The Carolina Panthers will be better than last year and they have defeated the Cardinals all four times they’ve played them in Arizona. So, why won’t they win Sunday?

Well, the Cardinals’ offensive line should dominate the Panthers’ defensive line and the Cardinals’ defensive line should dominate the Panther’s offensive line. In addition, Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald is a game changer unlike anyone on the Panthers’ team. Let’s say Cardinals 31, Panthers 17.

As for the Redskins, they have looked good in the preseason (even with Rex Grossman at quarterback) and the Giants are beat up (especially defensively). The Redskins defensive line is better than last year and should do a better job containing New York’s running game than the Skins have done in recent years.

As for intangibles, Gen. Colin Powell is serving as the Redskins’ honorary captain on 9/11 in the nation’s capital, and family members who lost loved ones in the attacks will be honored in a pregame ceremony. How about Redskins 27, Giants 17.