I like what I see in David Carr.  They obviously played tougher after the coaching change.  The only problem is that the GM built this team to be 8-8 at best.  Yes they cleared up a ton of cap space, but they did not build a team that is competitive.  The Cardinals on the other hand do have a competitive team and really need this road win.  They know that they are the better team than the Raiders, but they will need to prove it.  The Raiders are a tough home team and proved it last week against San Diego.

But are the Raiders good enough to beat the Cards this week?  I could definitely see them doing it, but I don’t think that there is any doubt that Arizona is the all-around better squad.  This one will be close, don’t question that for a second.  I like Carr and feel that he is a winner.  I see a lot of Favre in this kid in the sense that he will go for the gold.  That’s what makes QB’s the best.  They have to obtain that confidence and Carr has it.  But does he have enough to beat the Cards this week?  Not sure, but I think that he’ll at least cover if not win at home for these desperate Raiders fans.

CARDINALS 23 – RAIDERS 20

FANTASY BEAST – ANDRE ELLINGTON