The Indianapolis Colts (hot streak) face off against the Arizona Cardinals (struggling) in a crucial Week 16 Christmas night matchup in Glendale, with the Cardinals as 1-point home favorites.

Colts Analysis:

• Won 5 of last 6 games, including 27-17 victory over Patriots
• Jonathan Taylor leads potent rushing attack with 1,500+ yards
• Carson Wentz showing improved decision-making with only 6 interceptions
• Physical, ball-control offense has been key to recent success

Cardinals Analysis:

• Coming off upset loss to Lions as 12-point favorites
• Defense struggling, allowing 30+ points in consecutive games
• Offense sputtered against Detroit, scoring just 12 points
• Looking to avoid third straight loss

Keys to Victory:

• Colts: Control time of possession through running game, avoid turnovers
• Cardinals: Improve run defense, get offense back on track

The game features two potential playoff teams heading in opposite directions - the surging Colts relying on their ground game versus a Cardinals team trying to recapture their early-season form.

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