Originally <a href='/showthread.php?p=16060576'>posted</a> on 09/18/2012:

When's the last time you've seen a team that won 9 of last 11 give up four points at home to a team they beat on the road the year before? This is one of the clearest examples that the oddsmakers handicap public perception, and not the game. Offense isn't flashy. Kolb will just manage the game. The Cardinals strength is the defense, and ability to get to the QB. Vick will spend plenty of time on his back. Cards are very athletic and tough as nails. As mentioned, they have won 9 of their last 11, and still manage to remain under the radar. That includes wins over the Niners, Cowboys, Eagles, and Pats. They use the lack of respect they're getting as motivation, just as during their Superbowl run a few years ago. The quick Zona defense will capitalize on the Eagles inability to protect the ball. Cards win this straight up. Forget the points. The line is off by a TD.