An Optimist’s View of the 2017 Arizona Cardinals Schedule
By Jeremy Meek
The Cardinals travel to Indianapolis to face the Colts in Week Two
The Indianapolis Colts have been an enigma in recent years. They drafted quarterback Andrew Luck before the 2012 season, and immediately made the playoffs. They made the postseason in three straight seasons, making it further in the playoffs each year.
Then, as a popular Super Bowl pick in 2015, they faltered, going 8-8 and missing the playoffs altogether. The repeated their .500 record last season, and decided to make some changes. New General Manager Chris Ballard has made some popular moves already, and they had a fantastic draft, by most definitions.
The Cardinals defeated the Colts 40-11 the last time the two teams met. That was in 2013, though, and the teams are much different than they were then. Still, Indy has question marks, notably on the offensive line. This is where the Cardinals can make an impact.
The Cardinals have two dominant pass rushers in Chandler Jones and Markus Golden. They could have big games, and force Luck into mistakes. Arizona 31 – Indianapolis 24