Indianapolis Colts @ Arizona Cardinals | Week 16 Game Preview
When: Saturday, December 25th, 2021 at 8:15PM ET.
Where: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ.
How: NFL Network.
Spread: Cardinals -2.5.
Total: 48.5.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Game Spotlight
This is a moment of truth for the Arizona Cardinals in general, and more specifically for coach Kingsbury and star quarterback Kyler Murray. Last season, the Cardinals were in position to make the playoffs, just needing one win in the final two games… they failed, and one game was against a backup quarterback. The Pressure is on following a thorough beating at the hands of the Detroit Lions.
Time to actually perform at home is now at hand… the Cardinals are only 3-3 at home and 2-4 ATS, and seem to play worse the less competent the opponent is. With not being prepared and not playing well against inferior opposition, I tend to blame directly on coaching from top down.
Love this set up in the NFL… team coming back off a road loss, losers of two-straight, and the previous game was humiliating. The Indianapolis Colts come in here off one of the best performances of the season in a 27-17 victory over the New England Patriots, while snapping their win-streak in the process.
Final Say
Murray and the defense will find a way to get Arizona home here I feel. The Colts are flying high, the Cardinals are on the skids… equals a thrilling Arizona home win on Christmas Day, which ensures they keep pace with the Los Angeles Rams this week. ARIZONA 24 Indianapolis 16.
Pick: Ariona Cardinals -2.5