Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals: Spread Info, Line and Predictions

The Pittsburgh Steelers look to keep their rare winning streak alive this week when they travel out west to take on the Arizona Cardinals.

The Cardinals have gotten off to a slow start after acquiring Kevin Kolb from the Eagles in the offseason.

Kolb has had limited success and the team has struggled to a 1-4 record.

The Steelers started off much worse than Arizona, suffering an embarrassing season-opening loss to the Ravens.

They have since rebounded and enter this week with a 4-2 record, including a two-game winning streak.

Both teams have had problems with consistency. This game could come down to whichever team gets hot at the right time.

Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

When: Sunday, Oct. 23 at 4:15 p.m. EST

Watch: CBS. DirecTV 711.

Listen: Cardinals - Sirius 85. Steelers - Sirius 139.

Live Streaming: NFL.com Audio Pass ($29.99 for year, $27.99 team specific, $9.99 a month)

Betting Line: Steelers -4 

What's At Stake?

The Cardinals need to get things going now if they want to make something out of this season.

Prior to the start of the season, the NFC West was considered to be wide open. Now it appears that the San Francisco 49ers are running away with the race.

Another loss will drop Arizona to 1-5. It will be nearly impossible to rebound after that.

The Steelers are in a very tight race in the AFC North. Despite having a 4-2 record, the Steelers are currently ranked third in the division.

The Ravens are early favorites and the Bengals have been surprising teams with their tough defense.

Pittsburgh can't afford a loss in a game against the Cardinals, a game that they should win.

Cardinals Injury Report

Kerry Rhodes, S - Foot (Out)

Todd Heap, TE - Hamstring (Questionable)

Joey Porter, LB - Knee (Probable)

Steelers Injury Report

Casey Hampton, DT - Shoulder (Out)

James Harrison, LB - Eye (Out)

Doug Legursky, G - Toe (Out)

Aaron Smith, DE - Foot (Out)

Chris Hoke, DT - Neck (Doubtful)

Fantasy Start 'Em, Sit' Em and Sleeper

Start - Mike Wallace, WR (Pittsburgh)

Mike Wallace is currently listed as probable with a hamstring injury. Don't expect him to sit out and don't think the hamstring will slow him down.

Wallace has been on a tear to start the season, averaging 102 receiving yards per game.

He is by far Ben Roethlisberger's number one target this year.

The Arizona defense hasn't been impressive against the pass. This should be another big game for the young playmaker.

Sit - Kevin Kolb, QB (Arizona)

Kevin Kolb has gotten off to a rocky start this year. Kolb was supposed to be the future franchise quarterback for the team but has so far left fans disappointed.

He has thrown for just five touchdowns through the team's first five games.

The Pittsburgh defense is the top-ranked passing defense in the league. Don't expect this to be Kolb's breakout game.

Sleeper - Beanie Wells, RB (Arizona)

As tough as the Steelers defense is, they have allowed quite a few yards on the ground this season.

I wouldn't expect huge numbers out of Wells, but it's possible that he could reach the 100-yard mark for the second time this season.

Wells has had a productive year, minus his last game against the Vikings. He should be able to rebound with a solid performance against Pittsburgh.

Keys to Arizona Win:

The Cardinals need to play ball control.

They have relied on Kolb to make plays over the first few weeks and it hasn't worked out. Going up against this tough Steelers pass defense won't make it any easier.

Wells has quietly had an impressive year. Put the ball in his hands and grind the clock. If they can keep the game close in the fourth quarter, they could pull off the upset.

Keys to Pittsburgh Win:

The Steelers need to get up early and force the Cardinals to play catch up.

In his last three games, Kolb has thrown for one touchdown and five interceptions. If he is forced to throw, Kolb will make mistakes. The Steelers need to capitalize off them.