2022-23 NFL Week 7: New Orleans Saints vs. Arizona Cardinals October 20, 2022 by Marc Jerbs

On Thursday, the New Orleans Saints will face the Arizona Cardinals to start Week 7 of the 2022-23 NFL season.

Kick-off is set 8:15PM EDT at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Both teams have started poorly this season as they struggle with numerous player injuries and inconsistent play.

However, they are only one game behind in their respective division.

It is a silver lining playing in struggling divisions but each of them must earn a win to stay close at the top of their division.

The Arizona Cardinals will have three-time All Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in the lineup after serving his six-game suspension in violation of the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

They will also have Robbie Anderson whom they acquired via trade from the Carolina Panthers last Monday.

These two can boost Arizona's offense on Thursday night.

New Orleans Saints are still working on their quarterback dilemma as backup Andy Dalton has made three starts while starter Jameis Winston is recovering from his injury.

Jameis Winston is close to return but this is a good problem for the Saints to have.

The Saints' running game has blossomed in their last two games which offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr., felt was long overdue.

The sportsbook handicappers have installed the Arizona Cardinals as the favorites to win over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night.