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The Atlanta Falcons powered their way past the Arizona Cardinals in a strong win. Running back Bijan Robinson was dominant in this game.
The model has the Falcons winning as road favorites 57% of the time, and it also likes Atlanta covering as that occurs in 53% of sims. The model also projects a higher-scoring affair between these struggling teams with the Over hitting in 58% of simulations.
As they have throughout most of the Cardinals' season, injuries took over the Arizona's home finale against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Falcons vs. Cardinals highlights: Atlanta secures win in NFL Week 16
The Atlanta Falcons trailed by 10 against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter but the team bounced back to pull off a 26-19 road victory. Sunday's win was the Cardinals seventh in a row as they fall to 3-12 for the season. The Falcons improved to 6-9 and have won their last two games.
Star safety for the Atlanta Falcons, Jessie Bates III, is being punished by the NFL for an unsafe play during the Arizona Cardinals game in Week 16.The league announced Saturday that Bates was fined $17,
The Cardinals lose their seventh straight and 12th in their last 13, as the Falcons provided more lessons for Jonathan Gannon and company.
The Falcons won 26-19, giving the Cardinals their seventh consecutive loss and 12th since a 2-0 start. They are 3-12, while the Falcons improved to 6-9 on the season. Here is how it went down.
Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons picks, predictions, odds, win probabilities for NFL Week 16 Sunday game Dec. 21, 2025. Who will win game today?
The Cardinals took a 10-0 lead midway through the first quarter after Michael Wilson made a circus catch for a 32-yard touchdown. Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant and Wilson tumbled into the end zone as they fought for possession and the ball bounced between them, eventually settling between Wilson's legs without hitting the ground.
The Arizona Cardinals lost in Week 16 to the Atlanta Falcons, but it went differently this time. Instead of falling behind early and getting blown out, they started with a lead and saw it disappear. Additionally, there were more injuries, Pro Bowl selections were made and Kyler Murray wasn't at the game.
The NFL season continues in Week 16 when the Arizona Cardinals host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.
The Atlanta Falcons have won two straight games following their 26-19 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16. While Sunday's win in no way salvages a season that went off the rails weeks ago, the Falcons are feeling good about the way they've played over the last two games.