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NY Giants 3 Key Matchups vs Arizona Cardinals.

By Danny Friedman

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 24: Running back Wayne Gallman #22 of the New York Giants rushes the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 23-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 24: Running back Wayne Gallman #22 of the New York Giants rushes the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 23-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 29: Eric Reid #25 of the Carolina Panthers breaks up a Hail Mary pass on the final play of the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 29: Eric Reid #25 of the Carolina Panthers breaks up a Hail Mary pass on the final play of the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Matchup #1: James Bradberry (CB) vs DeAndre Hopkins (WR)

Another week, another elite receiver for James Bradberry.

This week doesn’t get any easier for Bradberry after handling D.K. Metcalf last week.

DeAndre Hopkins is arguably the best receiver in the NFL, and one of the premier players in the entire league. He isn’t the fastest or most explosive receiver, but he’s the surest-handed and he makes the most of every opportunity created.

Hopkins should be a better matchup for Bradberry both physically and athletically than Metcalf. Bradberry should be able to come out and impress by mirroring and shadowing Hopkins’ moves and routes. D-Hop is extremely strong at the point of attack and he runs every route as concisely as possible. With the ball in his hands, DeAndre has the innate ability to make guys miss and get extra yards after contact.

Bradberry did an admirable job handling Metcalf last week and he forced an unbelievable fumble on Tyler Lockett even though Seattle recovered and retained possession. Bradberry can make plays seemingly out of nowhere and he has a knack for getting his hands on the football.

Bradberry has faced a high-end receiver nearly every week. He’s now stopped Allen Robinson, Amari Cooper, Terry McLaurin, Mike Evans, and D.K. Metcalf from all having big or impressive games. He will need to rise up to the occasion again this week and give another performance to remind people why he’s vying for an All-Pro spot and a Pro Bowl appearance.

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