Arizona Cardinals: Ranking the 13 opponents for 2017

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Sep 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23) and defensive end Robert Ayers (91) tackle Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) during the game at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeat the Buccaneers 40-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Buccaneers make a return visit to University of Phoenix Stadium after being destroyed there 40-7 in 2016. It was the Cardinals biggest home victory of the season.

Tampa quarterback Jameis Winston will be going into his third season in the NFL. He has been a good leader for this Tampa team.

The Bucs finished 9-7 in 2016 just missing the playoffs in a tie-breaker to the Detroit Lions. They may find themselves over that hump in 2017.

Winston still will have one of the more underrated receivers in the game in Mike Evans. When he and Winston hook it it usually means trouble for the opposition.

The time of the year the Bucs come to Glendale will be interesting as well. They played in Arizona in week two of the 2016 season. That was before they really got going. If they are scheduled later in the season in 2017, they will be a tougher task to handle.

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