- Matchup: Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals
- Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Odds: Cardinals (+2.5)
- Total Points: 47.5
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This Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals (3-11) will face off against the Atlanta Falcons (5-9) at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals enter the game as 2.5-point underdogs according to Vegas odds, and the over-under for the game is set at 47.5.
The Atlanta Falcons have a season record of 5-9. In their previous match, they secured a close victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning 29-28. Bijan Robinson led the rushing attack with 19 carries for 93 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per attempt. Kyle Pitts was a standout receiver, catching 11 passes for 166 yards, averaging 15.1 yards per reception. Quarterback Kirk Cousins had an impressive outing, completing 30 of 44 passes for 373 yards and three touchdowns, finishing with a quarterback rating of 117 without any interceptions. On defense, the Falcons allowed 88 rushing yards on 22 attempts, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. The pass defense gave up 19 completions on 34 attempts, totaling 250 yards with a completion rate of 55.9%. Overall, Atlanta recorded 65 plays for a total of 476 yards and rushed 21 times for 111 yards, averaging 5.3 yards per carry.
In passing defense, Atlanta has surrendered 2,739 yards, ranking 9th in the NFL, allowing 195.6 passing yards per game and a 63.5% completion rate. Overall, they have yielded 1,791 rushing yards across 14 games this season, allowing 23 touchdown passes and 11 rushing touchdowns. The Falcons give up an average of 323.6 total yards per game, ranking 15th in the league, and 127.9 rushing yards per game, allowing 4.5 yards per carry. In terms of scoring defense, Atlanta ranks 22nd, allowing 24.4 points per game.
The Arizona Cardinals come into this game with a season mark of 3-11. Their last outing ended in a disappointing 40-20 loss against the Houston Texans. Michael Carter rushed 14 times for 56 yards, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. Trey McBride led the receivers, hauling in 12 catches for 134 yards at an average of 11.2 yards per catch. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw for 249 yards on 27-of-40 passing, registering 3 touchdowns and 1 interception with an average of 6.2 yards per attempt, resulting in a quarterback rating of 98.9. The Cardinals’ rushing defense allowed 33 attempts for 143 yards (4.3 yards per rush). Their pass defense struggled, allowing a completion rate of 75.9%, surrendering 256 yards on 22 completions out of 29 attempts. Overall, Arizona managed 307 yards from 61 plays for an average of 5.0 yards per play, running for 72 yards on 21 attempts, averaging 3.4 yards per carry.
The Arizona Cardinals have produced an average of 333.4 total yards per game, which ranks 17th in the league. Their rushing offense averages 95.0 yards per game, compiling 1,330 rushing yards this season. The Cardinals have thrown 9 interceptions and lost 9 fumbles, completing 185 first downs. The offense has been penalized 98 times, incurring 732 yards in penalties, ranking 11th in the NFL. Through the air, Arizona has amassed 3,338 passing yards, averaging 238.4 yards per game, which ranks them 7th in the league. However, they rank 21st in scoring, achieving only 21.6 points per game.
Defensively, the Cardinals are allowing 27.7 points per game, placing them 27th in the NFL. They’ve conceded 23 passing touchdowns and an average of 226.6 passing yards per game, ranking 21st in the league. Arizona has given up a total of 1,743 rushing yards, averaging 124.5 yards per game and allowing 15 rushing touchdowns. The defense has been on the field for 872 plays this season, ranking 21st. Overall, they have forced 17 turnovers (8 fumble recoveries and 9 interceptions) and allowed a total of 388 points.
Who will come out on top in this Falcons vs. Cardinals matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Cardinals +2.5
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