Arizona Cardinals Rumors: 5 Biggest Rumors Heading Into NFL Week 13

The Arizona Cardinals need to come away with a big win over the St. Louis Rams in NFL Week 13 action. What are the five biggest rumors surrounding the team heading into this week's game?

1. Can David Johnson and Andre Ellington Replace Chris Johnson at RB?

Chris Johnson had been one of the best stories of the 2015 NFL season until he suffered a fractured tibia last week. Now the Cardinals are hoping that David Johnson and Andre Ellington can fill in for him and pick up the production that Johnson was giving the team. The rookie will start this week and Bruce Arians can only hope that the offense doesn't suffer a setback.

2. Can Carson Palmer Continue His Superstar Production?

So far this season, Carson Palmer has been a big surprise for the Cardinals. He has been one of the top quarterbacks in the league and is showing no signs of slowing down. Arizona needs him to continue playing that way throughout the remainder of the season to have any chance at contending for a Super Bowl appearance in a tough NFC.

3. Is Larry Fitzgerald's Resurgence Legit?

After a quiet season last year, Larry Fitzgerald has broken out with a big season this year. He has caught 83 passes for 992 yards and seven touchdowns already this season. Fitzgerald still has some question marks surrounding whether or not his resurgence is legit or not, but he can help prove that in Week 13 with yet another big game against St. Louis.

4. Will the Defense Continue Forcing Turnovers at the Same Pace?

There is no question that the Cardinals have one of the NFL's best defenses. They are capable of forcing turnovers at will and have shown that ability throughout the course of the 2015 season. Arizona has another chance to do so against a struggling Rams' offense and it will be intriguing to see if they're able to do so.

5. Are the Arizona Cardinals the Best Team in the NFC West?

Arizona has been at the top of the NFC West all season long, but the Seattle Seahawks are coming on strong. They have to continue pressing the issue over the next few weeks and coming away with wins. Beating St. Louis isn't a major statement, but it would move them to 10-2 and put a lot of pressure on the Seahawks to come back from that much of a deficit in the division.