azcentral.com - 1/4/2009
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The setup: The Cardinals had a 14-3 lead but watched the Falcons move the ball on them at will in the second quarter to take a 17-14 lead at the half. The momentum had shifted and Atlanta had the ball to start the third quarter. The situation: Looking to control the clock and go on another long ...
sports2debate.com - 1/3/2009
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sports2debate.com —
The Falcons were a disaster last year and
turned it around and became a great story this...
year with the rise of Matt Ryan and the addition of Michael Turner. The Cardinals have always fallen on their faces in the past, but with Kurt Warner's veteran resurgence, they put together an impressive season
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NFL Playoff Parity: Atlanta Falcons vs. Arizona ...
nfl.com - 1/3/2009
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nfl.com —
It was over when ... Cardinals QB Kurt
Warner hit TE Stephen Spach over the middle for...
23 yards on third-and-16 with 2:16 left in the game. The crucial first down prevented the Falcons from attempting a game-winning drive and preserved the Cardinals' ...
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NFL Game Center: Post Game - Atlanta Falcons at Arizona ...
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FALCONS-CARDINALS ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com —
Seconds into the third quarter, Cardinals DT Darnell Dockett forced a fumble on an exchange between Falcons QB Matt Ryan and RB Michael Turner which S Antrel Rolle returned for a momentum-shifting touchdown . Said Falcons T Todd Weiner of Dockett’s burst through the line, “I saw it. I’m not going to say he was early, but ...
Around the NFC West: Cardinals deliver
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... eight tackles, and Arizona bounced back from a tough ending to the first half. Richard Obert of the Arizona Republic says the Cardinals' ground game opened up the pass, particularly during the final clock-eating drive. Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic says the Cardinals had a chip on their shoulder after hearing so much about their alleged weaknesses. Darnell Dockett seemed incredulous that some thought the Falcons had the edge at quarterback. Also from McManaman: Antrel Rolle's fumble return for a touchdown ...
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The Cards came out running, which served them well. The Falcons battled back and took a lead, but a fumble by Michael Turner that Arizona returned for a touchdown completely changed the momentum of the game. Atlanta had some key ...
