Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 8 Predictions: When the Arizona Cardinals intercepted Jake Delhomme five times in the their divisional playoff upset of the Carolina Panthers in January, it wasn't just part of their rise to prominence in the NFC. It may also have marked the beginning of the end for Delhomme as Carolina's starting quarterback. The one-time Pro Bowler probably needs a good performance Sunday in Glendale, Ariz., to hang onto the job, but he and the struggling Panthers will be facing a Cardinals team that forced four turnovers in a statement road win over an NFC power last week. My NFL Week 8 prediction is that the Panthers cover but lose. The NFL Week 8 Predictions experts at online sportsbook Bodog.com have the Arizona Cardinals -10.5 point favorites on the road against the Carolina Panthers.
Arizona's 33-13 postseason victory over the Panthers was only one step in the team's unlikely run to the Super Bowl last season, and after a slow start this fall, the Cardinals (4-2) have won three straight and established themselves as the team to beat in the NFC West. Perhaps their most impressive victory was 24-17 over the New York Giants on Sunday night. The Cardinals intercepted Eli Manning three times, sealing the game when Antrel Rolle picked him off late in the fourth quarter. "We have a good thing going with our defense as far as accountability and belief in each other," coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "They are playing very fast and very physical and making plays." The NFL Week 8 Predictions experts at Bodog.com have the Panthers vs. Cardinals Total set at 41 points.
Even though Carolina was 8-0 at home in the 2008 regular season, the Cardinals obviously believed they could win a playoff game in Charlotte, a result they achieved in part due to Delhomme's dismal performance. He threw five interceptions and also lost a fumble, helping Arizona cruise to a spot in the NFC title game. It hasn't gotten any easier for the veteran this season; his NFL-high 13 interceptions in six games are already three short of matching his career high, and he's thrown just four touchdown passes. He racked up 325 passing yards against Buffalo on Sunday but didn't find the end zone and was picked off three times – a big reason why the Panthers lost 20-9 despite outgaining the Bills 425-167.
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