CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco dropped his Week 4 picks, and get this: he’s calling for the Arizona Cardinals to beat the New York Giants. The Cards are actually 1.5-point favorites, and Prisco sees them taking it 24-21. That’s a bold take given their early season record, but it could be exactly what Arizona needs to get back on track.
Why Prisco Is Eyeing a Cardinals Upset
Prisco isn’t just throwing darts, he’s got a read on this matchup. He points out that the Giants’ offense barely showed up in their win against the Titans last week, though the weather was absolutely brutal. Fair enough. But then he pivots to the Cardinals. They just came off a road loss to the 49ers, which stings, but Prisco noted they “did some good things” in that game. He thinks that going up against a “lesser opponent” than San Francisco, Arizona is gonna “find a way to win it.” It’s all about who they played and what they showed.
From “Good Things” to a .500 Record
This pick isn’t just about one game, it’s about the Cardinals hitting reset. At 1-2 on the year, a win against the Giants is their golden ticket to getting back to .500. That’s a huge psychological boost early in the season, right? It hinges on them playing like they did against the 49ers. Remember Trey McBride’s stiff arm in that Niners game? That play was so good it earned him another “Angry Run” nomination for the week. That’s exactly the kind of grit and effort the Cardinals need to bring to the field if they want to live up to Prisco’s prediction and start stacking Ws.
This Week 4 showdown against the Giants isn’t just another game for Arizona. It’s a chance to erase that 1-2 start and get square on the season. If they can play with the same fire and effectiveness they showed flashes of against the 49ers, Prisco’s prediction might just come true, and they’ll head into Week 5 with a whole new vibe.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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