Cardinals’ Week 8 Injury Report: Four Starters Out of Practice on Thursday

Injuries Continue to Pile Up for Cardinals

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring), running back James Conner (ankle), left guard Justin Pugh (knee), and cornerback Trayvon Mullen (hamstring) all sat out Thursday's practice.

Hopkins has been dealing with a hamstring injury since Week 4, and his status for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings is in doubt.

Conner suffered an ankle injury in last week's loss to the New Orleans Saints, and his availability for Sunday's game is also uncertain.

Pugh has been dealing with a knee injury since Week 2, and he missed last week's game against the Saints.

Mullen has been dealing with a hamstring injury since Week 6, and he missed last week's game against the Saints.

Depth Will Be Tested

The Cardinals' injuries will test their depth on both sides of the ball.

On offense, the Cardinals will likely turn to rookie wide receiver Keaon Johnson and veteran wide receiver A.J. Green to fill in for Hopkins.

On defense, the Cardinals will likely turn to rookie cornerback Christian Matthew and veteran cornerback Antonio Hamilton to fill in for Mullen.

Outlook

The Cardinals' injuries are a major concern, especially with a tough game against the Vikings on the horizon.

The Vikings are one of the best teams in the NFL, and they will be a tough opponent for the Cardinals, even if they are healthy.

The Cardinals will need to find a way to overcome their injuries and play well in order to have a chance to win on Sunday.