This month, Last Word on Pro Football will be analyzing the schedules of every team in the NFL and ranking each game in order of difficulty (with one being the most difficult). This series will be split up into the eight most difficult games (ranked 1-8) and the eight easiest games (ranked 9-16) for each team. In this article, the Arizona Cardinals easiest games are the focus.
Arizona Cardinals Easiest Games in 2017
9. Week 2 at Indianapolis Colts
The Colts will be rebuilding all around in 2017. Andrew Luck is looking to bounce back, but can he do it? The Cardinals will take advantage of the Colts early in this game and run away with a win.
10. Week 4 vs San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers have a troubling team for 2017. San Francisco will have a tough challenge beating the Cardinals in Glendale early in the season. Carson Palmer will throw all over the 49ers defense and lead Arizona to a blowout win at home.
11. Week 7 at Los Angeles Rams
Oh boy. The Rams are a complete mess, but they do have Todd Gurley at running back. But with an unproven quarterback in Jared Goff, the Cardinals will easily take this game and be one step closer to a division title.
12. Week 16 vs New York Giants
The Cardinals host the Giants just before traveling to Seattle to close out the regular season. The biggest matchup for this game will be the Cardinals defense containing Odell Beckham and Eli Manning. Arizona can certainly do it, but it will take a lot. If they can keep NYG out of the end zone, they should take this win.
13. Week 15 at Washington Redskins
The Redskins are in turmoil with their quarterback, but do have weapons on offense. Kirk Cousins is valuable, and the Cardinals will be trying to contain his during this game. If they can hold him in the pocket and earn sacks, Arizona should leave Washington with a win and add another W to their record. ‘
14. Week 13 vs Los Angeles Rams
The Cardinals host the Rams in what should be yet another blowout win for Arizona. The Red Sea will be fully alive for this game, and Arizona should escape with a quality win against a bottom-tier team in their division.
15. Week 11 at Houston Texans
The Texans will likely have Tom Savage as their quarterback, which is a great sign for the Cardinals. Arizona will take full advantage of a broken Houston team and leave with a win. The Cardinals could have somewhat of a tough time in this one if rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson enters the game, but Arizona should still get the win.
9. Week 8 at San Francisco 49ers
This game will prove to be the easiest game for the Cardinals in 2017. The atmosphere in Santa Clara definitely won’t have a lot of hype, as the 49ers will likely suffer another disappointing season in 2017. Arizona has to play this team twice, and will easily win both games. Palmer and the Cardinals offense will be the difference in this mid-season matchup.
Be sure to check out the eight most difficult games on the 2017 Arizona Cardinals schedule.
