Let's take a look at the Cardinals/Bears match up to see who has the edge.
Pos. |
Edge |
Analysis |
DL |
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can get the job done, but nobody that will make the pro bowl anytime soon. The Cardinals had their troubles last week, but have been shut down for the most part this season. |
LB |
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Briggs and an overall better stability at linebacker. The Cards 'backers have had a couple good games, but have ultimately been torched this season. |
CB |
after being burned in the beginning of the season. Through the last 3 games, they've greatly lowered the opponents passing average, going from 32nd to 20th in the league. The Bears have Charles Tillman, but are foggy after him. |
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S |
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play their best football together and are leading the secondary. Possibly startig this Sunday for the Bears will be Al Afalava and Josh Bullocks - who? |
ST |
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solid kicker and punter, and Knox, Manning, and Hester returning kicks. The Cardinals special teams has been dependable this year but can't compete here. |
Coach |
Split |
able to get production out of his team and keep the Bears in the division race. Whisenhunt has done the same and both coaches have taken their teams to Super Bowl and lost. Close call. |
Edge | Result | Analysis |
Draw |
7-7 |
game is too close to call. Both have had similar seasons and both stand at the same record. Giving the Bears the edge because they're at home would also be foolish given how good the Cardinals have been on the road. This game could go either way. |