GAMEDAY * WEEK 1 : CAPSULES : ARIZONA at PHILADELPHIA
* The line: Arizona by 3.
* Key injuries: ARIZONA--Quarterback Jake Plummer (thumb, questionable), defensive tackle Eric Swann (knee, out), wide receiver Frank Sanders (ankle, questionable). PHILADELPHIA--Quarterback Koy Detmer (back, questionable).
* Key players: Eagle quarterback Doug Pederson is making his first start. The Cardinals swept the Eagles last season.
HOW THEY MATCH UP *--*
Ari Phi Points scored (Rank) 20.3 (7) 10.1 (15) Points allowed 23.6 (13) 21.5 (8) Passing O 217.6 (4) 150.8 (15) Rushing O 101.7 (11) 110.9 (8) Total O 319.3 (6) 261.8 (15) Passing D 204.8 (9) 170.0 (1) Rushing D 124.3 (9) 151.0 (14) Total D 329.1 (11) 321.0 (8)
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* The pick: Arizona. The Cardinals are a wreck and have lost seven consecutive openers but play the Little Sisters of the Poor (Offense).
Picks by T.J. SIMERS; Research by HOUSTON MITCHELL
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