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The reeling Vikings, who have changed offensive coordinators and kickers during their four-game losing streak, would fall to .500 with a loss to a talented Cardinals team that is also struggling. Mike Zimmer's defense, backed by a rowdy crowd, will stop the slide.
Prediction: Vikings 17, Cardinals 16
Three big story lines
Kai's the guy
The Blair Walsh era ended Tuesday after the struggling kicker missed another extra point in last week's loss. The new guy is Kai Forbath, whose career field-goal percentage is just a notch below Walsh.
Back to T.J.
Jake Long, the veteran who started the last three games at left tackle, suffered a season-ending Achilles' injury last Sunday. So the Vikings will turn back to T.J. Clemmings, who has struggled at left tackle.
Fitz finale?
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