Big Red
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When the Cardinals have had offensive success – whether it was the stretch run last season, or this season – they have run the ball. They get to 150 yards on the ground with remarkable ease, actually. That doesn't mean they should run all the time, but it is a crucial part of the game. And while much has been made about Murray's ground exploits, this is also about Kenyan Drake and maybe Chase Edmonds. Edmonds is battling an ankle issue, and as dynamic has he has been in the offense albeit with limited touches, his potential absence would loom large. Drake has to take care of the ball – he was lucky the Cards held on to possession after two quick fumbles last week – but when you look up, he's had a quietly solid season (848 yards, 4.2-yards per carry average, 9 TDs) and remains the main ballcarrier for a team that, again, does better when it finds its way on the ground.
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