Hey George, I've watched approx 85% of all nfl games this season. The Cards looked impressive last night but here is why AZ will not win. The Cards are coming out of one of the weakest divisions in football. Sure they have a prolific offense, but they are not accustom to the Smash mouth play that comes out of the NFC East. Their schedule strength just hasn't prepared them for this. Carolina was a middle of the pack defense this year and their offenses performance was just a total disgrace yesterday (mainly Jake Delhomme).
The eagles are fourth in the league at stopping the rush and 3rd in stopping the pass, AZ is last in rushing. The only way the Cardinals will have a shot is by getting their running game working early, otherwise Philadelphia is going to be able to key on the pass and it's going to be a long day. They have found a nice mix with being able to work Hightower and James into the backfield, even Arrington at times. But Hightower and Arrington are only threats in the passing game, I think Jim Johnson is going to have a field day with this team.
Anything is possible, but to no surprise 3 of the 4 remaining teams are the top Defenses in the league. Maybe when AZ gets a tougher schedule next year they'll be a little more prepared. Eagles 31 Cardinals 17
To be continued......