Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals face must-win, DeAndre Hopkins big start, fixing self-inflicted wounds and more

Happy gameday one and all.

The Arizona Cardinals take on the Seattle Seahawks today and we have all the news from around the web to help us get ready.

Let’s get to it.

Three Big Things: Seahawks Week
A look at the top storylines for Sunday's game

Cardinals Fans Encouraged To Arrive Early Sunday To Beat Traffic
Event at Phoenix International Raceway will clog I-10

The Cardinals are trying to figure out how to better get their plays in on time, and other Cardinals notes before the Cardinals host the Seahawks

Cardinals Cover 2 - Not A Rematch, But A Chance At Redemption
Ep. 611 - Everyone loves a good redemption story. The Cardinals can write one of their own on Sunday when they host the Seattle Seahawks. Craig Grialou and Paul Calvisi discuss the second meeting between the two NFC West rivals.

Self-inflicted mistakes 'killing' Arizona Cardinals - Arizona Cardinals Blog- ESPN
Penalties, problems relaying playcalls, wasted timeouts -- the Cardinals have been plagued by procedural mistakes they haven't been able to solve.

New week, new Seahawks: Cardinals facing evolved Seattle squad
The Seahawks enter an NFC West clash with the Cardinals atop the division, riding a three-game winning streak and sporting a new look.

Seattle Seahawks have turned around defensive struggles
The Seattle Seahawks' defense has become one of the better units in the league over the past three weeks after a difficult start.

Cardinals' Steve Keim: 'I am unaware' of letter at Patrick Peterson's locker
Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim addressed comments made by cornerback Patrick Peterson after last week's game vs. the Vikings.

Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim disappointed by offensive miscues
Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim displayed disappointment in how the offense has started the year.

Kamu Grugier-Hill where he wants to be with Arizona Cardinals
Kamu Grugier-Hill's familiarity with Arizona played a big factor in the linebacker's desire to sign with the Cardinals this past week.

Cardinals-Seahawks Week 9 Q&A preview with Seahawks Wire
Seahawks Wire managing editor Tim Weaver takes Cardinals fans behind enemy lines to get some insight into the Cardinals' Week 9 opponent.

Arizona Cardinals face must-win game vs. Seattle Seahawks
If the Cardinals lose, they will be three games behind Seattle in the division and the Seahawks would hold a head-to-head tiebreaker.

Cardinals DC Vance Joseph likes new defensive players on team
Joseph gave some initial thoughts about linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill and defensive lineman Trysten Hill.

DeAndre Hopkins on pace for big season despite 6-game suspension
He is currently on pace for more than 120 catches and more than 1,400 yards.