GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) As expected, the Minnesota Vikings are without four defensive starters for Thursday night's game against Arizona.
Both safeties - Harrison Smith (hamstring) and Andrew Sendejo (knee) - are among those sitting out the game. So are linebacker Anthony Barr (groin/hand) and nose tackle Linval Joseph (foot).
Smith, Barr and Joseph are among Minnesota's top defensive players.
Arizona tight end Jermaine Gresham is inactive as a game-time decision due to a knee injury.
He joins three starters who already had been declared out for the game: running back Andre Ellington (hamstring), cornerback Jerraud Powers (calf) and defensive tackle Frostee Rucker (knee).
Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson, listed as a game-time decision with a hamstring injury, is active for the contest.
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