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What worries me most about this game is that the Cards have some real playmakers (Johnson, Fitzgerald, Mathieu) and they must be furious that their season has gone so poorly, and desperate to do something about it. We have got to come out fast and keep the pressure on. If we can get out to a lead and force Palmer to throw a lot, we can win this game. But if Johnson and their D are pounding away at us all game, it could be problematic. They're well coached too.

With AZ, CAR, CHI, PHI, and NYG left, I think we really have to win at least 3 to get to the playoffs. Four or five would make it a certainty (or near certainty). It needs to start this week -- AZ is obviously a beatable team. Get after Palmer, get a lead early, and keep the foot on the gas.