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NFC West Standings

W L T PF PA
Arizona 4 3 0 157 143
San Francisco 3 4 0 147 140
Seattle 2 5 0 135 147
St. Louis 1 7 0 77 221

(updated 11.3.2009 at 2:44 AM MST)

Arizona Cardinals Injuries

Probable

Player Injury Type Injury Date
Darnell Dockett ankle 11/08/2009
Neil Rackers hamstring 11/08/2009
Antrel Rolle foot 11/08/2009
Reggie Wells thumb 11/08/2009
Michael Adams hamstring 11/08/2009
Steve Breaston knee 11/08/2009
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie fingers 11/08/2009
Herman Johnson back 11/08/2009

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Player Injury Type Injury Date
Sean Morey other-illness 11/08/2009
Anquan Boldin ankle 11/08/2009
Gerald Hayes back 11/08/2009
Kenny Iwebema knee 11/08/2009

Out (IR / Out / Suspended / Physically unvailable)

Player Injury Type Injury Date
Cody Brown wrist 09/01/2009
Michael Garvin knee 09/02/2009

Team Stats - Game Averages

Pts Yrds Pass Rush
Off 22.4 328.1 (18th) 263.3 (8th) 64.9 (32nd)
Def 20.4 329.4 (18th) 233.0 (20th) 96.4 (8th)

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QB #1 - Kurt Warner
QB #2 - Jim Hart
WR #2 - Roy Green
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Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears: Open Game Thread

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Time: 2:00 PM ET TV: FOX
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Location: Chicago, IL Online: Game Center
Stadium: Soldier Field Since '01: 0-3
Favorite: Bears SBNation: Windy City Gridiron

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RotB Pick'em: Week 8 Results & Week 9 Picks

((My apologies for the delay; the movers arrived yesterday with the household items and internet finally started working today so I can wrap this up on my "real" PC!))

As much as we would like to forget the Cardinals' game against Carolina, many of us would like to forget our performance in the eighth week of the Pick'em League.  Many finished with three or four correct picks (myself included) and are feeling the hurt in the overall standings; some weathered the wild week well with six wins (AJ, bclairao, blank_38, Thomaldo, and wongy) and share the Week Won Point evenly (0.20 each).  Congratulations to y' all.

This is the last week new participants can get in on the action and meet the eligibility requirements.  To be eligible for the Pick'em Championship, participants need to have picked a total of nine weeks of the season (minimum) with the last two weeks being mandatory.  The highest qualifying winning percentage takes home the title and some Cardinals prize swag.

Pick'em Overall Standings Through Week 8 (Part 1)

Username Correct Wrong % Weeks Played Week Won Points
Drullin'OverDaCards 19 5 .792 3 0
Bezekira 36 12 .750 6 0.26
blank_38 18 6 .750 3 1.2
SenSurround 18 6 .750 3 0
Phil7178 12 4 .750 2 0.06
Undrafteds 6 2 .750 1 0
robloosli 46 18 .719 8 0.18
TBru 40 16 .714 7 0.2
hevchv 45 19 .703 8 1.12
b0rdrline 44 20 .688 8 0.56
bclairao 44 20 .688 8 0.26
CARDSxFAN32 33 15 .688 6 0.2
card-deville 38 18 .679 7 0.56
Carddan 38 18 .679 7 0
Pyromnc 43 21 .671 8 0
Giannaros 16 8 .667 3 0.06
StuckinColorado 42 22 .656 8 1.32
azcardswinez 42 22 .656 8 0.18
Cuckoo for Coco Puffs 42 22 .656 8 0
RottPhiler 21 11 .656 4 0.12

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The Saturday Sim: Cardinals-Bears

Warner couldn't escape his dreadful performance from last week.

Warner couldn't escape his dreadful performance from last week.

Ok so it technically wasn't posted right on Saturday, but I finally go the simulation between the Bears and Cardinals done, and let me tell you, it was tough to watch(you'll find out why in a moment). Before I break down the simulation, for those of you who aren't familiar with this, I simulate a game between the Cardinals and their opponent for that given week on the popular game known as Madden. I set it for All Madden difficulty, 8 minute quarters, with a 15 second run off. Then I post the results here. So far Madden has simulated the Cardinals to be perfect, but will that continue today?

