Cardinals vs. Broncos: The Preview

 

Who to Pick?

The Cardinals are one of the most dangerous teams in the league, currently sitting at 3-0. The Broncos are also coming off of a bye week and are looking for somewhere to rebound after their loss against the Seahawks in week 3. My pick is for the Cardinals in this game.

Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals, after having 2 weeks to recover from their last game are ready to play, and play hard. They are looking forward to taking on the Broncos at mile high. The offense stats for the Cardinals aren't where they should be for a powerhouse that is 3-0. They are below average in all offense aspects including total point per game, where they sit in 19th, total yards per game, which they sit in 23th, passing yards per game, where they sit in 16th, and rushing yards per game, which they sit in 21st. It is there who have driven them to their first 3 victories. They are only allowing an average of 15 points per game, one of the best in the league. If there defense keeps performing like this, they will have a good shot at winning this game.

Denver Broncos

The Broncos have also had a good season, but nothing like last year. Manning isn't executing at the level that he was this time last year. Manning was only the top passer in 1 of his games this year, which came against the Seahawks in week 3. The rushing game is really hurting their offense, by only adding an average of 75.3 yards to their offense every game, which is currently 28th in the league. The offense needs to step it up if they want continue to win games. Their defense also hasn't been great, they have been letting up an average of 22.3 points per game, which is too close to what the offense puts up, which is an average of 25.0 points per game. Although this makes the games exciting, it is sometimes too close for comfort. In order to be successful in the future, the Broncos need to tighten up on defense and increase the execution level of the offense.

Offensive Comparison

The Broncos and Cardinals have played equally on offense

 

  

Defensive Comparison 

 

The Cardinals have played better on defense than the Broncos

 

Who do you pick?

Know that you know more about these 2 teams, leave a comment below to let the world know who you think will win the this match-up?