With week 4 of the NFL season commencing and the records for Washington Commanders being 2-1, they will travel to State Farm Stadium to play Arizona Cardinals with a record of 1-2 for this season. This matchup is scheduled for September 29, 2024, at 4:05 PM ET, in what promises to be a fierce display of mental and physical prowess, to be televised live on FOX. Bettots should look for free NFL advice daily, as the teams will be working hard to change the course of their season in the right direction.
Washington Commanders vs. Arizona Cardinals 9/29/24 Game Info |
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When: | Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 4:05 PM ET |
Where: | State Farm Stadium |
TV: | FOX |
Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Washington Commanders (2-1) vs. Arizona Cardinals (1-2)
The Washington Commanders have shown a gritty combination of rushing and receiving that secured them a 2-1 standing, coming off a strong win against Cincinnati (38-33) last week. Jayden Daniels has been a promising figure at quarterback, but the true ground game potency comes from Brian Robinson Jr., who has dashed through defenses for 206 yards over three games. Terry McLaurin remains a critical receiving threat with his 139 yards and crucial touchdown plays, but the team’s overall performance suggests a concerning inconsistency, reflected in their last five matchups.
In contrast, the Arizona Cardinals are looking to find their form after a disappointing loss to Detroit (13-20). Despite a rocky start, Kyler Murray’s leadership as quarterback and his synergy with rusher James Conner and receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. could ignite the spark they desperately need. Conner, with 189 rushing yards and a similar knack for finding the end zone, pairs well with Harrison’s explosive 198 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The Cardinals’ season thus far paints a picture of a team on the brink, capable of turning their fortunes around with strategic plays and solid execution.
Jayden Daniels QB vs. Kyler Murray QB
Jayden Daniels comes into this game with excellent statistics having 80.3 percent completion rate and 111.8 passer rating. He has displayed remarkable capabilities of avoiding sacks and throwing precisely. However, he will come up against a stiff test against a Cardinals defense that has shown flashes of dominance. In other words, Daniels does not throw any interceptions which speaks well of his decision-making process, but this match will force him to make wise decisions under stress.
Conversely, Kyler Murray has 104.6 quarter passer rating which is a bit lower than Tanner’s while completing 68.6% of his passes. Against Daniels, who threw for more yards than Murray, it is said that the latter’s experience and temperament could help convert such crucial plays into scores. Highlighting the fact further, he had 5 touchdowns over the year whizzes within him to punish any shortcomings in the defense of the opposing team, thus he presents a threat in any game.
The meeting between Daniels and Murray will be crucial. Daniels has to keep cool, be precise, and move with speed towards Arizona’s relentless defenders, who are trying to keep his focus. The task for Murray will be to use his experience better and improve his understanding of the game, using the defensive breakdowns of the Commanders.’
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Cardinals -3 (-120), Total Odds: 46
It is rather the Cardinals that are expected to win because they will be playing at home and are likely to recover. The total volume of 46 points only provides more evidence to the fact that parties expect lots of goals to be scored in the game, perhaps because each side has been known to score goals and let in goals.
Washington Commanders Betting Trends
The Commanders came out nicely, but their betting patterns inspired no confidence. This team has had difficulty converting tight games into victories, as evidenced by their 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games and 2-9 SU in their last 11 games. However, their most recent 14 meetings with Arizona leave them with 11-3 SU.
Arizona Cardinals Betting Trends
Regarding betting, Arizona looks better with a 4-1 record in their last five games ATS albeit their 4-13 SU in their last 17 games shows that the team is still struggling. They tend to have their home games high on scoring which could help in this matchup as most recent statistics have leaned towards the over.
Washington Commanders vs. Arizona Cardinals 9/29/24 Betting Picks
The Cardinals can be favored in this home game, considering their recent good form and likely scoring ability. The strain of Washington’s up-and-down performances and pressure on their rookie QB could work in Arizona’s favor. As an extra for those who search for daily premium sports picks, it is recommended to bet on over 46 as both teams showed good offense, switching between low and high amounts of defense.