5 Bold Predictions For Rams vs. Cardinals

By Paul Kakert

5 Bold Predictions For Rams vs. Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals — The Arizona Cardinals have transformed from the surprise team of the 2014 season to a legitimate contender for the NFC title. This week they take on the St. Louis Rams, who have produced two shocking wins in the past three weeks. Here are five bold predictions for this Sunday’s matchup.

5. The Cardinals Pass For Only One TD

Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals

5. The Cardinals Pass For Only One TD

Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals — The Rams are the eighth-best pass defense in the league, and they will be the difference makers against the Cardinals' passing offense that ranks 16th best in the league. Limiting the Cardinals to one touchdown is a victory for the Rams' defense.

4. Less Than 35 Total Points Scored In Defensive Battle

St Louis Rams defense

4. Less Than 35 Total Points Scored In Defensive Battle

St Louis Rams defense — The Cardinals are in for a letdown game after a big win in Dallas, and the Rams are going to rely on their defense to keep them in this game. Combine those two things and you have a low-scoring, close game.

3. No Shortage of Interceptions

Arizona Cardinals Patrick Peterson

3. No Shortage of Interceptions

Arizona Cardinals Patrick Peterson — The Cardinals lead the NFL in interceptions with 12, and they’ll have a field day picking off the Rams QB Austin Davis twice. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, the Rams will return the favor and pick off Carson Palmer twice as well.

2. Carson Palmer Will Feel the Pressure

St Louis Rams defense

2. Carson Palmer Will Feel the Pressure

St Louis Rams defense — The Rams only have 14 sacks on the season, which ranks 23rd in the NFL, but any chance to slow down the Cardinals’ passing game will start with pressure on Carson Palmer. Expect two or three sacks to help lead to key interceptions.

1. St. Louis Continues To Dominate NFC West Teams

St Louis Rams

1. St. Louis Continues To Dominate NFC West Teams

St Louis Rams — The Rams aren’t an impressive team at 3-5, but two of those wins are against the two NFC West teams they have faced. Sunday, when they beat the division leading Cardinals 17-14, they will continue their divisional dominance.

Paul Kakert is an NFL and Chicago Bears writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @edpvideo, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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