NFC Divisional Playoff: Cardinals @ Panthers

[slickdtc]

It's hard resisting the urge to pick the Cardinals after a pretty nice win against Atlanta. But I think Carolina is a different beast altogether. Everything is going against Arizona in this one. I think they will be exposed for what they are; good enough for a wild card win but not built to last throughout the playoffs.

Panthers take it, 33-24.

[VTPack919]

I am just not as confident as the rest. Last time we played these guys our secondary got torched. Either way I cant wait for kickoff!

[55]

Kurt Warner threw for 381 yards in Carolina back in week 8 this season. If they can get any sort of ground game going, the Cardinals will win this game. I will take Arizona winning 27-24.

[wwharton]

I don't think that earlier game was in Carolina. The Cards are a completely different team away from home. There's a real good chance Boldin won't play (or won't be effective b/c he's trying to play through an injury). And as good as White has been, he benefited from the running game. Steve Smith will definitely make an impact, whether they can stop the run or not (and Williams/Stewart > Turner/Norwood on a more consistent basis).

I think Carolina's going to take this one fairly easily.

[The 24th Letter]

Last game was in the QC I believe wwharton.

[wwharton]

Thanks... assumed Arizona with Warner's performance. That does make a difference. Just checked it out and it looks like all the big names did what they expected to and it was a tight game. I'm going to stick with my Panthers pick but not by quite as much. I still think not having Boldin is gonna hurt. Looks like all these games should come down to the wire this week.

[Marino]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

Thanks... assumed Arizona with Warner's performance. That does make a difference. Just checked it out and it looks like all the big names did what they expected to and it was a tight game. I'm going to stick with my Panthers pick but not by quite as much. I still think not having Boldin is gonna hurt. Looks like all these games should come down to the wire this week.

Yeah the last game Arizona dominated the first half and played without Bolden, but then DeAngelo Williams took over and the Panthers pulled away and won.

[BFawlty]

Hopefully the Cards can build on this season next year, after this weekend they'll have the offseason to think about it. Panthers win, I just hope AZ can keep it close.

BF