First Quarter

The Cardinals  receive the ball, and immediately start throwing to their receivers. Unfortunately, Kurt Warner throws one of those passes to Bears cornerback, Charles Tillman- Bears ball. On the Bears first drive, the Cardinals defense pressures Cutler right away, and Calais Campbell comes away with a sack. The Bears are forced to punt. The Cardinals start their next drive throwing the ball frequently again. After a Reggie Wells holding call, Warner throws a nice 42 yard pass to Larry Fitzgerald. Warner looks better on this drive, until I speak to soon and he throws a pick again to Charles Tillman in the red zone. The Cardinals stifle the Bears again, who then punt the ball back to the Cardinals. After a few successful passes, the Cardinals in the 1st quarter in the red zone. It's an exciting first quarter, 0-0

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ROTB War Room: Jay Cutler

Jay Cutler is one important key to the game tomorrow. The Cardinals defense must pressure Cutler into mistakes and not allow the deep ball.

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Jay Cutler is one important key to the game tomorrow. The Cardinals defense must pressure Cutler into mistakes and not allow the deep ball.

In the Saturday edition of the ROTB War Room, will take a closer look at Jay Cutler's season. After a roller coaster off season, Jay Cutler found a new home in the city of Chicago. Cutler has had an up and down season to say the least, but is a threat any time he throws the ball. He's a threat to his team by the sheer chance of him throwing an interception, and a threat to the opposing defense because of is all around skills. Now, we'll look at who Jay Cutler has thrown against, and how he's played.

Week 1 vs. Green Bay - 17/36 277 Yards, 47.2 %, 1 TD, 4 INT, 43.2 rating - Result: Loss

Week 2 vs. Pittsburgh - 27/38 236 Yards, 71.1 %, 2 TD, 1 INT, 104.7 - Result: Win

Week 3 at Seattle - 21/27 247 yards, 77.8 %, 3 TD, 1 INT, 126.4 rating - Result: Win

Week 4 vs. Detroit - 18/28 141 yards, 64.3 %, 2 TD, 0 INT, 100.4 QB rating - Result:  Win

Week 6 at Atlanta - 27/43 300 yards, 62.8 %, 2 TD, 2 INT, 79.6 rating - Result: Loss

Week 7 at Cincinnati - 26/37 251 yards, 70.3 %, 1 TD, 3 INT, 64.1 rating - Result: Loss

Week 8 vs Cleveland - 17/30 225 yards, 56.7 %, 0 TD, 1 INT, 66.7 rating - Result: Win

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'Caption This' Arizona Cardinals Style: Week 9

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Your caption here.

We're at another week of 'Caption This', and yet another picture. This week, our very own Kurt Warner faces the captions, as he talks with Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith. Shout outs to DaveInTuscon for winning a close one last week. He captioned the pic of Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme talking to head coach John Fox saying, "No, Scissors cuts paper! You can't change to rock half way through!" He takes home the win and makes it 8 weeks now that nobody has repeated as champs or even won more then once. Is anyone up for the test this week? It shouldn't be too hard considering how bad Warner played last week. Remember to rec a caption, that way we get a good amount of votes. As always, fabricate something clever and vote (click on "actions" and click on "rec") the captions that give you a chuckle.  

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Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears: Keys to the Game

Kurt Warner is the key to success for the Cardinals on Sunday. If he can get the ball into the receivers hands and not turn the ball over, expect another road win for the Cardinals.

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Kurt Warner is the key to success for the Cardinals on Sunday. If he can get the ball into the receivers hands and not turn the ball over, expect another road win for the Cardinals.

The Arizona Cardinals travel to Soldier Field this Sunday in a game between two 4-3 teams wanting to make a run in their divisions. The Bears have had a similar up and down season as the Cardinals, and both need to establish some consistency on both sides of the ball. After a puzzling loss to the Carolina Panthers this past weekend, the Cardinals are hoping to continue their road success. So far this year, the Cardinals are 3-0 on the road, and have beat the Jaguars, Seahawks, and Giants in that span. There will be many keys to this game, but perhaps none as important as the production of Kurt Warner.

Kurt Warner -This game starts and ends with Warner. He must get off to a good start and put points on the board early. Ken Whisenhunt needs to find a way to get the ball to Larry Fitzgerald, whether it be a touchdown or a deep pass, and if Warner can finally start making the deep ball successfull, it will greatly help the offense. Warner needs to play keep away, and not turn the ball over. If he can do that, it gives the Cardinals a significantly better chance of winning the game.

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It's probably gonna be cold in Chicago during the game, but that doesn't really bother me. I played in Pittsburgh for years so I'm used to the cold. We had a "no sleeve" rule in Pittsburgh so I think I'll be alright out there. But still, any time you spend outside in that type of cold is tough.

1 day ago Andrew602_avatar_tiny Andrew602 0 comments 0 recs

I'm personally a big fan of Greg Cosell, and his coaching notes, while short, usually help gives an insight in why a game went as it did.

1 day ago Tiny Vasilii 0 comments 0 recs

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