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The Colts defense cannot defend the run, but fortunately for them the Cardinals are not a very good running team averaging just 3.5 ypc. Kurt Warner is projected for over 260 yards and 2 TDs, but the key to Arizona winning is getting at least 80 rushing yards. If they run well the Cardinals win 59 percent. If they are held under 80 yards the Cardinals win just 25 percent. The Colts will win if they can pressure Kurt Warner. When the Colts sack Warner 4+ times the Colts improve from 57 to 78 percent.
1. Indianapolis needs to pressure the pocket and force Kurt Warner to stay with the short passing game: The Cardinals might have the most explosive stable of wide receivers in the NFL, and Indianapolis can’t afford to give Warner time to hit Larry Fitzgerald or Anquan Boldin on many deep passes. The Colts have very athletic linebackers who can drop into coverage and limit the yards after catch to help contain Arizona’s short passing game.
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