Get ready for an absolute offensive shootout, because the Arizona Cardinals are hosting the Detroit Lions this week, and if the betting lines are any indication, neither team is planning on playing defense. The over 54.5 total points bet is a favorite, and for good reason: it feels like neither squad has a prayer of stopping the other in this one.
The Offensive Onslaught Is Real
Seriously, expect the scoreboard to be going off like crazy in the desert. The Lions’ former offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing, is now with the Cardinals, and it’s looking like both teams are just going to try and outscore each other. We’re talking “lots of points,” as the experts say. A huge reason for that? Lions’ star Jahmyr Gibbs. His over 133.5 rushing plus receiving yards prop is another bet that’s got some serious traction, and honestly, who can blame them? The Cardinals’ defense is looking like they might not be able to stop what some are calling “maybe the best player in the NFL.” That’s a bold claim, but if he’s hitting that kind of yardage, he’s definitely making a case.
Can Brissett’s Offense Finally Break Through?
Now, let’s talk about the Cardinals’ offense. If things are going to be productive on that side of the ball, then Jacoby Brissett is going to need to get Michael Wilson involved. His over 6.5 total receptions prop is getting some love, and if the Cardinals can’t create big plays against what’s being whispered about as “maybe the worst pass defense in the NFL,” then you gotta wonder if there’s any hope for this offense at all. That’s a pretty brutal assessment of the Lions’ secondary, so the Cardinals need to take advantage. And hey, while we’re talking about all these points, keep an eye on Tyler Allgeier for an anytime touchdown scorer longshot; there’s been some weird stuff going on with injuries and playing time around Jeremiyah Love, so it’s one to watch week in and week out.
This isn’t just about some betting numbers, it’s about seeing if the Cardinals’ defense can actually hold it together against a guy like Gibbs. And if Brissett’s squad can’t light up what’s being called one of the league’s absolute worst pass defenses, then what’s that say for the rest of their season? Get ready for a high-octane desert clash!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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