This week’s Thursday Night Football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals will feature the walking wounded. We know about NaVorro Bowman, DeForest Buckner, Jimmie Ward, and Carson Palmer. On Tuesday, the Cardinals placed running back Chris Johnson and defensive back Tyvon Branch on injured reserve.
Johnson is dealing with a groin injury, and could be brought back as the team’s one return. Johnson left after 16 snaps in Week 4, and was replaced by Andre Ellington as David Johnson’s backup. The Cardinals also have Stepfan Taylor. More than likely this just means David Johnson is going to get a sizable workload against the 49ers weakened defensive front.