Cardinals Redskins Odds
Written September 21, 2008 by Jack Jones
If Arizona wants to get to the playoffs in head coach Ken Whisenhunt’s second season, the Cardinals must learn how to win when they travel cross-country. Washington is heading in the right direction with a win over New Orleans 29-24. QB Jason Campbell is learning Jim Zorn’s system rapidly and he will test a suspect Zona secondary. The Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Redskins NFL odds are Washington -3.
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Kurt Warner has the Cardinals humming at a nice clip but, this week he will face a stout Washington defense on the road. Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin will test a Redskins secondary that has some holes. Arizona has had some trouble moving the ball on the ground which could be a problem. Redskins DE Jason Taylor (118 career sacks) will feast on Arizona’s line if they are forced into too many 3rd and long situations. Despite the fact that the cardinals want to run the ball more, they are limited to airing the ball out. This problem has led to the Cardinals having problems in the red-zone.
Redskins QB Jason Campbell is running the offense smoothly with a system that he was familiar with from his college days at Auburn. The Redskins are well-balanced on the offensive side of the ball with RB Clinton Portis (4.30-speed) and 230 Lb. LaDell Betts. The wideouts of the skins also could pose a problem with Santana Moss (4.30 40-speed) and big TE Chris Cooley. Also having a big season is #2 wideout Antwaan Randle El (126 yds. 2 Td’s). Arizona has displayed a solid pass-rush with 6 sacks in the first 2 games. Washington QB Jason Campbell could be under pressure behind his aging O-line.
The Washington Redskins have won the last 6 meeting but Arizona has closed the gap in recent years. Arizona will need to kill the skins through the air to win with their rushing offense struggling.