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2016 NFL Picks Week 1: How Will Los Angeles Rams Perform Against San Francisco 49ers?

By Dan Parzych

Aug 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) huddles with his team prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) huddles with his team prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians during a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians during a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Cardinals Over Patriots

As if playing without Tom Brady over the first four games wasn’t already frustrating enough, the New England Patriots will also open the season without superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski.

The Patriots will obviously still have a shot against the Arizona Cardinals, but it certainly won’t be easy when looking at all of the challenges standing in their way.

Despite a disappointing preseason, Bruce Arians and the Cardinals will be ready to make another deep run in the NFC after falling just short of the Super Bowl in January. Not only will Arizona’s defense cause plenty of problems for opponents, but also their high-powered offense has the potential to be one of the best in the league.

With New England missing two of their star players, it’s tough to imagine Arizona failing to take advantage of this situation. Expect the Cardinals to start off the season on a hot note as they look for redemption from the way last season came to an end.

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