2008 Wild Card Playoff vs Atlanta Falcons
The Cardinals' playoff run began with a wild card win over the Falcons.
The 2008 Wild Card Playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons was the Cardinals' first home playoff game since 1947. Arizona defeated the Falcons in this game, advancing to the Divisional round.
Quick Facts
- Drought ended
- First playoff win since 1998
Lore & Background
The Cardinals entered the playoffs with a 9–7 record, their first winning season in 10 years, and hosted a playoff game for the first time since 1947. They defeated the Atlanta Falcons in the wild card round.
Reader's Guide
The Cardinals' victory over the Falcons was the first of three playoff wins that season, culminating in their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
Did You Know?
- The Cardinals had won two playoff games since 1947 before this season (the 1947 NFL Championship and the 1998 Wild Card win).
- The 2008 Cardinals were the second 9–7 team to reach the Super Bowl, following the 1979 Los Angeles Rams.
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