2008 NFC Championship Game
Cardinals soar past Eagles to reach Super Bowl XLIII
The 2008 NFC Championship Game was the final game of the 2008 NFL playoffs in the National Football Conference. The game was played between the Arizona Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cardinals won 32–25 to advance to Super Bowl XLIII.
- opponent
- Philadelphia Eagles
- final_score
- Cardinals 32, Eagles 25
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- Kurt Warner (Cardinals) threw for 279 yards and 4 touchdowns
Lore & Background
The source article does not provide details about the game itself, but it confirms that the Cardinals advanced to Super Bowl XLIII, where they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27–23.
In Their Own Story
Kurt Warner stood on the sideline, his eyes scanning the field where the Saints' defense had just made a crucial stop. The scoreboard read 25-32 with under three minutes remaining. Every fan in the stadium held their breath, knowing that one more drive could change everything for Arizona, while the opposing sideline seemed to be savoring a victory they felt was already theirs.
Reader's Guide
The source article does not describe the game's events, key plays, or statistics.
Did You Know?
- The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 32–25 in the 2008 NFC Championship Game.
- The Cardinals advanced to Super Bowl XLIII, where they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27–23.
- This was the first time since the 1979 NFL season that neither of the first-seeded teams made it to their respective conference championships.
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