There are WAY too many people giving the Cardinals a shot in this game. The two primary advantages they had (Whisenhunt and Momentum) have been significantly neutralized by the week off.
The Steelers are the superior team and it's really not close. Let's compare...
Steelers were #1 vs the pass and that is the Cards game. Yes they will get a couple big plays and will probably score a little bit, but they will have a LOT of 3rd and longs which will likely turn into trouble for Warner and many three and outs.
Conversely the Cardinals defensive strength is in stopping the run. The Steelers passing game will look all world in this game which will in turn open up the run. I expect a few "bombs" from Ben to Holmes and Pittsburgh will have their foot on Arizona's throat early. By the 3rd quarter expect a balanced offensive approach from Pittsburgh and in the fourth the running game takes over as time of possession finally takes its toll on the Cardinals D.
I just have this feeling that Warner will not be finishing this and we will watch the start of the Matt Leinart era... albeit in a loss.
Steelers - 31
Cardinals - 13
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