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TEMPE, Ariz. -- The?Arizona Cardinals secondary might be getting a boost a few weeks earlier than expected.Coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday that safety Tyrann Mathieu will play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, although the Honey Badger wouldnt fully commit to taking the field for the first time since suffering a shoulder subluxation in Week 8 at Carolina. But Mathieu also said Arians declaration wasnt premature.I think Im ready to go, Mathieu said. Well see how the week goes. If I continue to progress well and everythings OK, Ill be out there Sunday.In addition to regaining Mathieu, the Cardinals secondary will also be getting safety Tyvon Branch back in the next couple of weeks. With Branch practicing Wednesday, it signaled he was the player Arizona had designated to return from the injured reserve list, which ended the seasons for running back Chris Johnson and linebacker Alani Fua, both of whom previously were candidates, along with Branch, to return from the IR.According to NFL rules, Branch cant play for two weeks after his first practice, making him eligible to play in Week 14 at Miami.We just need him, special teams and defensively, Arians said.Mathieu will be the nickel corner when he returns this week, Arians said, and Arizona will figure out Branchs role when he returns. Branch played 129 of his 166 snaps in the slot before getting hurt, and with key special-teams players injured, Branchs presence on special teams will be helpful.Well wait and see, Arians said. Hes just practicing this week, and well see whos available next week. Tyrann Mathieu will be the nickel, and well see where [Branch] fits in.With Arizona choosing to bring Branch off the injured reserve list, Johnsons season was officially over.Johnson signed a one-year deal last offseason worth $1.5 million to be?David Johnsons backup. In four games before suffering a groin injury that required surgery, Chris Johnson ran for 95 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.Picking Branch over Johnson from the IR was the hardest decision, Arians said.I put it off as long as I could to make sure that we could do the right thing for the team, Arians said.Keith Tkachuk Jersey . Mats Zuccarello and Derek Stepan scored shootout goals, and backup goalie Cam Talbot earned his second win in two nights as the Rangers shook off a late tying tally and beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 Monday night. Kyle Connor Jets Jersey . 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The Cougars have rolled to five consecutive victories this season, but could face a tough test dealing with the Midshipmens triple option.Its totally different, Houston coach Tom Herman said about dealing with Navys offense. All the assignments, run fits and even where you line up on defense are different. We have had success against the run in previous games, but thats a conventional two back or spread run. We havent played a triple option run since Navy last year.Houston (5-0 overall, 2-0 AAC) beat Navy 52-31 last season en route to winning the AAC championship.The Cougars are led by quarterback Greg Ward Jr., who was named the AACs Offensive Player of the Week for the third time in five weeks. In Saturdays 42-14 win over Connecticut, Ward completed 32 of 38 passes for a career-high 389 yards with three touchdowns. Ward also ran for 65 yards with a pair of scores to keep Houston in full control.He took a couple pretty big time hits against Connecticut, Herman said about Ward. Stood in there. I was really proud. That is something Greg has never really done in his career; sit in the pocket and take a hit while youre throwing the football. Its kind of a double-edge sword because he doesnt have to a lot of the times. He can run around, make the guy miss and go make yards. He realizes for the offense to succeed that he needs to be able to make that kind of throws. Hes doing that now.Wide receiver Linell Bonner has been a key target for Ward and he 33 receptions for 439 yards with two touchdowns. Steven Dunbar also has made a big impact with 21 catches for 326 yards and also has two scores.Ward, however, can spread the ball around and six different receivers have caught touchdown passes so far this season.Everybody is held accountable, Dunbar said about Houstons talented group of receivers. Everybody works hard. On any ggiven day somebody could have a bad day and the next guy just has to be ready.dddddddddddd Thats just how we play. We work real hard. Its always on us about just going hard and playing hard.The Midshipmen (3-1, 2-0) will look to keep pace with their dominant ground attack, which averages 251.5 yards per game -- 14th best in FBS. Quarterback Will Worth took over the starting job when Tago Smith went down with a season-ending knee injury in the opener. Worth has been solid running the triple option, and has become the leader of the offense.In his first two career starts, Worth orchestrated late fourth quarter drives to give the Mids come-from-behind victories. On the season, Worth has completed 31 of 53 passes for 527 yards with a touchdown. He has also run for five scores.Nonetheless, Houston should be fully prepared to handle Navys ground game. The Cougars have the top-ranked rushing defense in the nation, allowing just 42 yards per game. Senior linebacker Steven Taylor leads the way with 27 tackles, including six for a loss and 5.5 sacks. Sophomore safety Garrett Davis has been a dominant force in the secondary and has four tackles for a loss with a sack.Its always competitive in our room, Houston defensive end Jerard Carter said.Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is one of the toughest places for any opponent. The Midshipmen have won 12 straight home games dating back to 2014.Houston has an impressive streak of its own, reeling off eight straight wins since last year -- the third longest run in the nation behind Alabama (17) and Tennessee (11). The Cougars have outscored their opponents 221-56 over that stretch.Navy is coming off a disappointing 28-14 loss to rival Air Force. Midshipmen head coach Ken Niumatalolo understands there is even a bigger challenge this week.Theyre ranked where they are for a reason, Niumatalolo said about Houston. Theyre just so good in so many places. A well-coached team with so many good players is a tough combination. ' ' '