Next Gen Stat: Patrick Peterson has defended a slot WR on just 8.6 percent of his snaps this season. Minnesota's top WR -- Stefon Diggs -- has played in the slot on 73.0 percent of his snaps in the last two games.
Issues running the ball: The Cardinals have averaged just 52.0 rush yards in their last two games. That's even after facing the NFL's worst run defense (49ers) last week.
Best defense in NFL?: The Cardinals defense allows just 4.7 yards per play (best in NFL).
Reliant on the defense: The Cardinals are 0-3 when their defense allows 23+ points this season.
Down year for Palmer: Carson Palmer ranks 24th in the NFL in passer rating (86.0).
