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This weekend's game is certainly the biggest matchup of the year for both teams. With a victory both teams can claim the division (The Cardinals can even secure the #1 seed in the NFC).
Although I think it's unfortunate the Cardinals must turn to their 4th quarterback of the season I expect a competitive game. I believe the Cardinals coaching staff will do all they can to put Lindley in a situation to succeed. (Most likely scaling back the playbook - limiting the pass plays to 10 or less that he's comfortable with).
If Arizona can eliminate the mistakes from the last game (a missed field goal, an interception, a dropped TD & a blocked punt) I expect this game to be close to the very end. To me the X factor of the game is Arizona's special teams play. Field position killed the Cardinals in Seattle. And with Ryan Lindley at quarterback there will be added pressure on our rookie kicker to capitalize on his opportunities.
Here's 3 things I think the Cardinals have in their favor for this week 16 showdown:
1) The emergence of a rushing attack (specifically Kerwynn Williams). While the interior offensive line has played much better over the last two games (maybe that's in part because they finally started their first round draft pick from a season ago - LT Jonathan Cooper) Kerwynn Williams gained 100 yds on 19 carries against KC and 75 yds on 15 carries against St. Louis. That's good for an average of 5.1 yds per carry.
2) The game is in Arizona where they are 7-0 for the season. The fact that Ryan Lindley must play Seattle in Arizona and not Seattle is a huge factor. If Lindley were starting this game in Seattle I'd say Arizona's odds of winning would be 5% or less.
3) Limited film on Lindley. This point may sound ridiculous and isn't my strongest, but I believe Lindley's limited film will be to Arizona's advantage. Seattle must go back to Lindley's rookie season in 2012 in order to watch Lindley play for an extended amount of time (he played 4 games that year). The fact that there is limited film on Logan Thomas is an advantage as well considering BA says they will prepare a package of plays for Thomas this week. I understand both of these quarterbacks are inaccurate and inexperienced, but maybe just maybe they will catch Seattle off guard with some surprise looks.
With all that said here's to a great game and no more injuries.
Although I think it's unfortunate the Cardinals must turn to their 4th quarterback of the season I expect a competitive game. I believe the Cardinals coaching staff will do all they can to put Lindley in a situation to succeed. (Most likely scaling back the playbook - limiting the pass plays to 10 or less that he's comfortable with).
If Arizona can eliminate the mistakes from the last game (a missed field goal, an interception, a dropped TD & a blocked punt) I expect this game to be close to the very end. To me the X factor of the game is Arizona's special teams play. Field position killed the Cardinals in Seattle. And with Ryan Lindley at quarterback there will be added pressure on our rookie kicker to capitalize on his opportunities.
Here's 3 things I think the Cardinals have in their favor for this week 16 showdown:
1) The emergence of a rushing attack (specifically Kerwynn Williams). While the interior offensive line has played much better over the last two games (maybe that's in part because they finally started their first round draft pick from a season ago - LT Jonathan Cooper) Kerwynn Williams gained 100 yds on 19 carries against KC and 75 yds on 15 carries against St. Louis. That's good for an average of 5.1 yds per carry.
2) The game is in Arizona where they are 7-0 for the season. The fact that Ryan Lindley must play Seattle in Arizona and not Seattle is a huge factor. If Lindley were starting this game in Seattle I'd say Arizona's odds of winning would be 5% or less.
3) Limited film on Lindley. This point may sound ridiculous and isn't my strongest, but I believe Lindley's limited film will be to Arizona's advantage. Seattle must go back to Lindley's rookie season in 2012 in order to watch Lindley play for an extended amount of time (he played 4 games that year). The fact that there is limited film on Logan Thomas is an advantage as well considering BA says they will prepare a package of plays for Thomas this week. I understand both of these quarterbacks are inaccurate and inexperienced, but maybe just maybe they will catch Seattle off guard with some surprise looks.
With all that said here's to a great game and no more injuries.