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Jess Root

What can we learn about the Cardinals’ opponents in Week 12?

The Arizona Cardinals will not play in Week 12. they are on their bye, meaning fans will get to watch other games. The Cardinals have five games remaining on their schedule against four teams, as they will play the Los Angeles Rams twice in December.

All are playing this weekend. Let’s see what we can learn about them in their games in Week 12.

Steelers at Bengals

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The Steelers are 5-5 and will face a winless Bengals team. Cincinnati has a struggling defense like the Cardinals do. The Steelers are still relying on quarterback Mason Rudolph. The key to watch on Sunday is how he does against a bad defense. If he has any struggles at all, the Cardinals have some hope.

The Browns are big favorites against a bad Dolphins team. There isn’t a lot to learn about the Browns other than to see how the defense looks without their best pass rusher, Myles Garrett.

Seahawks at Eagles

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There are not many connections between the Cardinals and Eagles, so finding something for the Seahawks will not be as easy. Pay attention to the health of their top players.

Ravens at Rams

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On Monday night, fans can watch the Cardinals’ next opponent. Watch how the Rams defend Lamar Jackson. He is mobile like Kyler Murray, although more likely to run. How do the Rams defend the Ravens’ heavy rushing offense? The Cardinals have turned into a strong running team so let’s see how the Rams defend the run with a mobile quarterback to account for.

Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio.

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