Eagles In For Big Challenge Against Cardinals Sunday Night
The Arizona Cardinals will roll into Philadelphia with the best record in the NFC. The Cardinals are 11-2 and looking to lock in a first-round bye week in the upcoming NFC Playoffs. With the last two wins over New England and Buffalo, Philadelphia is still battling for the NFC East crown. The matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles is scheduled for Sunday, December 20, 2015, at 8:30 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field. The game will be televised on NBC.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a difficult matchup in the Cardinals, the only team ranked in the top four on both offense and defense. The Eagles would like to build on their back-to-back victories and prove they can compete with the class of the NFC. Quarterback Sam Bradford returns to the lineup and the Eagles rattle of wins over the Patriots and Bills. Sam Bradford has played well recently, but he hasn’t been nearly as good as Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer. The Eagles top two outside receivers Riley Cooper and Josh Huff, have combined for 41 catches and 557 yards this year. The Eagles special teams and defense has come up big in assisting their recent victories.
The Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL this season. Palmer ranks 12th in completion percentage, first in yards per attempt, second in touchdowns, and second overall in passer rating. The Cardinals are the No. 1 offense in the league and are the only team in the NFL to have three receivers with 40-plus catches and 650-plus yards. The Cardinals have three good receivers who are very different. Future Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald, was one of the best outside receivers in the league, and now has become one of the league’s best slot receivers. Through 12 games, Fitzgerald has 96 catches for 1,088 yards and seven touchdowns. The Cardinals two outside receivers have been very good too. Michael Floyd has 69 catches for 652 yards and six touchdowns. Floyd at 6-3, 225 pounds, is a big-bodied, physical target. Also, John Brown is a deep threat and has 55 catches for 895 yards and five touchdowns. The Cardinals outside receivers have different styles and because of that the Eagles cornerbacks will have their hands full.
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