Trey McBride is the pilot to the Cardinals' air attack

Key Highlights

• Heading into week 14, Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett should expect to be berated by the Rams' blitz, so quick hits to McBride may be the primary strategy used to stay competitive in what may turn into an offensive shootout at State Farm Stadium. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Rams have allowed opponents just 17.5 points per game and just 16 total passing touchdowns this season.
• Still, those statistics shouldn’t discourage Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing from executing his game plan.
• The Cardinals will be without both wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr.
• and Greg Dortch so McBride and Michael Wilson will need to step up big for the team this afternoon.
• Petzing’s biggest issue has been trying to find a way to make his ground attack work in the absence of running backs James Conner and Trey Benson.