This is a game that pits two struggling teams against each other. The Cardinals are a 1-6 mess of a football team, while the Packers are a 2-4 team in rebuilding mode.
When the Cardinals have the football they should have no problem throwing the ball against the Packers defense which is allowing 293.0 net yards passing this season (worst in the NFL)! Matt Leinart has played pretty well so far this season and he should be able to get the ball to his receivers as long as the line gives him enough time. The Cardinals have allowed 21 sacks already this season and the Packers have 18 already on defense, led by DE Aaron Kampman who already has 6.5. Ideally, the Cards would like to get a lead and then let Edgerrin James grind out a win on the ground, but he’s having a rough season with only 432 yards rushing and 2.7 yards per carry. The Packers run defense has been pretty tough so far this season, so this probably won’t be James breakout game.
The Packers will look to mix it up on offense. The running game came alive last week with the return of Ahman Green to the starting line-up. Look for the Packers to lean on the run a little more than usual to try to control the clock and keep the Cardinals away from the Packer secondary. Don’t worry though, the Packers won’t forget the passing game. The young offensive line has done a good job this season as Favre has only been sacked 9 times. Favre will probably look to hook-up with his favorite WR, Donald Driver (36 rec, 436 yards) early and often.
This should be a good football game between two flawed teams. I’m going with the Packers in a close, high-scoring football game.