5 NFL teams on upset alert for Week 13

Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 30-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 29, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson (14) celebrates after making a catch putting the ball on the 1 yard line against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Levi /

1. Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals might be the most exciting team in the NFL right now. With Bruce Arians still at the helm and Carson Palmer staying healthy to this point in the season, they play a high-octane, wide-open style of football that is wholly enjoyable to watch. Their offense is so incredibly high-powered that they can just simply outscore almost any team that they come up against in any given week.

As good as the Cardinals have been, though, the St. Louis Rams at least have a chance to pull off a big upset in the NFC West. The chances of the Rams have very little to do with Todd Gurley and the St. Louis offense that has been disappointing to say the least in recent weeks as the Rams have been losing. Their defense is where it really comes down to it, especially considering the Cardinals’ current injury problems.

For one, Larry Fitzgerald is banged up heading into this game. There’s a chance that he will play come Sunday, but him not being at 100 percent is quite detrimental to this team’s chances on any given day. Moreover, both Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington are expected to miss this game, further lessening the blows that the Cardinals will be able to land on Sunday. With all of those injuries, the Rams could—at least theoretically—finally put it together on both sides of the ball and take advantage of an injured Arizona offense. If that happens, St. Louis could come away with a shocking victory.

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