The Arizona Cardinals face the Baltimore Ravens Sunday hoping to end a four-game losing streak.
To do that, they will need some solid play from several players and in several matchups.
What players and matchups do we need to watch in the game?
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RB Emari Demercado
Demercado got his first NFL start last week and rushed for 58 yards. He added 17 receiving yards. The Ravens are pretty average against the run so Demercado’s play becomes quite important.
OL Will Hernandez vs. DL Justin Madubuike
Madubuike has been terrorizing opposing offenses. He has 5.5 sacks, which already matches last season’s career high, and 10 quarterback hits. The Ravens lead the NFL with 29 sacks as a team and he leads the way. The Cardinals have allowed nine sacks over the last three weeks.
Hernandez will have a tough matchup.
QB Josh Dobbs vs. S Geno Stone
Stone leads the NFL with four interceptions. He has three in the last four games. Dobbs didn’t turn the ball over last week but has recently been prone to turning the ball over.
WR Marquise Brown
Brown doesn’t have big numbers but has been absolutely cooking defensive backs. He is facing his former team and will certainly want to have a big game. Baltimore has very good cornerbacks.
LB Kyzir White vs. TE Mark Andrews
Andrews has five touchdown catches this season so far. The Cardinals have not allowed a touchdown to a tight end.
