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 (played on January 3, 2009). The Cardinals defeated the Falcons, 30–24, at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Quick Facts
- 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 (played on January 3, 2009). It was Arizona's first home playoff game since 1947. The Cardinals won, advancing to the Divisional round.
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.
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