5. Arizona Cardinals (Lw: 6)
After back-to-back road losses, the Arizona Cardinals enjoyed a much-needed homecoming with their victory over the visiting Chiefs. The trepidation around the Cardinals has been palpable since the day quarterback Carson Palmer was lost for the season and, for a few weeks, the fans’ worst nightmares were coming to fruition. Then, using relatively the same formula that has served them so well all season — a top-five scoring defense, limiting turnovers, and clutch strikes — the Cardinals got back in the win column to hold off the rising Seahawks. With its division lead dwindled down to one-game, Arizona cannot be bursting with confidence, especially with all three of the team’s remaining games coming against division opponents, including two on the road.
