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Seahawks at Cardinals: Game preview, odds, prediction

By Charles Rahrig V

Jan 3, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) reacts alongside head coach Pete Carroll against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) reacts alongside head coach Pete Carroll against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Here’s a complete preview and prediction for the game between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

The Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks will have a huge NFC West battle on Sunday Night Football. The Seahawks come into the game with a division lead over the Cardinals, but Arizona can get within a half game with a win on Sunday Night Football.

For those that want to watch the Cardinals and Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, the game can be seen on TV on NBC. It can also be watched online via a live stream via NBC Sports Live Extra. Here’s everything you need to know about watching the game online, including TV info, live stream info and more. Details for Sunday are below.

Date: Sunday, October 23, 2016
Start Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: Glendale, AZ
Venue: University of Phoenix Stadium
TV Info: NBC
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra

Keys to Victory

The Arizona Cardinals have to be able to push the ball down the field. While David Johnson has been incredible, Carson Palmer still hasn’t gotten it completely together just yet. The Cardinals are going to have to find a way to test the Seahawks deep.

Seattle has to protect Russell Wilson on the road on Sunday night. The Cardinals do a great job of getting after the quarterback and are going to bring the pressure early and often. That means giving him a clean pocket and room to move around is a necessity.

If the Seahawks defense can limit Johnson on the ground, they will have a great shot. Arizona has struggled in three straight home games against the Seahawks. Pressuring Palmer into mistakes would be big on the road.

Prediction

The Cardinals are on a bit of a roll after a slow start to begin the year. While their last two wins have come against two bad teams, they get a real test this week. Seattle has won easily in their last three games at Arizona. If the Cardinals want to prove they are for real, then a big win at home this week should be on the menu. Seattle is off to a good start, but they aren’t as good as their record indicates.

Pick: Arizona 28, Seattle 20

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