Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons: Head-to-Head Record & History

Final2025 Week 16

State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZSun, Dec 21, 2025, 4:05 PM ET

Arizona Cardinals vs Atlanta Falcons

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Falcons	3	13	3	7	26
Cardinals	10	6	0	3	19

ATL 26ARI 19 Final

Passing leader
Jacoby Brissett
ARI · QB
11.6PPR pts
16/31, 203 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Bijan Robinson
ATL · RB
29.8PPR pts
16 ATT, 76 YDS, 7 REC, 92 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Cardinals leader
Elijah Higgins
ARI · TE
16.1PPR pts
7 REC, 91 YDS
Defensive playmaker
C.J. Henderson
ATL
1 INT, 4 TKL

Falcons 26, Cardinals 19: Atlanta beats Arizona

Atlanta broke a 16–16 halftime tie, outscoring Arizona 10–3 after the break to win 26–19. The Falcons finished with a narrow 342–320 edge in total offense.

The Cardinals went 7-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Falcons kept the ball for 35:34.

Key advantages

+22 total yards ATL 342 · ARI 320
+11:08 time of possession ATL 35:34 · ARI 24:26

Game Highlights

Watch on YouTube: Atlanta Falcons vs Arizona Cardinals Game Highlights | 2025 NFL Season Week 16

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Why the Falcons Won

Atlanta won the time of possession battle.

Team stats comparison, Falcons vs Cardinals
Falcons	Stat	Cardinals
342	Total yards	320

35:34	Time of possession	24:26

Other team stats
4.7	Yards per play	5.7

73	Plays	56

2	Turnovers	1

50%	Third-down conversion	54%

Scoring Summary

The Falcons scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Cardinals scored one touchdown and four field goals.

Scoring plays, Falcons vs Cardinals
Time	Team	Play	ATL	ARI
1st quarter
12:46	ARI	Chad Ryland 50-yard FG Takes lead	0	3
7:43	ARI	Jacoby Brissett → Michael Wilson, 32-yard TD Extends leadChad Ryland XP	0	10
2:17	ATL	Zane Gonzalez 49-yard FG	3	10
2nd quarter
13:27	ARI	Chad Ryland 51-yard FG Extends lead	3	13
11:56	ATL	Kirk Cousins → Bijan Robinson, 13-yard TDZane Gonzalez XP	10	13
5:02	ARI	Chad Ryland 25-yard FG Extends lead	10	16
0:25	ATL	Kirk Cousins → Kyle Pitts Sr., 5-yard TD Ties gameXP missed	16	16
3rd quarter
7:25	ATL	Zane Gonzalez 40-yard FG Takes lead	19	16
4th quarter
12:28	ATL	Kirk Cousins 1-yard TD run Extends leadZane Gonzalez XP	26	16
4:37	ARI	Chad Ryland 34-yard FG	26	19

Fantasy Points: Falcons vs Cardinals, Week 16 2025

Fantasy leaders

Bijan RobinsonATLRB29.8 PTSRB4
Kyle PittsATLTE18.7 PTSTE3
Kirk CousinsATLQB18.6 PTSQB12
Elijah HigginsARITE16.1 PTSTE6

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Jacoby BrissettARIQB	11.6	QB23	16/31	203	1	1	1	5	0	69.7	Start/Sit →
Kirk CousinsATLQB	18.6	QB12	21/35	197	2	1	5	-3	1	82.7	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Bijan RobinsonATLRB	29.8	RB4	RB	16	76	0	11	7	92	1	Start/Sit →
Kyle PittsATLTE	18.7	TE3	TE	—	—	—	9	7	57	1
Elijah HigginsARITE	16.1	TE6	TE	—	—	—	8	7	91	0	Start/Sit →
Michael WilsonARIWR	13.2	WR25	WR	—	—	—	3	2	52	1	Start/Sit →
Tyler AllgeierATLRB	8.3	RB38	RB	16	79	0	1	1	-6	0	Start/Sit →
Trey McBrideARITE	6.7	TE21	TE	—	—	—	8	4	27	0	Start/Sit →
Michael CarterARIRB	6.5	RB45	RB	11	65	0	2	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Drake LondonATLWR	5.7	WR68	WR	—	—	—	8	3	27	0	Start/Sit →
Darnell MooneyATLWR	4.4	WR79	WR	—	—	—	2	2	24	0	Start/Sit →
Xavier WeaverARIWR	3.9	WR82	WR	—	—	—	2	2	19	0
Corey KinerARIRB	3.2	RB56	RB	6	32	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Emari DemercadoARIRB	3.0	RB57	RB	5	30	0	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Marvin HarrisonARIWR	2.4	WR95	WR	—	—	—	3	1	14	0
Charlie WoernerATLTE	1.3	TE61	TE	—	—	—	1	1	3	0	Start/Sit →
David SillsATLWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0
Steven SimsARIWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0
Josiah DeguaraARITE	0.0	—	TE	—	—	—	1	0	0	0

