One of the factors in the loss to the Seahawks was a disappointing performance by the line that led to an inconsistent offensive performance that included trouble running the ball and protecting quarterback Kyler Murray.

It’s a homecoming of sorts for several Arizona Cardinals coaches, including head man Jonathan Gannon, who will be in Minneapolis to play the Vikings, a place where many developed their stripes when Mike Zimmer was the head coach. These coaches spent time with the Vikings:

They might've taken a frustrating Week 12 loss against the Seattle Seahawks, but the Arizona Cardinals have been one of the most surprising teams in the NFC thu

James Conner has had some of his best NFL seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and that relationship will last a little longer after the running back signed a two-year extension on Saturday. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Conner's new deal is worth $19 million and runs through the 2026 NFL season.

James Conner will be a Cardinal for a little while longer. The veteran running back signed a two-year, $19 million extension with Arizona on Saturday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Conner had been set to become a free agent after the 2024 NFL season.

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner is agreeing to a two-year contract extension with the team. He was set to become a free agent.

The Minnesota Vikings will mostly be home for the holidays. They have three straight games and four of their next five at home to boost their push for the playoffs and pursuit of NFC North leader Detroit.

The Arizona Cardinals had their four-game winning streak snapped in Week 12, and must now play their second straight road game, vs. a Vikings team that is heating up again. Shawn Wronka believes the Vikings' defense will be the difference here as they cruise to an easy cover.

Last time they played: Kyler Murray put up the eighth-most passing yards of his career when the Cardinals traveled to Minnesota in 2022 but it wasn’t enough. They squandered a third-quarter lead and lost, 34-26, as Dalvin Cook finished with 141 total yards.

The NFC West is a bunched-up, crazy-tight race and it's probably going to stay that way during the final six weeks of the NFL regular season.