From a strategic standpoint, the Cardinals must be willing to ratchet up the pressure on red-zone possessions, to force the Seahawks into negative plays, and consequently, yield field goals instead of touchdowns. In addition, Arizona must keep the ball in front of the defense and not allow the Seahawks to generate explosive plays (20-plus yards) in the passing game. Although the Cardinals are a blitz-heavy bunch under Bowles, the secondary can't allow the ball to fly over the top. The Bird Gang has surrendered 11 receptions of 40-plus yards this season -- tied the eighth-highest total in the NFL -- so it's important for the safeties to stay over the top on Sunday night. If the Cardinals can make Seattle drive the length of the field without the benefit of a home run, the odds suggest the NFL's third-ranked scoring defense will find a way to keep the 'Hawks out of the end zone.