A quarterback who is in the MVP conversation, a two-headed monster at running back and a group of pass catchers with four players who have at least 22 receptions this season for a top-10 offense. But they will have a tough test in their second straight primetime game when they take on the Bengals, who will be smarting after suffering their first loss of the season this past Monday night against the Houston Texans. Despite that success, Dalton’s biggest critique is his inability to play well in the playoffs or in primetime games. “We understand that. You’ve got to take what the defense is giving you”. He was very welcoming and had a great attitude and really helped me out. The total has gone OVER in four of the Cardinals’ last five home games, and eight of their last 10 overall.
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Palmer pumped his fist and added a pelvic thrust – drawing the fine for unsportsmanlike conduct – near the end of the Cardinals’ 39-32 victory over the Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Now, thanks to a flex choice, the Cardinals get Cincinnati on “Sunday Night Football”.
The 100 games – all official sellouts – includes everything: Preseason and postseason. The Bengals (8-1) have split the first two night duels and are looking to bounce back against the 7-2 Cardinals. This should be a fun one to watch. The Bengals have their issues too.
“I’ll be money on those plays”. If he can’t play, Watford likely will start.
John Brown’s hamstrings continue to be an issue, but he plans on playing Sunday.
The only other time that Palmer has squared off against Cincinnati was in a blowout Raiders loss in 2012.
Offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin recalled a similar hit Chancellor delivered to offensive lineman Eric Winston two years ago.
“When you’re pulling toward Kam, you better be prepared”, Goodwin said, “because he brings a load”. “They have a solid secondary”, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said.
But, “do I like having it closed?”
“It’s a matter of respect”, Arians said. “Multiple times he’s looked at me like I’m an idiot”.
Palmer was fined for violating Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1(c) of the National Football League rulebook, which states: “There shall be no unsportsmanlike conduct”. The 13-year veteran audibled to the play and Fells got a clean release off the line before Palmer threw a flawless strike to get it over Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch. Palmer said after the game his reaction was toward three friends he had in the stands.
“There are two sides of every story”, Palmer said, “I know the truth and I know my side and obviously his side”. They cited this as unsportsmanlike conduct.
He seemed to always just be a good quarterback on otherwise bad teams.
The Ravens have recovered one opponent’s fumble all season and own a minus-10 turnover differential. The Cardinals turned the ball over three times last week and almost a fourth, mostly due to pressure generated by Seattle.
The No-Fly-Zone, aka Patrick Peterson, Tyrann Mathieu, Rashad Johnson, Jerraud Powers, Tony Jefferson, and Justin Bethel will have to cover a lot of space as the Cincinnati offense will stretch the field. The game will be played at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Arizona Cardinals as a team have passed for 23 total TDs, second best in the National Football League behind the Patriots (24). Rucker signed in 2013 to be a backup and role player, but has emerged as a highly effective starter and locker-room leader. And Rucker is enjoying his increased role.
“‘I know there’s going to be great energy in that building”, Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald said.
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It’s a feeling a lot of Cardinals have right now.
