Wk 17-Arizona Cardinals @ Dallas Cowboys Pre Game Thread. 12/27/21-01/01/22

[slanidrac16]

David vs.Goliath. That's why we compete. We may get blown out, but at least we've got a shot. And if we shock the world, we've got bragging rights.

Everybody should pack a sling shot.

 

[Jetstream Green]

Diggs leads the league in interceptions AND yards given up.

This, he's a gambler and the Cards needs to make him the one who pays

 

[JosiahLee]

I agree that winning or losing this game doesn’t secure a playoff victory. But it still matters. These two teams could play again in the playoffs. Dallas is also still playing for home field advantage, which is very important for their offense. Even if Dallas can’t catch GB, the #2 seed is theirs if they win out. The #2 seed would give them multiple home games if they win their first game.

For AZ they need this win to get their confidence back. For me that’s more important than anything else. They played Indy tough and Indy are a good team. I expect them to play well in this game.

At the end of the day I’m sure we all prefer a win.

But it’s actually kind of interesting because there is a chance we could play them again on wildcard weekend, especially if we win. I could see Dallas securing the 4th seed and us visiting them again in two weeks as the 5th seed.

Which leads to an interesting situation. How much do you “show” against an opponent you may play in two weeks in a playoff game?

 

[dreamcastrocks]

At the end of the day I’m sure we all prefer a win.

But it’s actually kind of interesting because there is a chance we could play them again on wildcard weekend, especially if we win. I could see Dallas securing the 4th seed and us visiting them again in two weeks as the 5th seed.

Which leads to an interesting situation. How much do you “show” against an opponent you may play in two weeks in a playoff game?

If the team was 10-5 on a 3 game winning streak vs 10-5 on a 3 game losing streak, you may have a better chance of not showing everything. Now you just need to win, or come damn close in order to get some confidence back before the playoffs.

 

[ajcardfan]

At the end of the day I’m sure we all prefer a win.

But it’s actually kind of interesting because there is a chance we could play them again on wildcard weekend, especially if we win. I could see Dallas securing the 4th seed and us visiting them again in two weeks as the 5th seed.

Which leads to an interesting situation. How much do you “show” against an opponent you may play in two weeks in a playoff game?

You don't have a thought about the playoffs at this point. Still a reasonable shot at the division, go all out, use the entire playbook.

 

[Lorenzo]

But it’s actually kind of interesting because there is a chance we could play them again on wildcard weekend, especially if we win. I could see Dallas securing the 4th seed and us visiting them again in two weeks as the 5th seed.

Which leads to an interesting situation. How much do you “show” against an opponent you may play in two weeks in a playoff game?

That’s true. Me personally I wouldn’t hold back. You just have to be ready to adjust in the rematch. When this scenario comes up I’m always left to remember the famous Houston oilers Buffalo bills game in 1992. If I recall, The last week of the season the oilers secured a playoff spot by dominating the bills and injuring Jim Kelly. They earned a rematch the following week at Buffalo. They faced frank reich who was somewhat unknown. Houston were winning 35-3 at halftime and lost 41-38. Of corse there was the famous giants vs pats game in week 17 of 2007 when the giants almost ended NE’s unbeaten streak, but a few weeks later made good on it. Those type of rematches are always exciting. Of corse the last time Arizona played Dallas in the playoffs we all remember how that went. That was pretty much the end of the 90’s cowboys.

 

[Goodyear Card]

Cardinals may need to rely heavily on Antonio Hamilton with injuries at cornerback spot

With injuries to Robert Alford and Marco Wilson, the Cardinals may need to rely heavily on journeyman cornerback Antonio Hamilton on Sunday in Dallas.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Lorenzo]

This, he's a gambler and the Cards needs to make him the one who pays

That’s one way to look at it. He’s been beaten deep a handful of times this year. Personally i would try to keep diggs running in space and would go after Brown, #30. The raiders did that and it paid dividends for them. But if you throw at diggs when he is near the ball he is going to be attacking it.

 

[Cards_Campos]

Sorry this is ridiculous. The best sports towns in the country have press and fans that are really hard on teams/players. Their comments don’t hold teams back or cause players to play elsewhere. AZ is soft town in terms of the criticism it’s players receive in all sports.

I agree Phoenix is soft. But fan bases do effect players in my opinion Don’t have to agree.

 

[Red on White]

Which leads to an interesting situation. How much do you “show” against an opponent you may play in two weeks in a playoff game?

Ideally you'd hold some stuff back but we're in a position where we desperately need a win or even just to put up a few points for our own confidence.

Hopefully Dallas do!

 

[PACardsFan]

Ideally you'd hold some stuff back but we're in a position where we desperately need a win or even just to put up a few points for our own confidence.

Hopefully Dallas do!

We can still win the division, so of course we won’t hold back.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Most of those cities suck. I am so glad I don't live in some of those holes.

Lol. What does that have to do with the topic?

 

[ajcardfan]

Lol. What does that have to do with the topic?

Absolutely nothing!

 

[MrYeahBut]

The Cards could use the next couple of weeks to find an identity... if there's one to be found.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

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[Dback Jon]

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Awesome - with Andy, we would have beaten the Colts

 

[bankybruce]

If only there was a serviceable CB out there who knows the system with a Super Bowl win under his belt. Butler must have been really bad to not try and get him back in at this point.

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[RON_IN_OC]

If only there was a serviceable CB out there who knows the system with a Super Bowl win under his belt. Butler must have been really bad to not try and get him back in at this point.

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Haven't heard anything about him, from any team. Tells me he's done.

 

[bankybruce]

Haven't heard anything about him, from any team. Tells me he's done.

Seriously!

 

[ajcardfan]

Haven't heard anything about him, from any team. Tells me he's done.

If he unretired he would be under contract with the Cardinals.

 

[SoonerLou]

Actually pretty good word play considering the Lions game was his worst of the year.

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[DaHilg]

Actually pretty good word play considering the Lions game was his worst of the year.

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He sounds super intelligent in his post game interviews. Their Line of attach scares the beejesus out of me.. Parsons, Lawerence and Randy Gregory (who I thought would be out of the league by now for off the field stuff.. he is a ultra physical player whose great play doesn’t show up tremendously in the box score)

 

[GatorAZ]

Awesome - with Andy, we would have beaten the Colts

Who knows for sure #butterflyeffect

 

[ajcardfan]

Dennard goes on the Covid list.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Winnnn a dang gm for god sake thats all lol