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Broncos vs. Cardinals: Week Seven Preview

By Tylor Walden

GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 30: Kicker Brandon McManus #8 of the Denver Broncos kicks a 27 yard field goal against the Arizona Cardinals during the preseason NFL game at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 30: Kicker Brandon McManus #8 of the Denver Broncos kicks a 27 yard field goal against the Arizona Cardinals during the preseason NFL game at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 14: Linebacker Bradley Chubb #55 of the Denver Broncos celebrates this third sack of the game during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 14, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Rams defeated the Broncos 23-20. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Key Matchups

Broncos front seven vs. Cardinals offensive line

The Arizona Cardinals are banged up on the offensive line. Two of their guards are out of the game and one is questionable. That means the middle of the line could be exposed on Thursday. If Domata Peko can do well against the Cardinals center, then this could be a great game for the Broncos.

And with how dominate Bradley Chubb and Von Miller are on the outside, I can see this being a huge game for that front seven.

Chris Harris Jr. vs. Larry Fitzgerald

This is a matchup that will be very interesting to see. One of the top corners in the NFL in the last couple years faces off against one of the best wide receivers to play the game of football. Fitzgerald might be getting up there in age, but he can still play with the best of them.

While the Cardinals will have Christian Kirk on the other side, it will be awesome to see these two matchup in what could be the final time.

X-Factor- Case Keenum

This game is going to come down to execution for the entire 60 minutes. Case Keenum needs to show that he can perform during the entire time if the Broncos are going to get off to a good start and keep the pressure on the Cardinals offense.

Keenum has thrown for over 300 yards the last two games. But hopefully, Bill Musgrave will balance it a bit more with run and pass. But in a battle between rookie vs. veteran at quarterback, Keenum needs to win that battle.

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