Big Red
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The phrase popped up among analytics gurus on the internet, after countless numbers said the Seahawks were better off when Russell Wilson passed more often – "Let Russ Cook." This year, Pete Carroll finally has done that, and Wilson, future Hall of Famer that he is, hasn't disappointed. He's the presumed favorite for MVP, completing nearly 73 percent of his passes, throwing 19 touchdowns with only three interceptions during a 5-0 start – the definition of cooking. When the Cards have had success against Wilson in the past, notably in Seattle, it has come because Wilson has felt the pressure. Can the Cards make that happen Sunday without Chandler Jones? They did a nice job with pressure and blitzes in Dallas, but Wilson is an elite passer who can take advantage of blitzing defenders. Wilson doesn't make a lot of mistakes, but the Cards have to press him to make some.
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