Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals look to gain ground in NFC in London

Happy Friday one and all.

Hope your week was a good one and you are ready for the Cardinals trip to London and the Rams.

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Bruce Arians spoke to the media in London on Wednesday and believes safety Tyrann Mathieu's struggles this season have to do with his confidence.

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Through the first six weeks of the 2017-18 NFL season, Pro Football Focus is not a fan of the Arizona Cardinals defense, ranking them 20th.

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He was near perfect.

Stat change gives Chandler Jones a Cardinals team record | Cards Wire
He is given an extra sack in the Cardinals' win over Tampa Bay.

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Vegas odds have moved from 150/1 to 75/1. It still isn't good, but it is trending in the right direction.

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London game an important one for Arizona Cardinals
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