NFL NFC Championship game: Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals key edges and pre-game analysis

CAROLINA PANTHERS

- Avoid to pass the ball at Peterson's zones and try to attack Bethel on the other side

-  Newton will have to find alternatives to scrambling due to the massive blitzes, screens will be the best option

- When the Cardinals will spread the formation play more coverage and try to get Palmer as soon as possible

- Run the football often out of the shotgun with some read options to confuse and slow down the Cardinals defense

- Be aware of D. Johnson's ability to receive the football in different ways so pay attention where he'll go even after the block

Key Players

- Stewart

- Kuechly

ARIZONA CARDINALS

- Spy Newton (Buchannon the best option to do that)

-  Run between the tackles because outside will be hard due to the speed of Panthers' LBs

- Spread the formation and run the ball often to force overreactions on Panthers defense

- Help whoever will take Olsen especially on short and medium passes where he'll make them pay his size

-  When they will blitz don't let Newton break out of the pocket

Key Players

- Palmer

- Campbell

WHO HAS THE EDGE?

QB: AZ

HB: TIE

WR: AZ

TE: CAR

O-LINE: CAR

D-LINE: AZ

LB: CAR

CB: AZ

S: CAR

ST. AZ