5 Wild Predictions: Minnesota Vikings vs Arizona Cardinals

Nov 13, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer (L) shakes hands with Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) prior to the game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer (L) shakes hands with Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) prior to the game against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 13, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball as San Francisco 49ers safety Antoine Bethea (41) defends during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball as San Francisco 49ers safety Antoine Bethea (41) defends during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinals’ running back David Johnson has 200+ all-purpose yards

It’s not an exaggeration to say David Johnson is one of the best backs in the NFL. Not only is he a bruising back, Johnson is a dangerous receiver out of the backfield. Expect David Johnson to have a big day against the Vikings defense, who may have to be on the field more than 50% of the game.

As I said before, the Vikings’ defense is extremely strong, but so is David Johnson. Week in and week out, Johnson makes big plays. Minnesota saw Jordan Howard, running back of the Chicago Bears, have a huge game against them in Week 8. Johnson is twice the back that Howard is.

Even though I do expect Johnson to have a lot of yards in the contest, I do expect him to fumble at least once. The Vikings, at times, allow a lot of yards, but they remain one of the best defenses in the NFL due to their turnover differential.

This will be one heck of a battle between David Johnson and the Vikings’ defense. Both parties will have some great plays and some not-so-stellar plays. Expect David Johnson to have over 200 total yards in the game.

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