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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 – NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals throws during the first half of the NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 13, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals beat the 49ers 23-20. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals throws during the first half of the NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 13, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals beat the 49ers 23-20. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) /

San Francisco 49ers

The Niners played the Cardinals tough in Glendale in 2016, which ended with Arizona winning 23-20. The Niners bring in a new starting quarterback familiar to Cardinals fans in Brian Hoyer.

Hoyer’s numbers aren’t too bad at all.  He had 25 touchdown passes and seven interceptions over the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans.  His horrible playoff performance in January 2016 lead him out of Houston and to Chicago.

Now he replaces Blaine Gabbert and Colin Kaepernick as the starter in San Francisco.  Hoyer played for the Cardinals in 2012.

Their bread and butter on the ground is still Carlos Hyde.  He must stay healthy though in order for any success on the ground for the Niners.

The Cardinals swept the Niners last season.  The first game between the two, in San Francisco, was won with Drew Stanton at quarterback.  Let’s hope Palmer is available for this one.

Cardinals 30 49ers 17

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