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NFL: 5 Individual Matchups To Watch In Week 16

By Evan Massey

Dec 14, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is introduced before the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is introduced before the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Ryan Lindley (14) prepares to go to center during the fourth quarter of a football game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Cardinals defeated the Rams 12-6. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Ryan Lindley (14) prepares to go to center during the fourth quarter of a football game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. The Cardinals defeated the Rams 12-6. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Ryan Lindley vs. Seattle Defense

Perhaps the most intriguing game of the entire week is the Arizona Cardinals hosting their division rival Seattle Seahawks looking to lock up their division. They have been atop the NFC West all season long, and are currently 11-3 against the Seahawks’ 10-4 record. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, they are without starting quarterback Carson Palmer and backup quarterback Drew Stanton due to knee injuries.

Ryan Lindley will be the Cardinals’ starting quarterback, and he will be playing in just his eighth NFL game. He has thrown for 782 yards, no touchdowns, and seven interceptions in those appearances. The Seahawks’ defense is ready to get this game started, and are hungry to make plays against an inexperienced quarterback.

Seattle is first in the NFL in passing defense, allowing just 184.3 passing yards per game. They have also forced 10 interceptions, and Lindley has had an interception issue throughout his career as you can see from his numbers. This game is going to either be a nightmare or a miracle, and the Cardinals can only hope that they can pull something out of their sleeves.

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