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I was picking a real down and dirty defensive struggle!!!

When it comes down to it, who really knows? New Orleans has not looked good since their beat down of New England a couple months ago. Arizona can either be the best team in the NFC, or go out and lay and egg. It would not shock me if the Cardinals come out and win by 3 TDs with Warner throwing 4 TDs, 90% completion percentage, heals the blind, and throws no interceptions. Nor would it shock me if the Cardinals lose by 3 TDs, Warner throws around 40%, 2 picks, harms an endangered species, and fumbles 5 times.

When it comes down to it, who really knows? New Orleans has not looked good since their beat down of New England a couple months ago. Arizona can either be the best team in the NFC, or go out and lay and egg. It would not shock me if the Cardinals come out and win by 3 TDs with Warner throwing 4 TDs, 90% completion percentage, heals the blind, and throws no interceptions. Nor would it shock me if the Cardinals lose by 3 TDs, Warner throws around 40%, 2 picks, harms an endangered species, and fumbles 5 times.

 

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I agree. Arizona can look really good or really bad. It does seem as though they usually bring it when the competition is good...and its hard to ignore their playoff performances over the last two years. Warner, in particular, has been a very good post-season QB. The defense is the unknown. They have talent and they can be really good at times, and then other times they can get picked apart.

 

Generally, you question teams who limp into the post-season, but Arizona is proof that it doesn't always matter. So, there are a ton of unknowns in this game?

 

Will New Orleans get rolling again? Will they continue their slide? Will the good Cardinals or bad Cardinals show up?

 

IMO, this game is a toss-up as far as picking, yet it wouldn't surprise me if it turned out to be a blowout (by either team) or a game decided on the final drive.

 

There are three big keys that come to mind for me...

 

1. The Superdome provides a clear advantage for the Saints.

2. Warner has a great track record as a playoff QB. Brees doesn't.

3. Arizona has the game-changing WR in Larry Fitzgerald. The impact these guys can have on any given game cannot be overstated.

On paper, this is a great match up of two offensive machines, but watch it turn into a 17-14 game... :lol: The NFL can be funny that way.

On paper, this is a great match up of two offensive machines, but watch it turn into a 17-14 game... :lol: The NFL can be funny that way.

The over/under is 57. They are begging you to take the over. Considering the Cards put up 51 last week against one of the best defenses, you know everyone is going to bite.

On paper, this is a great match up of two offensive machines, but watch it turn into a 17-14 game... :lol: The NFL can be funny that way.

 

It does seem to happen that way more than you'd expect. Similarly, lets say the Jets and Ravens somehow win. They'll probably end up playing in the highest scoring game in AFC Championship history. :lol:

Arizona 38-35.

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