GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Minnesota Vikings’ 35-17victory over the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium last December was arguably the team’s  most impressive in 2008.

Henderson fractured his femur while trying to tackle him Hightower late  in the forth quarter of Minnesota’s 30-17 loss– His legs twisting violently as he went down.

The Vikings were thoroughly outplayed on offense, defense and special teams. But, more definitely, viking players suffered injuries throughout the game, most notably middle linebacker E.J Henderson.

In the fourth quarter, with about six minutes left, Henderson was attempting to tackle cardinals running back Tim Hightower. But his left leg was twisted grotesquely, and he was carted off the field, with team doctor Joel Boyd stabilizing the injury. Henderson was comforted by his younger brother, Erin, who was inactive for Sunday’s game.

Although no official announcement has been made, the nature of Henderson’s injury makes it very likely his season will be cut short for the second consecutive year. His 2008 season ended after four games when he underwent surgery on his left foot.