The Cardinals will be without quarterback Carson Palmer as h tore his ACL in their last game against the St. Louis Rams. Former Michigan State standout Drew Stanton will start for the Cardinals where he has won two of the three games he’s started already this season. The Lions will be without defensive tackle Nick Fairley as he still recovering from a knee injury he sustained in the London game against the Atlanta Falcons. James Ihedgibo will play for the Lions after suffering a mild concussion last week against the Miami Dolphins. The x-factor for this game is Reggie Bush, he has not looked the same the last few weeks being bothered by a sore ankle that plagued him all season. With both Tate and Johnson demanding a lot of coverage from the Arizona defense, Bush should be able to get out in the open field and make big play after big play.
The Lions come with the league’s worst rushing attack, the run game will also have to be factor if the Lions wish to tie the Cardinals for the best record in the league. Expect to see another defensive struggle for the Lions, the defense will keep them in the game but for how long is the question. While the Lions do have a 7-2 record, their offense has been a bit disappointing this season. Despite having Calvin Johnson, Golden Tate, and Reggie Bush in the lineup, Stafford has yet to utilize the talent that is around him. He’ll have to be at the top of his game for the Lions to win this game. Prediction is that the Lions will win this game 21-17, but hopefully it won’t come down to another late game winner.
