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Arizona Cardinals news 9/16: Fells' catch, Chris Johnson ready TE trivia

Wednesday Cardinals and NFL links.

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Tuesday was a day off for the Arizona Cardinals. That doesn't mean we have nothing for you. There was still plenty of content to look at. Here are today's links from around the Web.

Cardinals:

Around The NFC West - Week 2
A look at the Cardinals' divisional opponents following their openers

Cardinals Film Room: Darren Fells Rumbles
A breakdown of the 48-yard pass play to the Cardinals tight end'

Bickley: Chris Johnson must keep the Cardinals flying
Chris Johnson’s feet must keep the Cardinals' offense flying

Arizona Cardinals surprise: a boost from tight-end spot
Some things thrive in the desert. Reptiles. Bougainvilleas. Land developers.

Arizona Cardinals' A.Q. Shipley likes role as blocking back - Arizona Cardinals Blog - ESPN
Arizona Cardinals center A.Q. Shipley took to his new role as the team's blocking back quite nicely, making a big block in Sunday's win.

Cardinals RB Chris Johnson always prepares like he's the starter - Arizona Cardinals Blog - ESPN
If Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington can't play because of injury, Chris Johnson will start in his place, coach Bruce Arians said.

Cards linebacker Markus Golden is ready for the next one - Arizona Sports
What was Golden able to do in Sunday's game to be so successful? Who is he learning from? What was the transition like from college football to the NFL?

Four Downs with Tyrann Mathieu - Arizona Sports
Every week we will sit down with one Arizona Cardinals player and give our listeners the opportunity to submit questions to be answered on video.

Behind Enemy Lines: Arizona Cardinals travel to Windy City to take on Chicago Bears - Arizona Sports
But the Cards won’t have the luxury of playing at home, where they’ve won six straight openers, in Week 2. They’re off to Chicago to take on the new-look Bears at Soldier Field Sunday.

Trivia Tuesday: Remembering the Cardinals' top tight ends - Arizona Sports

Your Trivia Tuesday task is to name the Cardinals’ top tight ends, in terms of receptions, since the team moved to the Valley in 1988. Good luck … you’re probably going to need it.

Chris Johnson ready to start if Arizona Cardinals need him

And while Johnson entered the Arizona Cardinals’ matchup with the New Orleans Saints as the backup running back, he may have left is the new starter.

NFL:

2015 NFL Power Rankings, Week 2: Seattle slips early - SBNation.com

Wrapping up a wild and crazy week in the NFL with a new set of power rankings.

Rams DT Aaron Donald is Hoss of the Week - SBNation.com

The Rams second-year DT stuffed Marshawn Lynch and took down Russell Wilson twice in St. Louis' big Week 1 win over Seattle.

Carlos Hyde has announced himself as the 49ers' next great running back - SBNation.com

The second-year running back is here to stay after rumbling his way on the main stage in the 49ers' 20-3 win over the Vikings.

Maybe the 49ers aren't a total disaster - SBNation.com

Okay, it was, at times, an ugly affair, but the 49ers pulled off a big win on Monday night. So did the Falcons. And, and, and ... power rankings!

Jake Long signs with Falcons - SBNation.com

The Atlanta Falcons bolstered their offensive line depth by snagging free-agent tackle Jake Long.

Jason Pierre-Paul reportedly missing tip of thumb too, but still believes he'll play in 2015 - SBNation.com

The Giants defensive end reportedly has damage to three fingers.

Peyton Manning creates media injury report, diagnoses reporter with carpal tunnel from texting sources - SBNation.com

First up was a reporter with carpal tunnel from texting too many sources.

Marshawn Lynch's mom wants the Seahawks' offensive coordinator fired - SBNation.com

All right then.