Cardinals vs Falcons
One playoff meeting, one Cardinals victory.
The Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons have met only once in the playoffs, in the 2008 NFC Wild Card round. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons, 30–24, at University of Phoenix Stadium.
- League
- National Football League (NFL)
- Conference
- NFC
- First Meeting
- 1966
- Notable Era
- 1970s-2000s
- Key Venue History
- Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Sun Devil Stadium, State Farm Stadium
Lore & Background
The Cardinals hosted the Falcons in the wild card round of the 2008 playoffs. It was Arizona's first home playoff game since 1947. The Cardinals won, advancing to the Divisional round.
In Their Own Story
The humid air inside the stadium crackled with anticipation as the Cardinals' offense lined up for one final drive in overtime. The crowd roared, a mix of red and black jerseys blending into a sea of noise. With seconds ticking away on the clock, the quarterback scanned the field, searching for an opening against a Falcons defense that had held firm all night. It was a moment that felt suspended in time, where history waited to be written by a single play.
Reader's Guide
The Cardinals and Falcons have played only one postseason game. The Cardinals won that game. The two teams have never been in the same division.
Did You Know?
- The 2008 wild card game was the only playoff meeting between the Cardinals and Falcons.
- The Cardinals had not hosted a playoff game since 1947 before that wild card game.
- Arizona's 2008 season was their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
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