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Am looking forward to watching this game tonight. Mixed feelings on this one. I can't stand :seizure:Chip Kelly and :shooting: Bruce Arians but then there's Sam Bradford and the Eagles losing again so we can be in a better position for our 2nd round pick. Then there's my son being a Redskins fanatic :baghead: and the Skins needing the Eagles to lose in order to be all alone in first place. But I really can't stand Bruce Arians...:boxing: It's a conundrum.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/20/sports/arizona-cardinals-at-philadelphia-eagles-nfl-pick.html
Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles Preview
By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
Cardinals (11-2) at Eagles (6-7)
8:30 p.m. Eastern time. Line: Cardinals by 3.5
A debate has emerged as to whether this Cardinals team, which is one win from its first 12-victory season, is the best in franchise history. But that is selling the 1948 Chicago Cardinals short, not to mention the 1925 and 1947 teams, which won N.F.L. championships.
Despite not winning a championship, the 1948 team may have been the best. It won 11 games, like the current Cardinals, but in a 12-game regular season, its only loss coming against the crosstown Chicago Bears in the second game. Its average margin of victory was 14.1 points — this year’s is 11.8. The 1948 Cardinals reached the N.F.L. title game, losing to the Eagles, who the current Cardinals play this weekend.
Ray Mallouf, Mal Kutner and Elmer Angsman led that 1948 team to an N.F.L.-leading 32.9 points per game, slightly more than the 31.2 points that this year’s squad, with an aerial attack led by Carson Palmer, is averaging.
A key for the Cardinals has been their depth. Larry Fitzgerald has been their leading receiver, but John Brown, Michael Floyd or J.J. Nelson can also deliver a huge catch. And with running backs Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington out with injuries, the rookie David Johnson has proved himself capable of being an every-down back.
The Eagles have played up to their competition in recent weeks, with wins against New England and Buffalo, but against a relentless Cardinals defense that is fourth in the N.F.L. in yards allowed per game and fifth against the rush, it is hard to see them coming away with a victory.
PICK: Cardinals
http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2015/12/20/10629280/cardinals-vs-eagles-game-previews
Cardinals vs. Eagles game previews
By Jess Root @senorjessroot
The Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles play on Sunday Night Football. Arizona has won seven straight and the Eagles have won two straight, but it has gotten them back into the conversation of the NFC East. Here are some game previews for the matchup.
Cardinals Hope Road Show Continues In Philly
Team can set franchise record with seven road wins, clinch NFC West against Eagles
Notecards: Cardinals at Eagles
Catch up on all the playoff scenarios and numbers to watch during Sunday night's game
Friday Five: Cardinals At Eagles
A glance at the top storylines for the Cardinals-Eagles game Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia:
Cardinals Blogs | Friday before the Eagles, and Fitz tackles
Larry Fitzgerald has made it clear he doesn’t necessarily like to block. But he likes to tackle.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles scouting report, prediction
Kent Somers previews and predicts Sunday's game between the Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles.
Cardinals provide prime-time excitement
Not long ago, the Cardinals were about as popular in prime time as a test of the emergency broadcast system. This year, viewers don't want to touch their remotes.
Arizona Cardinals- ESPN
Where does the betting value lie in the Sunday night football game between the Eagles and Cardinals? ESPN Chalk experts provide against-the-spread and prop bet advice.
Week 15 Six Points: Cardinals vs. Eagles | FOX Sports
The FOX Sports team breaks down the key points in the Week 15 Arizona Cardinals-Philadelphia Eagles matchup.
Eagles vs. Cardinals 2015: Game time, TV schedule, online streaming, channel, odds and more - Bleeding Green Nation
Learn more about the Eagles-Cardinals game that is set to take place on Sunday night.
Game Preview: Cardinals Vs. Eagles
The Eagles and Cardinals stopped being divisional rivals in 2002, when the Cardinals joined the NFC South, but apparently no one has told the two teams. For the fifth-straight season, the Eagles and Cardinals go head-to-head in the battle of the birds.
Can Eagles Slow Down This MVP Candidate?
