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Can Kyler Murray, Cardinals keep pace in playoff race against Eagles?

Eagles (4-8-1) at Cardinals (7-6)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX

Matchup rating: 43.7 | Spread: ARI -7 (49.5)

What to watch for: With running back Chase Edmonds a game-time decision and Kyler Murray having struggled in the run recently, watch for Murray to break out and run for 75 yards or more against the Eagles. Murray understands the Cardinals' playoff situation -- they need to keep winning to stay alive -- and if he runs, they tend to have a better chance to win. With three games left, the Cardinals don't any time to waste and Murray will do his part. -- Josh Weinfuss

Bold prediction: Miles Sanders will rack up 70 receiving yards and record his first receiving TD of the year. Sanders prowess as a pass catcher, on display his rookie season, faded for much of this year as he and Carson Wentz had trouble connecting. Sanders posted a season high 36 receiving yards last week with Jalen Hurts under center, signaling bigger things to come. -- Tim McManus

Stat to know: Murray 9-4 in his career when rushing for 40+ yards in a game (3-12-1 when held under 40 rushing yards).

Playoff/draft picture: The Cardinals enter the week with a 56% chance of making the playoffs per FPI ... They'll have a 65% chance at making the playoffs with a win Sunday ... They'll have a 25% chance with a loss. No team has a larger potential swing (40 percentage points) this week. The Eagles are eliminated from the playoffs with a loss AND Washington win. They enter the week with a 6.5% chance of making the playoffs per FPI, and those chances would jump to 18% with a win.

Injuries: Eagles | Cardinals

What to know for fantasy: Sanders is coming off of his best game of the season (29.6 points) and there is home run upside, but it comes at a cost. Sanders has more single digit performances (four) than 20 point games (three), with three of those duds coming in the past month. See Week 15 rankings.

Betting nugget: Arizona is 3-6 ATS as a favorite with Murray and 1-4 ATS as a home favorite. Read more.

McManus' pick: Eagles 27, Cardinals 24

Weinfuss' pick: Cardinals 24, Eagles 21

FPI prediction: ARI, 10.2 (by an average of 77.8% points)

Matchup must-reads: Eagles lineman Driscoll out for rest of season, source says ... The chicken, brat and weather reporter: Why Cardinals' Pugh turned to a life coach ... How should the Eagles approach Wentz? Think Favre ... Cardinals find a recipe to win while getting back in the playoff picture