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We’re looking at an updated NFC playoff picture after the Philadelphia Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to Arizona Cardinals
The Eagles entered Sunday controlling their own destiny in the NFC, while still having opportunity to move up as far as No. 1 with help.
That plan was demolished, as Arizona upset Philadelphia 35-31 at Lincoln Financial Field, upending the NFC race, while sending Nick Sirianni’s team to the No. 5 seed, and a date on the road against the NFC South’s division winner.
With fans and pundits in shock, here’s an updated look at the NFC playoff picture.
We’re looking at the national reaction of the Philadelphia Eagles shocking 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at home in Week 17
In what can only be described as a shocking performance, the Eagles no longer control their destiny after a 35-31 loss to the Cardinals at home.
In Jonathan Gannon’s return to Philadelphia, Arizona rushed for 221 yards, with James Conner logging 26 physical carries for 128 yards and one touchdown.
The Cardinals’ win put the Cowboys in the No. 2 seed entering Week 18, and a victory over Washington would give Dallas the NFC East.
With the outcome now final, here’s the national reaction to the Eagles’ stunning collapse.
We’re looking at ten players to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 17 matchup at Lincoln Financial Field
The Eagles (11-4) are just three hours away from hosting the Cardinals (3-12) on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in an intriguing matchup that’ll see Jonathan Gannon return to Philadelphia for the first time since the Super Bowl 57 loss to Kansas City.
There are several vital storylines and matchups to watch, while the quarterback battle will feature two dual-threat stars in Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray.
With pregame warmups set to begin, we’re looking at ten players to watch on both team.
The Philadelphia Eagles activated cornerback Avonte Maddox ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals
The Eagles are getting healthier and one of their most important defenders is returning to the lineup, as Avonte Maddox has been activated from injured reserve.
We've activated CB Avonte Maddox from Injured Reserve, elevated LB Brandon Smith from the practice squad for tomorrow's game, and placed TE Albert Okwuegbunam on Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/6u6O66QqfJ
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 30, 2023
Philadelphia elevated linebacker Brandon Smith from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game, and placed tight end Albert Okwuegbunam on Injured Reserve.
Last season, Maddox had 43 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, three passes defended and one interception.
Selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Maddox has played six seasons for the Eagles, amassing 188 solo tackles, 58 assists, 3.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, and four interceptions.
We’re looking at 3 keys for the Philadelphia Eagles offense vs. Arizona Cardinals defense in Week 17
The Eagles (11-4) host the Cardinals (3-12) on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field in an intriguing matchup that’ll see Jonathan Gannon return to Philadelphia for the first time since the Super Bowl 57 loss to Kansas City.
There are several vital storylines and matchups to watch, while the quarterback battle will feature two dual-threat stars in Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray.
With kickoff less than 24 hours away, here are three keys for the Eagles offense against the Cardinal’s defense.
Trey McBride, Kyler Murray, Matt Prater and others can reach impressive achievements, records or milestones against the Steelers.
The Arizona Cardinals seek their first road win of the season in Week 13, taking on the 7-4 Pittsburgh Steelers. While the team accomplishment matters most, some Cardinals players have some milestones and achievements in reach this week.
Let’s take a look at them.
Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify.
Kyler Murray, BJ Ojulari and Carter O’Donnell are among the Cardinals players to watch against the Rams.
The Arizona Cardinals hope to pick up their second straight home win and snap an eight-game home losing streak against the Los Angeles Rams.
In their attempt to pick up a win, a few players are worth watching, as their play or matchup is important.
Who are the Cardinals players to watch in Week 12?
Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify.
The Cardinals and Rams combine to have three of the six rookies leaguewide with at least 3.5 sacks on the season.
The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams meet for the second and final time this season on Sunday. Both teams are getting nice pass-rushing contributions from some rookies.
In that first matchup, Rams rookie linebacker Byron Young, a third-round selection out of Tennessee, had a sack, a forced fumble and two quarterback hits to go with six tackles.
On the season, he has five sacks.
At that point, the Cardinals had only gotten one total sack from second-round linebacker BJ Ojulari and sixth-round defensive tackle Dante Stills.
Things have changed.
Stills has 3.5 sacks on the season and has been forced into the starting lineup with injuries.
Ojulari has finally emerged. He has four sacks now as a rookie, all in his last four games.
Only six rookies leaguewide have at least 3.5 sacks. Three of them are playing on Sunday in Glendale.
Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify.
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There were three studs and a couple of duds in the Cardinals’ 25-23 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
The Arizona Cardinals snapped a six-game losing streak on Sunday with a 25-23 last-second win over the Atlanta Falcons at home. It came in the 2023 debut of quarterback Kyler Murray, playing in a game for the first time since tearing his ACL and meniscus last December.
They got big performances from some and some dud performances from others.
Who were the studs and duds from the game on Sunday?
We have them below.
Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify.
The New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals square off on Sunday afternoon in Week 2, so here are five things fans should know.
The New York Giants (0-1) head out to the desert to face the Arizona Cardinals (0-1) this Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium.
Here are five things to know before the Week 2 game.