Palmer has proved many of the doubters wrong, posting a 107.2 passer rating through Week 14, which is the second highest among all quarterbacks. He’s thrown 31 touchdowns this season, one shy of his career best set in 2005, for 4,003 yards.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/20/sports/arizona-cardinals-at-philadelphia-eagles-nfl-pick.html
Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles Preview
By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
Cardinals (11-2) at Eagles (6-7)
8:30 p.m. Eastern time. Line: Cardinals by 3.5
A debate has emerged as to whether this Cardinals team, which is one win from its first 12-victory season, is the best in franchise history. But that is selling the 1948 Chicago Cardinals short, not to mention the 1925 and 1947 teams, which won N.F.L. championships.
Despite not winning a championship, the 1948 team may have been the best. It won 11 games, like the current Cardinals, but in a 12-game regular season, its only loss coming against the crosstown Chicago Bears in the second game. Its average margin of victory was 14.1 points — this year’s is 11.8. The 1948 Cardinals reached the N.F.L. title game, losing to the Eagles, who the current Cardinals play this weekend.
Ray Mallouf, Mal Kutner and Elmer Angsman led that 1948 team to an N.F.L.-leading 32.9 points per game, slightly more than the 31.2 points that this year’s squad, with an aerial attack led by Carson Palmer, is averaging.
A key for the Cardinals has been their depth. Larry Fitzgerald has been their leading receiver, but John Brown, Michael Floyd or J.J. Nelson can also deliver a huge catch. And with running backs Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington out with injuries, the rookie David Johnson has proved himself capable of being an every-down back.
The Eagles have played up to their competition in recent weeks, with wins against New England and Buffalo, but against a relentless Cardinals defense that is fourth in the N.F.L. in yards allowed per game and fifth against the rush, it is hard to see them coming away with a victory.
PICK: Cardinals
http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2015/12/20/10629280/cardinals-vs-eagles-game-previews
Cardinals vs. Eagles game previews
By Jess Root @senorjessroot
The Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles play on Sunday Night Football. Arizona has won seven straight and the Eagles have won two straight, but it has gotten them back into the conversation of the NFC East. Here are some game previews for the matchup.
Cardinals Hope Road Show Continues In Philly
Team can set franchise record with seven road wins, clinch NFC West against Eagles
Notecards: Cardinals at Eagles
Catch up on all the playoff scenarios and numbers to watch during Sunday night's game
Friday Five: Cardinals At Eagles
A glance at the top storylines for the Cardinals-Eagles game Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia:
Cardinals Blogs | Friday before the Eagles, and Fitz tackles
Larry Fitzgerald has made it clear he doesn’t necessarily like to block. But he likes to tackle.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Eagles scouting report, prediction
Kent Somers previews and predicts Sunday's game between the Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles.
Cardinals provide prime-time excitement
Not long ago, the Cardinals were about as popular in prime time as a test of the emergency broadcast system. This year, viewers don't want to touch their remotes.
Arizona Cardinals- ESPN
Where does the betting value lie in the Sunday night football game between the Eagles and Cardinals? ESPN Chalk experts provide against-the-spread and prop bet advice.
Week 15 Six Points: Cardinals vs. Eagles | FOX Sports
The FOX Sports team breaks down the key points in the Week 15 Arizona Cardinals-Philadelphia Eagles matchup.
Eagles vs. Cardinals 2015: Game time, TV schedule, online streaming, channel, odds and more - Bleeding Green Nation
Learn more about the Eagles-Cardinals game that is set to take place on Sunday night.
Game Preview: Cardinals Vs. Eagles
The Eagles and Cardinals stopped being divisional rivals in 2002, when the Cardinals joined the NFC South, but apparently no one has told the two teams. For the fifth-straight season, the Eagles and Cardinals go head-to-head in the battle of the birds.
Can Eagles Slow Down This MVP Candidate?
Palmer has proved many of the doubters wrong, posting a 107.2 passer rating through Week 14, which is the second highest among all quarterbacks. He’s thrown 31 touchdowns this season, one shy of his career best set in 2005, for 4,003 yards.
