Eagles vs. Cardinals
Quietly this is one of the best games Week 8 has to offer. The Eagles at 5-1 are coming off a bye week, where no doubt Chip Kelly must have drilled ball security into the head of Nick Foles, who has mustered up 10 turnovers through six games. LeSean McCoy had his best game of the season against the Giants before the bye, but faces a tough test in the stingy Cardinals defense, which has not allowed more than 86 rushing yards to date. Arizona has won two straight with Carson Palmer back in the fold and could truly alter the NFC playoff picture if it continues to streak in the right direction.
Bold prediction: The dilemma here is whether Arizona can continue winning and put both the Seahawks and 49ers in a position where they’re vying for Wild Card spots. But this one comes down to the fundamentals. The Eagles run the ball well and are opportunistic on defense. Arizona has a stout run defense while Palmer has been nothing short of spectacular managing the offense. Basic logic suggests a Cardinals win.
