Will the Real Arizona Cardinals Please Stand Up?

by Drullin'OverDaCards on Oct 20, 2009 4:22 PM MDT

Well, here we are two wins in a row, 3-2 and approaching a big game in last year's dreaded eastern time zone. While it's just one game, I see this as the type of game that winning or possible even losing in a hard fought game would establish the Cardinals as an NFC force. On the other hand losing (ala last years Patriots game) would mean the Cardinals are just a team in the hunt to win the worst divsion in the NFC. Barring a solid win or a dismal loss, this game won't mean any more than any other, but I am hoping the team takes this opportunity to stand up and show us what we all beleive they could be. Will the Real Arizona Cardinals Please Stand Up?

Other thoughts on the upcoming game in no particular order:

The Giants have some injuries that could assist the Cards, but they are also coming off a humbling loss in New Orleans, so they should be primed to play. The Cards have Boldin with a possible injury and Breaston who seems to be playing through his injury quite well.

The Giants are a 7 point favorite.

I am looking forward to seeing the Cards run D against the Giants RB's.

Weather for Sunday at Meadowlands High 53 Low 41, 20% chance of rain, 13 mph winds. Game time temperature should be around 50. Meadowland is known (or at least rumored) to have a wind effect. The wind will not be helpful to the Cards.

Cardinals have been dismal in the Eastern time zone in the past, but this is a night game.

Manning actually has a better road win percentage than at home (interesting). See http://www.pro-football-reference.com/blog/?p=1447#more-1447 for a rather interesting analysis and theory on why the Jets and Giants have some of the worst home win to away win ratios in football.

Last match up Nov. 23, 2008, NEW YORK GIANTS 37 CARDS 29

Since reallignment of the divisions the Cards and Giants are 2-2

Cards have lost 3 in a row on the road playing the Giants and last beat the Giants in the Meadowlands in 1999 (ouch!).

Previous Meetings (last 10 years) record 4 W - 6 L

Sept. 11, 2005, At NY Giants L 19-42

Nov. 14, 2004, NY Giants W 17-14

Sept. 29, 2002, N.Y. Giants W 21–7

Dec. 15, 2001, At N.Y. Giants L 13–17

Nov. 11, 2001, New York Giants L 10–17

Nov. 26, 2000, N.Y. Giants L 7–31

Sept. 3, 2000, At N.Y. Giants L 16–21

Nov. 28, 1999, At N.Y. Giants W 34–24

Oct. 10, 1999, N.Y. Giants W 14–3

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Revenge of the Birds' (ROTB) editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of ROTB's editors.

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Just a few points.

Last year we lost by a touchdown.
This year were better all around.
We have the best rush defense.
And the Patriots game last year was played in the snow.
The cardinals never play in the snow. I’d think we’d lose to the lions in the snow.

by fansincejakenrob on Oct 20, 2009 4:58 PM MDT reply actions

A counterpoint

I agree with everything except: Last years game was at home and we lost, this year we play on the road.

by Drullin'OverDaCards on Oct 20, 2009 8:50 PM MDT up reply actions

I still see Ralph Brown differently

ever since he completely wiffed on that onside kick attempt in the Giants vs Cardinals game last year at the nest when we were down by 8 with 3-5 minutes to go in the 4th.

by Fitz Jizzle on Oct 20, 2009 5:22 PM MDT reply actions

Granted

The ball bounced right at his knees and made a ninety degree bounce, a foot in front of him.

However, we were, kicking a onside kick.

by fansincejakenrob on Oct 20, 2009 6:01 PM MDT reply actions

Seriously though

It came that close and he blew it. Luckily it didn’t have an effect on us making the Super Bowl.

Hey, hey, hey hey hey, watch the language, ok? I have a family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 20, 2009 10:45 PM MDT up reply actions

Cardinals

A couple of the interesting matchups in this game are going to be the Cards offensive line against the Giants defensive line they need to give Warner time or he is going to be in real trouble. Cards receivers versus the Giants defensive backs the secondary for the giants is banged up which is one of the reasons Brees did so well but if Warner doesn’t have time to go after that secondary they will be in trouble. The Cards red zone defense against the Giants red zone offense the Giants have had trouble punching the ball in if they can limit the Giants offense to FGs they will have an advantage. Cardinals defensive backs against the Giants receivers the Giants are one of the top teams in big plays if the Cards def doesn’t give anything big up it increases their chances. The Cards run defense versus the Giants run offense this will be key if they can keep in check Jacobs and Bradshaw. And the turnover battle will be key because the Cards have trouble winning if they turn the ball over and if they turn it over the game could be like the Cowboys-Giants game.

by Travis23 on Oct 21, 2009 3:39 PM MDT reply actions

by AJ BirdWatcher on Oct 26, 2009 8:29 AM MDT up reply actions

lol

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Oct 28, 2009 11:20 AM MDT up reply actions