears to have locked up a starting spot at receiver. He started with Marquise Brown in the Cardinals’ preseason game last week against the Kansas City Chiefs. He will at least be among the Cardinals’ top four receivers in the offensive rotation.

Clark started at cornerback last week against the Chiefs opposite Marco Wilson. He likely has locked up at least a spot in the top three cornerback rotation.

The youth movement for the Cardinals has officially begun. After years of rookies being brought along slowly, often out of necessity, they are going all in, trying to compete with rookies in the lineup.

At least one other rookie, linebacker BJ Ojulari, their second-round pick, also figures to play a role in the defensive rotation. He is expected to play in the preseason finale.

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Cardinals release final preseason depth chart

This is the final depth chart before final cuts and the regular season.

The Arizona Cardinals will play their preseason finale on Saturday on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. Leading up to the game, the team released its final preseason depth chart.

It is basically the same as it was, minus changes to the roster.

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Cardinals’ Week 8 defensive snap counts and observations vs. Vikings

Check out how the Cardinals’ 71 defensive snaps were divided up on Sunday against the Vikings.

In the Arizona Cardinals’ 34-26 loss on Sunday to the Minnesota Vikings, they played 71 defensive snaps. How was the playing time divided up?

Below, we go over the individual snap counts for each player that appeared in the game on defense, together with their position.

We also discuss anything we can take away from the playing time.

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