Kliff Kingsbury criticism, calls to be fired mount after Arizona Cardinals' NFL Week 8 loss
Jeremy Cluff
The Arizona Cardinals are a disappointing 3-5 on the season after a 34-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 8 on Sunday, last in the NFC West.
As the losses continue to mount for the franchise, so does the criticism directed at coach Kliff Kingsbury.
Many fans called out the Cardinals coach in the aftermath of the team's loss in Minnesota, questioning his play-calling, strategy, game management and leadership, with many calling for his job.
NFL Week 9 picks, predictions:
- Eagles vs. Texans | Chargers vs. Falcons | Dolphins vs. Bears
- Panthers vs. Bengals | Packers vs. Lions | Raiders vs. Jaguars
- Colts vs. Patriots | Bills vs. Jets | Vikings vs. Commanders
- Seahawks vs. Cardinals | Rams vs. Bucs | Titans vs. Chiefs
- Ravens vs. Saints | For subscribers: The Republic's picks
- Eagles vs. Texans | Chargers vs. Falcons | Dolphins vs. Bears
- Panthers vs. Bengals | Packers vs. Lions | Raiders vs. Jaguars
- Colts vs. Patriots | Bills vs. Jets | Vikings vs. Commanders
- Seahawks vs. Cardinals | Rams vs. Bucs | Titans vs. Chiefs
- Ravens vs. Saints | NFL Week 9 point spreads, moneylines
Here's how social media reacted to Kingsbury's performance as the coach of the Cardinals on Sunday:
NFL power rankings:Eagles, Vikings, Titans, Bills continue impressive win streaks
Reaction:Patrick Peterson slams Arizona Cardinals, trolls Kyler Murray in Minnesota Vikings' win
Commentary:Cardinals playoff hopes look scary after loss to Vikings
NFL Week 9 odds:Point spread, moneyline, over/under for every game
How to watch:NFL Week 9 schedule, television information
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