This is an 8* on ARIZONA

Arizona is 6-4 but off a 28-21 loss to Seattle. New England is also off a 7-point loss, 27-20 to Houston, but they are just 4-6. It is looking more and more likely that we are about to have an NFL Playoffs that doesn’t include the Patriots for just the second time since 2003. The sense of urgency for the Cardinals here is going to be greater due to the fact they have a much more realistic path to the playoffs. A loss here would not be good. An early start doesn’t seem to bother the Cards as they are 5-2 ATS in 1 PM ET games since Kliff Kingsbury took over. A key advantage for them this week is they’ve had a couple extra days to prepare as they played on Thursday last week. New England has covered the spread in just two of its previous seven games. Against the Jets was the only time in that stretch where they topped 23 points. Arizona averages 28.7 points/game and had hit 30 in each of the five games before facing Seattle. The Patriots allow 6.2 yards/play (30th) and 8.4 yards per pass play (last). Cardinals QB Kyler Murray will have a field day here. Play on ARIZONA

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