Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (#3). (Photo : Getty Images)
Previously unbeaten Cincinnati Bengals (8-1) will try to bounce back from a disappointing Week 10 setback as they face a streaking Arizona Cardinals (7-2) in a battle of two heavyweights at the University of Phoenix stadium on Sunday.
Cincinnati dropped an ugly 10-6 decision against the Houston Texans at the Paul Brown Stadium on Monday Night Football to suffer their first defeat of the season, as per ESPN.
Quarterback Andy Dalton is not in his usual self, throwing 22-of-38 for 197 yards, no touchdowns, one interception, and three sacks for an uncharacteristic QBR of 30.7 and rating of 61.0.
Meanwhile, Arizona clipped the Seattle Seahawks, 39-32, at the CenturyLink Field last Sunday to win their third straight game, as reported by SB Nation.
Contrary to Dalton, Cardinals signal caller Carson Palmer was superb during the game, passing 29-of-48 for 363 yards, three touchdowns, one interception, and three sacks for a 66.8 QBR and 96.1 rating.
The Cardinals are projected to start the Bengals' losing skid in this matchup as they successfully defend their home field.
Prediction: Cardinals win, 35-21.
Cincinnati Bengals starting lineup
Offense: Dalton (QB), Hill (RB), Hewitt (FB), Green (WR1), Jones (WR2), Eifert (TE), Whitworth (LT), Boling (LG), Bodine (C), Zeitler (RG), Winston (RT)
Defense: Dunlap (DE), Peko (DT), Atkins (DT), Johnson (DE), Burfict (OLB), Maualuga (MLB), Rey (OLB), Kirkpatrick (CB1), Jones (CB2), Iloka (SS), Nelson (FS)
Arizona Cardinals starting lineup
Offense: Palmer (QB), Johnson (RB), Fitzgerald (WR1), Floyd (WR2), Fells (TE1), Gresham (TE2), Veldheer, (LT), Iupati (LG), Sendlein (C), Cooper (RG), Massie (RT)
Defense: Campbell (DE), Gunter (NT), Rucker (DT), Okafor (OLB), Bucannon (ILB), Minter (ILB), Woodley (OLB), Peterson (CB1), Powers (CB2), Johnson (SS), Mathieu (FS)
