6. Carolina vs. 11. Arizona
How Carolina can win: Carolina has the better weapons in this matchup, which makes all the difference. With DeAndre Hopkins in the lineup, the Panthers should be able to attack Arizona through the air as long as the offensive line holds up against Terrell Suggs and Cameron Jordan. Defensively, Carolina has the best cover corner in football with Stephon Gilmore to shut down the Cards’ receivers. — Tim Weaver, Panthers Wire
How Arizona can win: Carolina’s team has the better offensive weapons with players such as Todd Gurley and DeAndre Hopkins, but Arizona’s fearsome defensive line will cause problems. With Terrell Suggs and Mark Gastineau coming off the edge and Cameron Jordan and Curley Culp pressuring the middle, Sonny Jurgenson won’t have much time to throw. Cards QB Danny White will have to dial up plays in the passing game to Vance Johnson, Christian Kirk and Steve Jordan to make up for Arizona’s lack of a dynamic running back. — Jess Root, Cardinals Wire
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