Cardinals’ High Performance Will Challenge Steelers
The Arizona Cardinals dominated the Detroit Lions on Sunday with a 42-17 win. After that game they got onto a plane for West Virginia where they met with and signed outside linebacker Dwight Freeney on Tuesday and set up practices. The Cardinals will spend the week at a resort in West Virginia, where they will both stay and practice leading up to Sunday’s game at Pittsburgh. The game between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2015, at 1 p.m. ET at Heinz Field. The game will be broadcast regionally on FOX.
The Arizona Cardinals has proved to be a high powered offensive team this season. They have scored 42 points or more in three of the past four games and are averaging 38 points per game overall. Quarterback Carson Palmer completed 96 of 148 passes for 1,316 yards and 13 touchdowns with only three interceptions and seven sacks through week five. The Cardinal’s offensive line and a strong running game has given Palmer the time to be consistent in his play. Running back, Chris Johnson has rushed 79 times for 405 yards and two touchdowns. Running back, Andre Ellington returned on Sunday after suffering a knee sprain in week one and rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns.. Both Johnson and Ellington have the ability to break long runs, with Ellington breaking away for a 63 yard touchdown run against Detroit. Wide receiver, Larry Fitzgerald has 35 receptions for 490 yards and six touchdowns. Also, wide receiver John Brown has 23 receptions for 301 yards and two touchdowns. Palmer has plenty of targets which has led the a balanced offense. The Cardinals have 13 passing touchdowns so far this season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers is nowhere near the same offensive club without Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers have struggled toprotect Michael Vick in the pocket. They will need to focus on containing the Arizona’s defensive line. Michael Vick can make the occasional big play but he doesn’t have the ability to throw the ball downfield consistently. The Steelers are one dimensional offensively and almost totally dependent on running back Le’Veon Bell. Arizona’s success in this game will come down to how the defense contains him. The Cards are a nightmare to defend and the Steelers will have more trouble stopping them than they did San Diego. Pittsburgh is tough at home and will pose a formidable challenge to the Cards. Arizona has many weapons on offense, a potent running game and Carson Palmer at quarterback. The Cards will be hard to defend and the Steelers will have more trouble stopping them than they did San Diego. Pittsburgh is tough at home and will pose a formidable challenge to the Cards.
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