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5 Bold Predictions For Cardinals vs. Seahawks

5 Bold Predictions For Cardinals vs. Seahawks

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The Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks face off in Week 12 for the first of two meetings this season. At 9-1, the Cardinals are not only the leaders of the NFC West, but the top overall team in the NFL. Can they triumph over the defending champs? Here are five bold predictions for this NFC power matchup.

5. Marshawn Lynch Will Play Angry

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5. Marshawn Lynch Will Play Angry

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The latest episode of Lynch challenging the authority of the NFL occurred this week after the veteran refused to comply with the league’s media policy, which resulted in a six-digit fine. Lynch will respond by ripping off over 125 yards and two touchdowns. The Cardinals’ third-ranked run defense won’t faze him.

4. Arizona Rush Offense Will Recover

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4. Arizona Rush Offense Will Recover

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Speaking of running the ball -- the Cardinals have struggled in that realm lately, rushing for only 74 yards in the past two games put together. Andre Ellington will lead the resurgence by surpassing 100 yards for the first time this season, and fellow sophomore pro Stepfan Taylor will get in on the action as well. The Cardinals need to run the ball well to help out Drew Stanton.

3. Richard Sherman Will Make A Pick-Six

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3. Richard Sherman Will Make A Pick-Six

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Although Madden Cover Curse accusations aren’t warranted right now, Sherman hasn’t played like the best cornerback in the league this year. However, by logging his third career pick-six on Sunday, Sherman will put himself back into the conversation as the NFL’s top defensive back. Stanton is the type of quarterback that Sherman thrives against.

2. Michael Floyd Will Be Drew Stanton’s Favorite WR

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2. Michael Floyd Will Be Drew Stanton’s Favorite WR

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Floyd caught only two passes last week against the Lions, but he converted both of them into touchdowns. Expect Stanton to keep going back to the 6-foot-3 Notre Dame product in red-zone situations, as Sherman will likely be covering Larry Fitzgerald. If you have Floyd on your fantasy football team, definitely give him the start.

1. Seahawks Will Prevail In OT

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1. Seahawks Will Prevail In OT

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An old-fashioned defensive affair won’t be decided in regulation. It will be the Seahawks who win on a Russell Wilson touchdown run, handing the Cardinals their second loss of the season and tightening the race for supremacy in the competitive NFC West. It's about time the Seahawks re-assert their authority in the NFC landscape.

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