What to think of the Cardinals this year? The Cardinals didn't make a ton of changes in the off season They face a tough early schedule, and there is definitely friction around Kyler Murray. The Cardinals have a mediocre offensive line and will be missing Hopkins for the first six games as well as 2 other key targets injured or questionable.. Their day one opponent probably couldn't be worse. Mahomes and the Chiefs don't fail on season openers, and are projected to be in the elite in the league again this year. While they lost Hill, they still have Kelce, and have added key receivers for a new look KC pass attack. One thing that hasn't changed is the O-line, and that is a good thing. It served Mahomes very well last year.

The Cardinals started last season as a very good defensive team, but that changed by the end of the season. The lost some key people on defense and haven't appeared to replace them. The Cardinals have a pretty serious injury bill at the moment. They are not especially good vs the run, so we might just see more running game from the Chiefs on Sunday.

Mahomes has something to prove after a difficult (for him) year in 2021. He has by all reports, prepared very well, and the KC offense looked good in preseason. Take the Chiefs to win and cover on Sunday. 9*!