Really good discussion on Sando's blog about this and the game seems to be generating alot of interest. Heres what I wrote...
I like the Cardinals to show well but ultimately lose. I would say at one point the Cards will even have a 7-10 pt lead before succumbing to there will in the 4th quarter and running out of emotion. I think Kurt played his second worst game of the season last week but I was worried going into Seattle with the atmosphere and conditions that it could be worse so they key is he played well enough to win.
And he can do the same on Sunday and will have two big advantages:
1) He is at home in the dome where he has been close to flawless.
Conditions are not a consideration.
2) He should have sufficient motivation with them being World Champs, his former team, and the coach and QB that sent him packing being on the other side line.
The scary thing is that they mentioned last week during the SEA game how Kurt had said the teams that give him the most trouble are the ones that get rush with 4 guys and drop seven in coverage. Uh oh. Wiz/Haley against Spagnulo will be they key maytch up IMO.
I say we hang tough and maybe even have a lead late but ultimately lose because we can't close them out by running the ball or stopping the run.
My guess is 31 - 27 G-men.
Now if the rumors of Jacobs AND Ross sitting out that could be a whole new game. Although I think Ward is the back that will have the good day even if all 3 of them play.
Consider this though my friends. If we win this game we would be in line to get a top 2 seed and maybe even #1 and homefield throughout.
I cannot believe I just typed that sentence.
Quick somebody submit a Mock Top 10 draft for next year so I feel normal again