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For the second straight week, the Minnesota Vikings will be without three of their top defenders as they try to beat another NFC opponent on their path to the playoffs.
According to the team’s official website, Justin Trattou has been signed to the active roster and safety Shaun Prater, who was signed last week, has been waived
With the Minnesota Vikings’ starting safeties sidelined, Anthony Harris and veteran cornerback Terence Newman will take their place in the secondary
Anthony Barr (Groin), Linval Joseph (Foot), Antone Exum (Ribs/Shoulder), and Harrison Smith (Hamstring) have all been ruled out against the Arizona Cardinals
In a meeting of the league’s top two rushing attacks, the Minnesota Vikings will be without Linval Joseph, who injured his foot against the Falcons last week.
While the Vikings excelled in a number of areas, one stands out in particular. It may be the key to the Vikings taking a two-game lead over Green Bay — the pass rush.
Terence Newman is receiving the NFC Defensive Player of the Week award for the second time in his career, with the first coming during his rookie season.
Teddy Bridgewater and Anthony Barr are active for the Minnesota Vikings, while Eric Kendricks and Josh Robinson will not play against the Oakland Raiders