The Cardinals rank 32nd in the league with 153.1 rushing yards allowed per game. They play the Seahawks in Week 17.

Analysis: The Seahawks can secure the No. 5 seed in the postseason with a win, so they won't be resting starters. In fact, they may have rookie RB Rashaad Penny (knee) returning to provide further depth to their already dominant backfield. The Seahawks lead the league in both rushing attempts (33.3) and rushing yards per game (158.5), and they've ran for at least 158 yards in all but one game dating back to Week 3. Chris Carson leads that backfield, and the Cardinals simply don't have the talent to…read more

The Cardinals have forced two turnovers in the last seven games. They play the Rams in Week 16.

Analysis: The Cardinals surprised by holding the Packers and Lions to 17 points apiece in Weeks 13 and 14, but they were brought back to reality when the Falcons torched them for 40 points in Week 15. The Rams offense has struggled lately compared to its usual high standard, combining for 29 points over the last two weeks and coughing up the ball seven times. Still, they are a top offensive unit and may be kicked into gear by their recent slips, especially since they're in danger of losing a first-round…read more

The Cardinals have held their last two opponents to just 17 points. They play the Falcons in Week 15.

Analysis: These two teams are an even matchup, as the Cardinals pass defense ranks fourth in the league while the Falcons pass offense ranks fourth as well. The Cardinals may look poised to stand their own as they've held their last eight opponents under 240 passing yards while the Falcons have failed to post more than 20 points in any of their last five games. Arizona D/ST suffers from just two turnovers since its Week 9 bye, but they rank seventh with 39 sacks and are up against an offensive line that…read more

The Cardinals rank third in the league with 38 sacks. They play the Lions in Week 14.

Analysis: Their strong suit of the Cardinals defense is a secondary headed by CB Patrick Peterson which should have no problem shutting down the Lions passing game, which has lost its top-two wideouts this year. Therefore, the Lions would benefit greatly if Kerryon Johnson (knee) returned after missing the last two weeks, but that's not likely since he hasn't been practicing. Besides WR Kenny Golladay, the lone weapon on the Lions' offense is QB Matthew Stafford, who has been dropped 36 times this year…read more

The Cardinals have allowed over 107 rushing yards in all but one game this year. They play the Packers in Week 13.

Analysis: The Cardinals have capped their potential lately with just two takeaways in the last five games and will be hard-pressed to reverse the trend against a turnover-averse Packers squad -- QB Aaron Rodgers has thrown just one pick this year. Although the Packers' offense has struggled lately, it still ranks eighth in the league with 279 passing yards per game and RB Aaron Jones has found his groove with six scores in the last five contests. To gain fantasy value the Cardinals, who rank second in…read more

The Cardinals failed to force a turnover in the last three games. They play the Chargers in Week 12.

Analysis: Two of those matchups were against the Raiders and the 49ers, so it's troubling that the Cardinals couldn't manage a takeaway. The Chargers are frugal with the ball and only turned it over nine times this season. They also lower the Cardinals' floor since they've scored at least 20 points in every game this year, and now they're unleashing RB Melvin Gordon, who has racked up 444 total yards in the last three games despite finding the paydirt just twice. The Cardinals rank 29th in the league…read more

The Cardinals kept the Chiefs to their lowest scoring output (26 points) of the season in Week 10. They play the Raiders in Week 11.

Analysis: The Cardinals go from facing one of the league's best offenses to one of its worst. The Raiders have been held to single digits in three of the last four games and turned the ball over four times in that span. Contributing to the scoring woes is the fact that Oakland has converted on just 42.3 percent of its red-zone trips, ranking 29th in the league. The Raiders offensive line has broken down of late, too, allowing QB Derek Carr to be dropped 11 times in the last two contests. Arizona ranks…read more