Fantasy Usage

Atlanta Falcons

Snap Share

Kyle PittsTE67 snaps87%
Charlie WoernerTE57 snaps74%
Darnell MooneyWR54 snaps70%
Bijan RobinsonRB54 snaps70%
Drake LondonWR53 snaps69%

Target Share33 targets

Bijan Robinson33%, 11 targets
Kyle Pitts27%, 9 targets
Drake London24%, 8 targets
Darnell Mooney6%, 2 targets
David Sills3%, 1 targets
Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share37 carries

Tyler Allgeier43%, 16 carries
Bijan Robinson43%, 16 carries
Kirk Cousins14%, 5 carries

Arizona Cardinals

Snap Share

Trey McBrideTE55 snaps96%
Michael WilsonWR49 snaps86%
Elijah HigginsTE36 snaps63%
Michael CarterRB30 snaps53%
Marvin HarrisonWR29 snaps51%

Target Share29 targets

Trey McBride28%, 8 targets
Elijah Higgins28%, 8 targets
Michael Wilson10%, 3 targets
Marvin Harrison10%, 3 targets
Michael Carter7%, 2 targets
Other17%, 5 targets

Carry Share23 carries

Michael Carter48%, 11 carries
Corey Kiner26%, 6 carries
Emari Demercado22%, 5 carries
Jacoby Brissett4%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Trey McBrideARITE	55	96%	8	28%	0
Kyle PittsATLTE	67	87%	9	27%	0
Michael WilsonARIWR	49	86%	3	10%	0
Charlie WoernerATLTE	57	74%	1	3%	0
Darnell MooneyATLWR	54	70%	2	6%	0
Bijan RobinsonATLRB	54	70%	11	33%	16
Drake LondonATLWR	53	69%	8	24%	0
Elijah HigginsARITE	36	63%	8	28%	0
Michael CarterARIRB	30	53%	2	7%	11
Marvin HarrisonARIWR	29	51%	3	10%	0
Xavier WeaverARIWR	25	44%	2	7%	0
David SillsATLWR	32	42%	1	3%	0
Tyler AllgeierATLRB	31	40%	1	3%	16
Emari DemercadoARIRB	18	32%	1	3%	5
Teagan QuitorianoATLTE	19	25%	0	0%	0
Corey KinerARIRB	9	16%	0	0%	6
Josiah DeguaraARITE	8	14%	1	3%	0
Pharaoh BrownARITE	7	12%	0	0%	0
Steven SimsARIWR	7	12%	1	3%	0
Chris BlairATLWR	9	12%	0	0%	0
Jalen BrooksARIWR	3	5%	0	0%	0
Feleipe FranksATLTE	2	3%	0	0%	0
Deven ThompkinsATLWR	2	3%	0	0%	0
Dylan DrummondATLWR	2	3%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+8.1Michael Wilson13.2 PTS vs 5.1 xFP
Biggest underperformer−7.9Drake London5.7 PTS vs 13.6 xFP
Highest expected volume29.1 xFPBijan Robinson29.8 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Bijan RobinsonATL · RB	29.8	29.1	+0.7	70%	43% car	—	0	16	43%	11	32%
Kirk CousinsATL · QB	18.6	18.8	−0.2	100%	35 att	—	35	5	14%	0	0%
Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE	18.7	15.3	+3.4	87%	26% tgt	—	0	0	0%	9	26%
Jacoby BrissettARI · QB	11.6	14.4	−2.8	100%	31 att	—	31	1	4%	0	0%
Drake LondonATL · WR	5.7	13.6	−7.9	69%	24% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	24%
Elijah HigginsARI · TE	16.1	13.6	+2.5	63%	28% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	28%
Trey McBrideARI · TE	6.7	13.6	−6.9	96%	28% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	28%
Tyler AllgeierATL · RB	8.3	12.0	−3.7	40%	43% car	—	0	16	43%	1	3%
Michael CarterARI · RB	6.5	10.5	−4.0	53%	48% car	—	0	11	48%	2	7%
Marvin Harrison Jr.ARI · WR	2.4	5.1	−2.7	51%	10% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	10%
Michael WilsonARI · WR	13.2	5.1	+8.1	86%	10% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	10%
Emari DemercadoARI · RB	3.0	4.9	−1.9	32%	22% car	—	0	5	22%	1	3%
Corey KinerARI · RB	3.2	3.9	−0.7	16%	26% car	—	0	6	26%	0	0%
Darnell MooneyATL · WR	4.4	3.4	+1.0	70%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Xavier WeaverARI · WR	3.9	3.4	+0.5	44%	7% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	7%
Charlie WoernerATL · TE	1.3	1.7	−0.4	74%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
David Sills VATL · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	42%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Jake MatthewsATL · —	0.0	1.7	−1.7	—	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Josiah DeguaraARI · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	14%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Steven SimsARI · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	12%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%

Team totals: Falcons 34 targets and 37 carries; Cardinals 29 targets and 23 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kirk Cousins

ATL · QB · 18.6 pts on 18.8 expected

21 of 35 passing for 197 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 5 carries for -3 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Jacoby Brissett

ARI · QB · 11.6 pts on 14.4 expected

16 of 31 passing for 203 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for 5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.4 expected.

