Arizona Cardinals at NY Jets: How Important is this Game?

I’ll emphasize that over the part about the Jets being weak. I am not underestimating them. Yes, all road games are important, but this game may be more important than most to come back to AZ with a winning records, both overall and on the road.

We need this win. Is it me or do The Cards tend to seem a little to relaxed against the bad teams and blow it and seem to upset the better teams? I just hope that trend continues this season…I mean the upset part.

On how freakin lackadaisical the Cards looked deep in the fourth quarter last week. I didn’t see anyone even mention the fact that they were walking to the line on they’re last offensive drive when we needed to score. I mean seriously, WTF! If this keeps up we will be the same old Cardinals all season long. I swear if I see this week in and week out, I am going to sell all Cardinals memorabilia and buy a Tom Brady jersey, or maybe Romo who knows. I certainly hope they pull their $hit together this week, and learn how to play with some fire in their bellies. If not, I think old #4 is going to have to teach us a thing or two about heart and hussle!

One could argue this game isn’t that important as it’s a game against an AFC opponent on the road. If they lose to the Jets, it’s not as big a deal as losing to the Redskins.

The ultimate tie-breaker is a team’s overall record. Beating the Jets gives the Cards a 3-1 record and keeps them in first in their division, eliminating the needs for tie breakers at this point. Also, the Redskins play the Cowboys this week which is likely to end with the Redskins being 2-2, again, eliminating the need to figure tie-breakers against the ’Skins at this point. As long as every victory keeps them a game ahead of the competition, every game is critical to win.

Only when the Cards are up; 3+ games up their divisional rivals are potential losses less worrisome. Wouldn’t that be nice? For that to happen, BEAT the JETS!