Cardinals vs. Ravens: TV Schedule, Live Streaming, Radio, Game Time and More

An interleague matchup will take place on Sunday afternoon as the Baltimore Ravens look to redeem themselves after being embarrassed on Monday Night Football. 

The Arizona Cardinals visit the Ravens this week, and they're hoping to end their five-game losing streak, but winning in Baltimore is no easy task. 

With both teams hoping to right the ship, this will be a better game than most expect. While the Ravens look good on paper, they haven't been dominating those opponents that appear less talented than them. 

With that said, let's dig into some specifics about this Week 8 showdown. 

When: Sunday, Oct. 30 at 1:00 p.m. ET 

Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore

Watch: FOX

Listen: WBAL 1090 AM in Baltimore, KTAR 620 AM in Phoenix 

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

Betting Line 

The Ravens are favored at -13, which is too high for my liking. Sure, the Ravens should easily win this game, but coming off a short week where they looked awful makes me want to avoid this line altogether. 

The Cardinals have enough talent to keep this closer than most think, and they will prevent the Ravens from covering. Now, if this was a night game, then it would be a different story because it would be an even more hostile environment. 

What's at Stake? 

The Ravens cannot lose to another team far worse than them. Should they fall on Sunday, very few teams will view them as a threat this season. 

For the Cardinals, they need to get that second win of the season, and while it may be difficult, a win on Sunday would give them great confidence moving forward. It's time QB Kevin Kolb proves why the Cardinals traded for him in the first place. 

Arizona Injury Report 

Beanie Wells (knee), RB, Questionable 

Todd Heap (hamstring), TE, Questionable 

Kerry Rhodes (foot), DB, Questionable

Baltimore Injury Report 

Anthony Allen (thigh), RB, Questionable 

Lee Evans (ankle), WR, Questionable 

Dannell Ellerbe (thigh) LB, Questionable 

Tom Zbikowski (head) DB, Questionable 

Fantasy: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em, Sleeper 

Start: Ray Rice 

The Ravens' running back failed to score double-digit points for the first time all season, and he won't make that a habit. He even tweeted about it. 

You have Rice's word, so listen to him and make sure you start him. He's a must-start every week, so don't buy into his struggles last Sunday.

It was an night off for all the Ravens and Rice will definitely be back to his normal self on Sunday. I fully expect him to be a workhorse and definitely get more than eight carries. 

The only other must-start in this game is Larry Fitzgerald.  

Sit: Joe Flacco

This move depends on what other QBs you have on your roster, but hopefully it's one better than Joe Flacco. The Ravens' offense will all come through Rice on Sunday, which means Flacco isn't going to be a viable start.

Sure, he may throw a touchdown pass, but he's not going to be throwing for more than 300 yards or anything like that. Baltimore will have an early lead, and they won't need to pass the ball much late in the game.

The other must-sit of this game is Anquan Boldin

Sleeper: Alfonso Smith 

There is a very strong chance Beanie Wells doesn't start at running back for the Cardinals, which means Smith will be asked to carry the load.

He'll split a few carries with LaRod Stephens-Howling, but not enough where you should be worried. Monitor Wells' status throughout the week though. If he starts, then Smith is only worthy of a start in deep leagues.

Another sleeper would be Early Doucet of the Cardinals. 

What They're Saying 

After the Cardinals lost a tough one to the Steelers last Sunday, Kolb told reporters he felt as if he was making good progress. 

Remember now, Kolb was traded just a few weeks before the season started, so it's not like he's had a ton of time to get to know this team and its system. 

Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt had an interesting response to Kolb's statement earlier in the week. Per azcentral.com:

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"When you have lost five games in a row, I don't think anybody is progressing at the rate we need.

"I think you're naïve if you say that. I'm not saying Kevin is naïve to say that. Kevin has made progress in some areas, but I think all know there have been some plays he's left out there." 

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I wonder if Kolb felt that slap right away or once he heard about it. Either way, it's a shot at the QB, but perhaps it's something the team needs. 

After all, nobody expected this type of losing streak for the Cardinals, and when a coach is put in that situation, it forces them to react in certain ways. Some go the soft route and others act much tougher. 

Arizona does need some waking up, and he is right that Kolb hasn't been as affective as he should be. The Cardinals gave up a lot to get him, and now it's time for him to deliver. If he doesn't soon, Arizona is likely headed for another top-five draft pick. 

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh offered up his explanation as to why his team was so bad in its last game. Per Baltimore Sun:

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"It's not about guys not being ready to play," Harbaugh said. "Guys were ready to play. I think our guys played with emotion and they tried to be physical. But we've got to be more consistent.

"You've got to be more consistent, especially on the offensive side of the ball—play to play, series to series—and you've got to do your job, and we've got to do a better job of putting guys in position to do their jobs, so it's executing plays. That's the bottom line."

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Baltimore was a mess on Monday night, but they will turn it around and be better on Sunday. They have to, or else everyone will mock that offense.

The defense is far from the issue, as they've given up only two touchdowns in the last two games. Flacco and the offense have to be better on Sunday. 

Execution is the key, especially if the Ravens plan to make a Super Bowl run this season. The defense can only take Baltimore so far in the AFC. It's up to the Ravens offense to come through. They've done it a few times this year, but as Harbaugh said, they have be consistent. 

Key Matchup 

The Cardinals have only allowed one running back to rush for over 100 yards on them, and that was Adrian Peterson. He's the best in the league, and very few teams can slow him down.

This game will come down to whether or nor the Cardinals front seven can limit Rice from breaking big plays. They may hold him under 100 yards, but keeping him out of the end zone will also be a very difficult challenge.

Prediction 

The Ravens are going to win this game because they know they are better than this team. They were caught napping last week, but it's not going to happen again.

Arizona will be competitive, but in the end, the Cardinals' attempt at a comeback will be spoiled by the Ravens' intense defense, which will prompt Arizona fans to wonder if Kolb will ever be good. 

Ravens 28, Cardinals 20