Fewest points since Week 5.

Start/Sit: Jacoby Brissett →

Bijan Robinson Strong role

ATL · RB · 29.8 pts on 29.1 expected

11 targets (32% of the team's), 7 catches for 92 yards and 1 touchdown; 16 carries (43% of the team's) for 76 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 29.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Bijan Robinson →

Kyle Pitts Sr.

ATL · TE · 18.7 pts on 15.3 expected

9 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 57 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Elijah Higgins

ARI · TE · 16.1 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (28% of the team's), 7 catches for 91 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Season high in targets (8). Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Elijah Higgins →

Trey McBride Unlucky

ARI · TE · 6.7 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (28% of the team's), 4 catches for 27 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Lowest-scoring game of the season. A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.

Start/Sit: Trey McBride →

Drake London Unlucky

ATL · WR · 5.7 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 3 catches for 27 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Lowest-scoring game of the season.

Start/Sit: Drake London →

Michael Wilson Ran hot

ARI · WR · 13.2 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 52 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Michael Wilson →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Atlanta Falcons

Stock up: Charlie Woerner played 74% of the snaps, up from a 50% season average.
Stock down: Drake London played 69% of the snaps, down from a 92% season average.

Arizona Cardinals

Stock up: Elijah Higgins played 63% of the snaps, up from a 39% season average.
Stock down: Marvin Harrison Jr. played 51% of the snaps, down from a 77% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Falcons defense and Cardinals defense
Points allowed to	Falcons D	Cardinals D
QBs	16.9	17.6
RBs	21.3	25.7
WRs	32.9	30.2
TEs	10.1	16.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Arizona opened at 43% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Cardinals win probability

Key Swings

+21Brissett → Wilson, 32-yd TD53% → 73%Q1 7:43
−22Cousins → Robinson, 13-yd TD77% → 54%Q2 11:56
−24Cousins → Pitts, 5-yd TD69% → 45%Q2 0:25
−14Gonzalez 40-yd FG45% → 32%Q3 7:25
−24Cousins 1-yd TD run28% → 4%Q4 12:28

Swing in Cardinals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Falcons vs Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons	Measure	Arizona Cardinals
73	Plays	56
49%	Pass rate	59%
5.3	Yds / dropback	5.7
4.1	Yds / carry	5.7
7/14	Third downs	7/13

Efficiency edge Atlanta ran 17 more plays than Arizona.

Top targets
ATL Robinson 32% · Pitts 26% · London 24%
ARI Higgins 28% · McBride 28% · Harrison 10%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Falcons vs Cardinals
Result	ATL	ARI
Touchdowns	3	1
Field goals	2	4
Punts	0	1
Turnovers	2	1
Turnovers on downs	1	0
Missed field goals	0	2

ARI turnover edge: +1

The Cardinals opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 29-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
The Falcons drained the clock with two second-half drives of six to eight minutes.

All 18 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
ARI	Q1 15:00	7	29	2:14	Field goal
ATL	Q1 12:46	9	26	2:53	Interception
ARI	Q1 9:53	5	55	2:10	Touchdown
ATL	Q1 7:43	11	34	5:26	Field goal
ARI	Q1 2:17	8	42	3:50	Field goal
ATL	Q2 13:27	3	65	1:31	Touchdown
ARI	Q2 11:56	13	59	6:54	Field goal
ATL	Q2 5:02	14	60	4:37	Touchdown
ARI	Q2 0:25	4	38	0:25	Missed FG
ATL	Q3 15:00	13	44	7:35	Field goal
ARI	Q3 7:25	8	47	3:43	Missed FG
ATL	Q3 3:42	12	66	6:14	Touchdown
ARI	Q4 12:28	3	-5	1:45	Punt
ATL	Q4 10:43	5	20	3:23	Fumble
ARI	Q4 7:20	10	37	2:43	Field goal
ATL	Q4 4:37	6	26	2:32	Downs
ARI	Q4 2:05	4	18	0:42	Interception
ATL	Q4 1:23	2	-6	1:23	End of game

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Falcons vs Cardinals Head-to-Head

The Falcons and Cardinals first met in 1966 and have played 35 times since.

