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Arizona Cardinals: 2017 game predictions

By Scott Allen

ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 26: Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals runs off the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 26: Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals runs off the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 26, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 04: David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals outruns defender Duke Ihenacho #29 of the Washington Redskins and into the endzone during the fourth quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. Cardinals won 31-23. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 04: David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals outruns defender Duke Ihenacho #29 of the Washington Redskins and into the endzone during the fourth quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. Cardinals won 31-23. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

at Washington Redskins

Always a tough place to play for anyone but the Cardinals have a lot of history in Washington D.C. that isn’t so positive.  The last two games against the Redskins have been in Arizona with the Cardinals coming out on top, including last season 31-23.

The last visit to FedEx Field was in 2011.  The Cardinals lost that afternoon in September 2001 22-21.  We could have a similar type game this time around as well.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins could also be leading his team towards a possible playoff appearance as well, so don’t ignore this matchup.  The Redskins have a number of matchup challenges for the Cardinals.

Tight end Jordan Reed, one of the best in the league, is tough to stop.  If he is healthy he will be a factor in this one.

This will be the first trip for the Bruce Arians-era Cardinals to Washington, so the atmosphere should be interesting.  These two former NFC East rivals always put on an entertaining show. On this day though, look for the Cardinals to have their first losing streak of the season.

Redskins 30 Cardinals 21

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