Arizona Cardinals: Ranking the 13 opponents for 2017

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Dec 24, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson (14) catches an 80-yard touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Seattle Seahawks

No matter who the opponents are for the Cardinals each year, for the last several years it has come down to the Seahawks as being the one many look forward to the most. They have become the Cardinals biggest rival.

Last season, the two teams played to an epic 6-6 tie on Sunday Night Football and then the two met again on Christmas Eve when the Cardinals defeated the Seahawks 34-31 as time expired. The Cardinals have won three of the past four games in Seattle.

For some reason though, the Cardinals can’t get over the hump at home against the Seahawks. Last season it appeared the Cardinals would get the victory but Chandler Catanzaro missed a chip shot field goal in overtime. As did now former Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka. Now both kickers have new homes.

Look for the NFC West to come down to these two teams once again in 2017. It should be another two great Sunday’s come this fall.

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