All-time series: 18–17Cardinals lead, 35 meetings since 1966
Postseason: 1–0Cardinals won in 2008
Largest Falcons win: 41–72010
Largest Cardinals win: 32–101973

Since 2021

2–1 Falcons lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. F = Falcons win, C = Cardinals win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

2025 Wk 16 Falcons at Cardinals, 2025 Wk 16 recap Sun, Dec 21, 2025 ATL 26 ARI 19 ATL W
2023 Wk 10 Falcons at Cardinals, 2023 Wk 10 recap Sun, Nov 12, 2023 ARI 25 ATL 23 ARI W
2022 Wk 17 Cardinals at Falcons, 2022 Wk 17 recap Sun, Jan 1, 2023 ATL 20 ARI 19 ATL W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Falcons vs Cardinals
Falcons	Stat	Cardinals
8-9	Record	3-14

20.8	Points per game	20.9

333.0	Yards per game	325.8

5.4	Yards per play	5.2

23.6	Points allowed per game	28.7

326.6	Yards allowed per game	357.7

Falcons vs Cardinals Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: ATL −2.5Falcons covered by 4.5
Total: 48.5Under: 45 points scored (by 3.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Falcons	25.5	26	+0.5
Cardinals	23.0	19	−4.0

The Falcons beat their implied total and the Cardinals fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Falcons 1–1 ATS, unders 2–0.

Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Atlanta Falcons

Against the spread: 2–2
Over/under: 3–1
ATS as favorite: 1–1
ATS as underdog: 1–1
ATS on the road: 2–1

Arizona Cardinals

Against the spread: 1–3
Over/under: 2–2
ATS as underdog: 1–3
ATS at home: 0–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Falcons and Cardinals in Fantasy

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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Falcons vs Cardinals Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Falcons vs Cardinals Week 16 game?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals 26–19 in Week 16 of the 2025 season. The game was played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, on December 21, 2025. See the Falcons' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Falcons vs Cardinals?

The final score was Falcons 26, Cardinals 19. The teams were tied 16–16 at halftime, and the second half went Falcons 10, Cardinals 3.

What happened in the Falcons vs Cardinals game?

Atlanta broke a 16–16 halftime tie, outscoring Arizona 10–3 after the break to win 26–19. The Falcons finished with a narrow 342–320 edge in total offense. Bijan Robinson led all players with 7 catches for 92 yards and a touchdown, plus 16 carries for 76 rushing yards. The Falcons committed 2 turnovers, the Cardinals 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Falcons vs Cardinals?

Bijan Robinson led the game with 29.8 PPR fantasy points, the RB4 of Week 16, on 7 catches for 92 yards and a touchdown, plus 16 carries for 76 rushing yards. Kyle Pitts was next with 18.7 (TE3). See Bijan Robinson's 2025 game log.

Who led Falcons vs Cardinals in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jacoby Brissett (ARI) led all passers with 16 of 31 for 203 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Tyler Allgeier (ATL) led in rushing with 16 carries for 79 yards. Bijan Robinson (ATL) led in receiving with 7 catches for 92 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Bijan Robinson score against the Cardinals?

Bijan Robinson scored 29.8 points in PPR leagues, 26.3 in half-PPR and 22.8 in standard scoring against the Cardinals in Week 16 of the 2025 season, on 7 catches for 92 yards and a touchdown, plus 16 carries for 76 rushing yards. He drew 32% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Falcons vs Cardinals?

Michael Wilson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 13.2 PPR points on 5.1 xFP (+8.1). Drake London fell furthest short, with 5.7 points on 13.6 xFP (−7.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Falcons come back to beat the Cardinals?

The Falcons' chances of winning fell as low as 23% in the first half. Kirk Cousins' 5-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts Sr. in the second quarter was the biggest swing of the game. They finished the comeback with a 26–19 win.

Which team won the turnover battle in Falcons vs Cardinals?

The Cardinals won the turnover battle 2–1: the Falcons gave the ball away 2 times and the Cardinals 1 time. The Falcons won the game anyway.

What is the all-time Falcons vs Cardinals record?

The Cardinals lead the all-time series 18–17 across 35 meetings since 1966, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Falcons and Cardinals last play before this game?

Before Week 16 of 2025, they last met in the 2023 season on November 12, 2023, when the Cardinals beat the Falcons 25–23.

Have the Falcons and Cardinals met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2008 playoffs. The Falcons are 0–1 against the Cardinals in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Falcons vs Cardinals?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Falcons −2.5, making the Atlanta Falcons 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 48.5. That implied about 25.5 points for the Falcons and 23.0 for the Cardinals.

Did Falcons vs Cardinals go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 48.5, and the teams combined for 45 points, 3.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Falcons vs Cardinals?

The Falcons covered by 4.5 against the closing line of Falcons −2.5. The final margin was 7 points.