Both of these teams still have playoff hopes but they can’t afford to lose another game this season which makes this game a must win for both teams.  Look for both the Saints and Cardinals to pull out all of the stops in a likely very high scoring game.

The Cardinals will probably try to get the ball deep to Larry Fitzgerald, Jerheme Urban and Bryant Johnson as the Saints have issues at cornerback.  The Saints are allowing 252.3 yards passing per game this season so Kurt Warner will be bombing away.  The Cards won’t forget the running game however as Edgerrin James is having a solid season.

The Saints will likely attempt to fight fire with fire as Drew Brees has really been throwing the ball well lately and the Cards are giving up 226.7 yards passing per game this season.  With that in mind look for Marques Colston to have another huge game this Sunday.  Look for Aaron Stecker to carry most of the load in the running game but the Saints will also use undrafted rookie Pierre Thomas who has looked pretty good this season.

PREDICTION:  NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 33, ARIZONA CARDINALS 27