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DeAndre Hopkins made his season debut in Week 7's win against the New Orleans Saints. Since then, the Arizona Cardinals' offense has improved significantly and they are looking like a much better team.
After yet another dominating performance against the Minnesota Vikings, Hopkins is fully healthy and ready to go against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9. The Cardinals are 3-5 and are still in the mix for the playoffs.
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A win against the Seahawks will give the Cardinals confidence to move forward into the season. The race to the playoffs in the NFC is wide open and any team can crack a wildcard spot this season.
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The Cardinals made the playoffs last season, but underperformed against the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round. The absence of DeAndre Hopkins in the first six games of this campaign has played a huge role in their poor form. Now that Hopkins is back, Arizona are looking more like the team that they were last season.
Teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers and the Rams are also likely to be fighting for the Wild Card spot. Due to this, the Cardinals cannot afford a loss on Sunday.
DeAndre Hopkins could have another big game this week
Since returning from his suspension, DeAndre Hopkins has been in terrific form. He already has 22 catches for 262 yards and has scored a touchdown in two games this season.
He could have another big game on Sunday, as the Seahawks' defense has been vulnerable this season. Although Geno Smith has been playing at the MVP level this season, a lot is left desired on the defensive end for Seattle.
DeAndre Hopkins has 25 catches, 405 yards and two touchdowns in four games against the Seahawks in his career. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray hasn't had a great season either, but he will hope to turn things around in the remaining games.
Playing against the Seahawks has been challenging for everyone this season, and they look much improved from last campaign. Whether they will be able to get another win on Sunday against the Cardinals remains to be seen, but we can expect a high scoring game.
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