The Cardinals have had a fantastic season, however, they are stuck in the perilous position of entering the final week of the regular season on an impressive 10-5 and still out of the playoff picture. Even if they win today and finish the season 11-5 they could miss out on the postseason.
The Cardinals stunned the Seahawks last week, and if they can win today against the 49ers they will have finished the season by winning seven of their last eight games, making them the hottest team in the NFL. However, unless the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the New Orleans Saints then Arizona will still be out of the postseason picture.
Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell told "NFL AM" on Thursday: "I mean, in my opinion, we're the best team in the NFC. But I hope we get into the playoffs so we can show it, because going 11-5 -- but you don't make it to the playoffs -- nobody really knows. The only teams we talk about are the playoff teams. So we really hope we get a chance to get in. I know if we do, we will do some damage."
Comparing the current team to the 2008 Cardinals roster that made the Super Bowl, Campbell said, "That team was special, but I think this team is catching that same kind of intensity, that same kind of belief we had that year. I think if we get to the playoffs, you'll see a lot of that same kind of magic."
The 49ers against the Cardinals will start at 4.25 p.m. ET and can be watched on TV on the Fox network or online through free live stream by clicking here.
San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals WEEK 17 NFL PREVIEW 12/29/13
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