The Seattle Seahawks (7-8) are going to be traveling to challenge the Arizona Cardinals (7-8) in an NFC West divisional competition. There is a little bit of incentive that a victory will allow either squad a winning record even though each particular squad has fallen just shy of playoff contention this season as they were looking for a wild card placement. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has yet to lose a match against the Cardinals in his tenure, but Arizona qb Kevin Kolb could return and start for his squad following recuperating from a concussion.

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Arizona will need to stop the strong run game from the Seattle Seahawks with leading rusher Marshawn Lynch trying to continue to add to his impressive career high of 1,118 yards. Lynch has furthermore scored a touchdown in a squad record 11 contests.

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Both squads are getting ready as if this were every other game and would love to finish strong with a winning record. They both have possible bright futures ahead with many competitors being acquired to the Pro Bowl lineup including Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and defensive competitors Adrian Wilson and Patrick Peterson. Seahawks safety Earl Thomas was furthermore selected for the Pro Bowl squad and all these leading competitors ought to be playing this final battle with the exclusion of Peterson who is doubtful with an injury to his left Achilles’ tendon. Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch most likely feels he should have been picked for the Pro Bowl honors too and after being overlooked more than likely will want to demonstrate why he genuinely does belong there.

This competition will be a fascinating one to see who can end on a quality note and maintain a winning record for the 2011 season. The Arizona Cardinals are a favorite over the long shot Seattle Seahawks with a spread of -3. The over/under for overall points in this game is 40.5.