It seems like hopes are flying higher for the Arizona Cardinals than they are for the low-talent New Orleans Saints . But how will things go when they meet in the opener? Let’s take a look at our Cardinals-Saints bold predictions for Week 1 of the NFL season.

The Saints are coming off a 5-12 season that culminated with four straight losses. On the other hand, the Cardinals finished 8-9 and stayed in the playoff hunt late in the 2024 campaign.

However, while the Saints appear to be headed for the same type of year, the Cardinals might be able to push past the .500 mark if things fall into place. And one player is the key for the Cardinals.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray will throw 3 TD passes

The Cardinals want Murray to get off to a bang-up start. And since they enter this game as a c

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