Back-to-back boring Thursday Night Football games have set the bar ludicrously low for entertainment purposes. NFL fans at least have a glimmer of hope for an interesting game in Week 7 as the Saints'take on the Cardinals in Arizona.
This is the first game in three weeks with a point total above 42 — and both previous games went firmly under. Thursday’s matchup features two 2-4 teams, each of which have struggled on both sides of the ball.
Arizona ranks 20th in defensive DVOA according to Football Outsiders and have scored the 11th-fewest points per game this year. New Orleans has struggled to find their stride under a brand new coaching regime and amid a plethora of injuries to key offensive players, such as Jameis Winston, Jarvis Landry and Michael Thomas. Their defense has allowed the fourth-most points per game and their offense currently leads the NFL in giveaways with 13 (tied with the Rams).
Some lineup decisions, like starting Kyler Murray, Alvin Kamara or Zach Ertz, are easy.'Below are some fringe players at each position you may be on the fence about starting in the Saints vs. Cardinals Thursday Night Football game based on matchups, injuries and trends.