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5 Bold Predictions For Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers In NFC Championship Game

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Some of the craziest things imaginable happen during NFL Conference Championship Weekend. With that in mind, here’s a look at five bold predictions for Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers.

5. Larry Fitzgerald Torches Carolina's Suspect Secondary For 100 Yards, Two TDs

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Larry Fitzgerald put forth an otherworldly performance against Green Bay in the Divisional Round, tallying eight receptions for 176 yards and one TD. After seeing Seattle absolutely dominate Carolina's suspect secondary on Sunday, it's clear the Panthers have no chance of slowing down Fitzgerald, as his physically imposing presence will be impossible to deal with. Fitzgerald will finish with no less than 100 yards and two TDs.

Larry Fitzgerald put forth an otherworldly performance against Green Bay in the Divisional Round, tallying eight receptions for 176 yards and one TD. After seeing Seattle absolutely dominate Carolina's suspect secondary on Sunday, it's clear the Panthers have no chance of slowing down Fitzgerald, as his physically imposing presence will be impossible to deal with. Fitzgerald will finish with no less than 100 yards and two TDs.

4. Cam Newton Pulls Vanishing Act When Carolina Needs Him The Most

Cam Newton Pulls Vanishing Act When Carolina Needs Him The Most Getty Images
Cam Newton did not play well against Seattle, tallying just 164 total yards with one TD. The gravity of the situation clearly overwhelmed Newton in the second half, which doesn't bode well for the Panthers against Arizona with a trip to Super Bowl 50 on the line. The Cardinals will implement a scheme that keeps Newton in the pocket as much as possible and completely hold him in check.

Cam Newton did not play well against Seattle, tallying just 164 total yards with one TD. The gravity of the situation clearly overwhelmed Newton in the second half, which doesn't bode well for the Panthers against Arizona with a trip to Super Bowl 50 on the line. The Cardinals will implement a scheme that keeps Newton in the pocket as much as possible and completely hold him in check.

3. Carson Palmer Electrifies

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Carson Palmer was far from perfect against Green Bay, but he did finish with 349 yards and three TDs (two INTs) and stepped up for the Cardinals in crucial situations. The Panthers are simply incapable of adequately covering Arizona's receiving corps, as Larry Fitzgerald, John Brown and Michael Floyd each possess a unique skill set that can be used to expose Carolina in different areas of the field. Expect over 300 yards and three TDs again from Palmer in a dominating showing.

Carson Palmer was far from perfect against Green Bay, but he did finish with 349 yards and three TDs (two INTs) and stepped up for the Cardinals in crucial situations. The Panthers are simply incapable of adequately covering Arizona's receiving corps, as Larry Fitzgerald, John Brown and Michael Floyd each possess a unique skill set that can be used to expose Carolina in different areas of the field. Expect over 300 yards and three TDs again from Palmer in a dominating showing.

2. Bruce Arians Coaches Circles Around Ron Rivera

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Ron Rivera deserves endless praise for leading his team to a 16-1 record this season, but all good things must come to an end. Unfortunately for Carolina, Seattle drew the blueprint on how to dominate the Panthers on Sunday, and the Cardinals project to take advantage. Bruce Arians will have no trouble putting the information to good use and will coach circles around Rivera, further proving he's a top three NFL head coach.

Ron Rivera deserves endless praise for leading his team to a 16-1 record this season, but all good things must come to an end. Unfortunately for Carolina, Seattle drew the blueprint on how to dominate the Panthers on Sunday, and the Cardinals project to take advantage. Bruce Arians will have no trouble putting the information to good use and will coach circles around Rivera, further proving he's a top three NFL head coach.

1. Arizona Secures Super Bowl 50 Appearance With Seven-Point Win

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Carolina has had an amazing season, but I firmly believe the Panthers won't be able to recover from that putrid second half they had against Seattle. The Cardinals are capable of dominating the Panthers in every facet of the game and will catch Carolina with its guard down in front of a dumbfounded Bank of America Stadium.

Prediction: Cardinals 34, Panthers 27

Carolina has had an amazing season, but I firmly believe the Panthers won't be able to recover from that putrid second half they had against Seattle. The Cardinals are capable of dominating the Panthers in every facet of the game and will catch Carolina with its guard down in front of a dumbfounded Bank of America Stadium.

Prediction: Cardinals 34, Panthers 27

Timothy Downs is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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