Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons Free NFL Picks & Week 13 Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 11/27/2014
Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 4:05 PM on FOX
Georgia Dome in Atlanta
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On Sunday afternoon, the Arizona Cardinals (9-2) will try to get back on the winning track when they face the Atlanta Falcons (4-7). Arizona won their game against the Falcons last season by the score of 27-13.
Last Sunday, the Cardinals had their six-game winning streak snapped when they lost 19-3 to the Seattle Seahawks. They finished that game with just 204 total yards, including just 64 rushing yards.
The Cardinals have the second-best defense in the NFL right now by only giving up 17.7 points per game. Quarterback Carson Palmer has done a good job this season, throwing for 1,626 yards with 11 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Wide receiver Michael Floyd has caught 26 passes this season for 454 yards and four touchdowns.
The Falcons had their two-game winning streak come to an end last weekend when they were defeated 26-24 by the Cleveland Browns at home. Atlanta had a hard time moving the ball on the ground in that game, finishing with just 63 rushing yards.
So far this season, the Falcons have played pretty well on offense, but their defense has given up 25.5 points per game. Quarterback Matt Ryan has completed 65.1 percent of his passes this season for 3,066 yards, 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Wide receiver Julio Jones has been Ryan's top target by catching 72 passes for 980 yards and four scores.
Arizona Cardinals Betting Trends
Arizona Cardinals are 8-3-0 Against the Spread
Arizona Cardinals are 3-7-0 against the Over/Under
Atlanta Falcons Betting Trends
Atlanta Falcons are 4-7-0 Against the Spread
Atlanta Falcons are 4-7-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Arizona Cardinals
11/23/14 DE Ed Stinson Toe "?" Sunday vs. Atlanta
11/23/14 WR Larry Fitzgerald Knee "?" Sunday vs. Atlanta
11/19/14 TE Troy Niklas Ankle IR
11/09/14 QB Carson Palmer Knee IR
10/08/14 P Dave Zastudil Groin IR
10/07/14 LB Matt Shaughnessy Knee IR - designated return
09/19/14 LB John Abraham Concussion IR
09/17/14 RB Jonathan Dwyer Legal problems out for season
09/04/14 DL Darnell Dockett Knee IR
09/04/14 LB Daryl Washington Suspension out for season
Atlanta Falcons
11/23/14 OT Jonathan Scott Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Arizona
11/18/14 RB Antone Smith Leg IR
11/18/14 CB Robert Alford Wrist expected to miss 2-4 weeks
10/23/14 C Peter Konz Knee IR
10/01/14 C Joe Hawley Knee IR
10/01/14 T Lamar Holmes Foot IR
10/01/14 S William Moore Shoulder IR- designated return
09/04/14 OT Sam Baker Knee IR
09/04/14 OT Mike Johnson Foot IR
09/04/14 LB Marquis Spruill Knee IR
09/04/14 LB Sean Weatherspoon Achilles IR
Guy's Pick: Take Arizona
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