John Claton's take on Sunday's Game

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7. Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks
Everyone knows the Cardinals have one of the league's most exciting offenses. Kurt Warner can throw to Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin and Bryant Johnson. The addition of Edgerrin James has helped production in the red zone. The Cardinals opened the season with a 34-point effort against the 49ers. Sunday's game against the Seahawks should be a shootout. One matchup to watch is the Seahawks' short cornerbacks against the Cardinals' tall, physical receivers. Another interesting matchup is the Cardinals defense against Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. The Cardinals love to blitz and have some of the most imaginative rushes in the league. Hasselbeck learned how to handle that pressure last year by gashing the Cardinals on the ground with Shaun Alexander. One concern for Arizona has to be how well the 49ers moved the football against them last weekend. The Cardinals gave up 27 points and 393 yards to Alex Smith and the 49ers. Dennis Green certainly will have to tighten up his defense against the Seahawks. Mike Holmgren added Deion Branch and while the Seahawks are saying he probably won't play, it would be an upset if Branch isn't in uniform. Offense will be a key in this game, and if Branch can help in a drive or two, he'll be worth having on the field. Holmgren, meanwhile, is vowing changes in the middle of his offensive line if there isn't improvement from the opener. Holmgren is looking for the right fit to replace the departed Steve Hutchinson.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=2587217

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