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Arizona Cardinals: Top 5 opponent quarterbacks in 2017

By Scott Allen

Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; The Seattle Seahawks offense squares off against the Arizona Cardinals defense during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; The Seattle Seahawks offense squares off against the Arizona Cardinals defense during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 14, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to throw against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to throw against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Russell Wilson

It had to be Wilson as the best the Cardinals will face in 2017, right?  Plus the Cardinals get to see him twice, again.

Despite a 0-1-1 record against the Cardinals last season, he still managed to throw four touchdowns and no interceptions in two games.  The Cardinals sacked him the most though, totaling seven takedowns.

Part of Wilson’s issue last season though was a nagging injury.  He struggled for most of the first game against the Cardinals in Glendale but played much better in December in Seattle in the 34-31 loss at home.

If he is healthy in 2017, there is no better quarterback on the schedule the Cardinals will face.  You can make an argument for others but you won’t win.

Lifetime Wilson is 5-4-1 against the Cardinals with 17 touchdowns and just four interceptions.  He knows how to win and win consistently.  That will always make him dangerous.

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