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 quarterback Carson Palmer (3) picks himself off the ground after being sacked against the St. Louis Rams during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 24-22. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) picks himself off the ground after being sacked against the St. Louis Rams during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 24-22. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Palmer will be sacked at least four times

As much as Palmer will take care of the ball on Sunday, he may still end up running for his life at times.  The Rams have one of the leagues better defensive lines.

That being said, they only have four sacks all season so far.  The issue is the Cardinals offensive line, especially on the right side.  Guys like A.Q. Shipley, D.J. Humphries, and Earl Watford need to step up their game.

Palmer was sacked five times against the Bills.  I would love nothing more than for this prediction to not come true but how much can an offensive line change in seven days?  Not much I would suspect.

For now, just improve week-to-week.  As fans, that’s all we can ask for.  Beware though, the Rams could be a sleeping giant just waiting to pounce on someone.  Why not the Cardinals in their building?

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