5 keys to victory: Minnesota Vikings vs Arizona Cardinals

Dec 10, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) against the Minnesota Vikings at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) against the Minnesota Vikings at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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What are the 5 most important things the Minnesota Vikings need to do in order to defeat the Arizona Cardinals during week 11 of the 2016 NFL season?

The 2016 NFL season has been frustrating to fans of the Minnesota Vikings to say the least. After opening the season 5-0 and being the only undefeated team in the league, the Vikings have lost 4 straight and have lost their hold on the division lead and are currently out of the playoff picture.

But that doesn’t mean the season is over. Thankfully, it is only week 11 and there is plenty of time for the Vikings to get back on the winning path and make a playoff run. A win on November 20, 2016 would do a lot for the struggling team’s confidence going forward.

For the Cardinals, they are in a similar situation. Sitting at 4-4-1, they are also currently on the outside of the playoff picture looking in. However, they have some great pieces on offense and defense to give them hope going forward.

This should be a great game which is hotly contested this weekend. It means a lot for both Arizona and Minnesota to walk out with a win, so what are the 5 most important things for the Minnesota Vikings during this game? Let’s start with an obvious one…

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