Arizona Cardinals: 5 bold predictions vs Rams

Oct 4, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws during the second half against the St. Louis Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws during the second half against the St. Louis Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 4, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) is tackled by St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) is tackled by St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

David Johnson rushes for 100 yards

Amazingly, Johnson was able to rush for 83 yards last Sunday against the Bills, despite the slow start.  Johnson rushed for two touchdowns in the loss at Buffalo.

Johnson arguably was the best offensive player for the Cardinals on Sunday.  Now facing the Rams, he will need to be better.

If Johnson ends up running the ball for over 100 yards then that means the Cardinals were able to find their balance.  It means they had ball control and they held onto the ball.

Johnson said prior to the game against the Bills that he wanted to be legendary.  So now it is his time to prove it in the Cardinals first divisional game of the 2016 season.

The Rams has a talented defense but so far they’ve averaged giving up 100 yards per game early on.  They’ve given up 300 yards rushing total so far.