Mature cardinal/panther fans only!!!

[1BADAZCARDSFAN]

the reason we won that game was superior clock control in the second half. Getting critical first downs and running down the clock was the difference. Thats what having a running game does for you. At that point we let you dink and doink and prevented the big play.

very valid point

[Dry Heat]

Hmmm a thread asking for introspection and honesty completely devoid of homerism? Ok, here goes. This pains me...

Cold and rainy, the Cardinals go home with their tails between their legs, as the national media squawks about what a shame it is the Falcons or some team with a better regular season record didn't get to continue further into the playoffs. Weather should never be an excuse for an NFL team, but the sad truth is taking the Redbirds out of the desert is like watching fish flopping around on dry land. You take us out of our environment and we just look silly and out of place. I won't even make a score prediction here...can't bring myself to.

If the weather is dry and merely chilly, Carolina should still win, but I'd give us about a 35% chance. Our offense is ranked higher than Carolina's, our defenses are ranked equally mediocre. We actually have a pretty highly ranked run D...we allow 110 rushing yards/game to Carolina's 120. We're pretty equal in allowing receiving yards, which is pretty amazing considering Carolina controls the clock with running whereas we have shoot-outs. If Arizona can make the most of their offensive positions and continue putting up points, all the ball control in the world won't stop them. If they don't and Carolina manages to run well, it's Carolina's game.

In good weather, it will come down to defense and turnovers. Carolina should win, but "any given Saturday" a few things roll one way or the other, and anything can happen. That being said...Carolina 28-Arizona 24, with Carolina taking a knee on the last snap. Now I'm gonna go throw up a little...

O.K., I'm back. Here's to an exciting and injury-free game, may we meet in many playoff games to come. I truly believe that the sad sad history of the Cardinals took a turn as old man Bidwell began handing over the reins to Jr. Bidwell and we got our stadium, and the progress since then has continued in the right direction and is still continuing. This is a great board, probably the best and most informed I've run across. Some big time homers but a lot of guys with impressive football knowledge. Plus, our teams seem to share a disdain for the national sports media, the Falcons, and the Cowgirls.

May the best team (this Saturday) win!

[Dry Heat]

One more thing...we beat Atlanta with crowd noise and because our coaches found Matt Ryan's "tell" on his snap count. Because of this our guys were in their backfield and on Ryan and Turner like flies on poop. One of our D-linemen let it slip what his tell is, but it hasn't gotten out I don't think. What would you Carolina fans be willing to offer to know what it is? You could dominate Matty Ice for years to come!!! :-)

[Delhommey]

Does anyone else see the multiple levels of humor of the original post?

[ANDRE2FL1017]

We need to get to Warner early in the game and get a turnover... He's a great qb but over the years I seen him fumble and have many int. in a game when he's under presure......If we can do that and have our normal game with a clock control we'll win.....Lets don't get in a shootout! Fans will be huge 12th man and if Boldin can't go it would be sweet!

[AZCardsForLife]

Fewest turnovers win this game. Plain and simple. The two teams are too evenly matched. If warner holds on to the ball and doesn't throw any picks we win. Doesn't matter how many yards the two headed monster puts up.

Do I think this will happen? 40/60.

[MadHatter]

Won't be a close game. Rain and wind...combinded with our run game equals a 17 pt win. Sorry Cardinal Fans, this is what I see happening.

[MadHatter]

Fewest turnovers win this game. Plain and simple. The two teams are too evenly matched. If warner holds on to the ball and doesn't throw any picks we win. Doesn't matter how many yards the two headed monster puts up.

Do I think this will happen? 40/60.

Hmmm...Warner threw for 381 yds...only 1 pick...and you lost this year. And, that was without 2 of our starting OL and before Williams started on his current tear.

Unless your defense plays out of its mind, you will be in for a long and painful day against Williams and Stewart.

Forecast is cold, ran, and wind for Sat night....Warner will not have a big game.

Thus, Panthers win going away.

[User Name]

One more thing...we beat Atlanta with crowd noise and because our coaches found Matt Ryan's "tell" on his snap count. Because of this our guys were in their backfield and on Ryan and Turner like flies on poop. One of our D-linemen let it slip what his tell is, but it hasn't gotten out I don't think. What would you Carolina fans be willing to offer to know what it is? You could dominate Matty Ice for years to come!!! :-)

Well everyone knows what Jakes tale looks like...:eek: but I don't see how knowing this could be an advantage.

[PhoenixRisingAz]

Sadly, this game is completely dependant on the weather IMO. Hopefully there is no precipitation or we are screwed IMO.

http://www.wcnc.com/weather/forecast/

[Pumpkin Eater]

Carolina faced some of the top offenses in the game.

New Orleans twice

Denver

Arizona

Altanta twice

Green Bay

Giants

that's 8 of the top 10 offenses.

they also faced San Diego at 11

Tampa twice at 14

so that's 10 games against to top 14 offenses in the league.

that's why the Cardinals and Panther's defenses allowed about the same amount of yardage.

The Cardinals had the pleasure of facing

Rams 2x (27)

Seahawks 2x (29)

Washington (19)

SF 2x (23)

Bills (25)

Vikings (17)

Jets (16)

that's 10 games against the bottom half of the league.

that's why.

[Dry Heat]

Carolina faced some of the top offenses in the game.

New Orleans twice

Denver

Arizona

Altanta twice

Green Bay

Giants

that's 8 of the top 10 offenses.

they also faced San Diego at 11

Tampa twice at 14

so that's 10 games against to top 14 offenses in the league.

that's why the Cardinals and Panther's defenses allowed about the same amount of yardage.

The Cardinals had the pleasure of facing

Rams 2x (27)

Seahawks 2x (29)

Washington (19)

SF 2x (23)

Bills (25)

Vikings (17)

Jets (16)

that's 10 games against the bottom half of the league.

that's why.

well done and touche

[Kettle]

I don't see a blocked punt or fumble on the 5 helping the cards out again. they'll have to earn any points they get, and I think that they will be less than stellar. My only prediction is the Panthers get a very convincing win that scares the chit out of the rest of who's left in the playoffs.

[USCGuardsman]

If Carolina comes out and plays Carolina Football, it's a win. They need to play to their level, not their opponents.