Davenport: Cardinals ( 2.5)
The Cardinals have struggled, with only one win since September, including a loss to the Tennessee Titans.
However, after dropping three straight and four of five, the Buccaneers are in real trouble. The injuries are becoming too much to bear, and with the Carolina Panthers losing in Week 12 and facing the same Rams team that just obliterated the Buccaneers, Tampa will likely play it safe with Baker Mayfield’s bad left shoulder.
Arizona’s backup quarterback has shown he can move the ball, but Tampa’s hasn’t.
The Cardinals end their losing streak—and the NFC South looks that much worse.
Hanford: Buccaneers (-2.5)
I’m backing Tampa Bay here even with the chance of Mayfield sitting this one out.
The magic has worn off for the Bucs after their hot start, but this Cardinals team isn’t good and seems to be getting worse.
Tampa’s last three games have come against opponents with a combined record of 26-8, so playing a three-win Cardinals team should feel like a welcome change.
Add the fact that it looks like Bucky Irving is going to make his long-awaited return to the field, and I think the Buccaneers right the ship with a huge win for their playoff hopes.
Cardinals: Davenport, O’Donnell, Sobleski
Buccaneers: Gagnon, Hanford, Knox, Moton
