NFL Week 17 Game of the Week: Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals

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The Cardinals lost defensive end J.J. Watt and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to season-ending injuries. Without their two biggest playmakers on both sides of the football, the Cardinals are vulnerable against the strongest teams in the league. This is the golden opportunity to prove that the Cardinals can win against the NFL’s most elite teams without Watt and Hopkins to rely on. This is a true measuring stick for this team. Winning against the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, with one of the largest seating capacities in the league, will be a monumental achievement. Regardless of the result, the Cardinals will be more than ready for the NFL playoffs. Expect Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray to pass to veteran receiver A. J. Green early and often.

The Cowboys won’t make things easy for the Cardinals offense. Micah Parsons is one of the quickest linebackers in the last few decades. It’s only his rookie season so time will tell how he compares to the greatest linebackers to ever play the game.

Prescott will get his three primary receivers involved early. Expect Cee Dee Lamb, Michael Gallup, and Amari Cooper to have big games.

The Cardinals also have other injuries to deal with as running game James Conner could miss the game along with receiver Rondale Moore. The Cardinals have multiple injuries overall. https://www.azcardinals.com/team/injury-report/

Prediction:

The Cowboys will defend their home stadium and overpower the Cardinals’ defense.

Cowboys 38 Cardinals 24

Other key games week 17

Pittsburgh Steelers 7-7-1 vs. Cleveland Browns 7-8, Monday Night Football, 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time

The Steelers look to keep their playoff hopes alive as they clash with division rival Cleveland on Monday Primetime. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger expects this to be his last NFL game against Cleveland before retirement. Expect Roethlisberger to do everything he can to make it memorable. Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will try to deal with his torn labrum as best he can but it won’t be easy. Will the Browns rely more on the ground game with Nick Chubb?

Cincinnati Bengals 9-6 vs. Kansas City Chiefs 11-4- Sunday 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

The AFC North race could end tomorrow if Cincinnati manages to win this game. It won’t be easy since Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce is expected to play after coming off the COVID 19 list. Kansas City might not have running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire available as he is dealing with an injury. Expect Patrick Mahomes to have a big game despite going up against one of the NFL’s most improved defenses.

Indianapolis Colts 9-6 vs. Las Vegas Raiders 8-7 Sunday 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time

The AFC playoff race is really heating up. The Colts and Raiders are trying to get the last few remaining playoff spots. Which one of these teams will make it?

Green Bay Packers 12-3 vs. Minnesota Vikings 7-8- Sunday 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers already clinched a playoff spot and will try to keep the number one seed in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings are trying to make the seventh seed as this team still has a chance. If the Vikings could pull off a road upset, this team will be in a prone position to make a run at advancing to the wild card round with an important division win.