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NFL : ATS Matchup
Sunday 11/30/2014Line$ LineOU LineScore
ARIZONA
 
ATLANTA
-1  

+1  
-115

-105

45
 
18
Final
29

ARIZONA (9 - 2) at ATLANTA (4 - 7)
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Week 13 Sunday, 11/30/2014 4:05 PM
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469ARIZONA-1-2.5
470ATLANTA4545
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
ARIZONA - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games9-2+7.48-33-721.810.1321.3(5.3)0.917.710.4339.1(5.6)1.8
Road Games3-2+13-21-320.010.8277.8(4.8)0.620.811.4337.6(5.7)1.6
Last 3 Games2-1+12-11-216.09.0297.0(5.3)1.313.09.7266.3(5.3)1.3
Dome Games6-0+6.35-12-423.39.5357.5(5.7)1.215.29.5340.3(5.6)2.0
ARIZONA - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)21.810.119.130:1025-78(3.1)20-3558.3%243(7)60-321(5.3)(14.7)
Opponents Defensive Avg.22.611.519.630:4926-104(4)22-3563.1%234(6.8)61-338(5.6)(14.9)
Offense Road Games20.010.817.829:0227-90(3.4)17-3154.5%188(6.1)57-278(4.8)(13.9)
Defense (All Games)17.710.418.629:5024-84(3.6)23-3762.9%255(7)60-339(5.6)(19.1)
Opponents Offensive Avg.22.611.92031:3127-111(4.1)22-3563.5%243(6.9)62-353(5.7)(15.7)
Defense Road Games20.811.419.030:5826-89(3.5)22-3463.9%249(7.4)59-338(5.7)(16.2)
ARIZONA - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)0.50.40.90.915-644.4%0-066.7%1-19(17.3)2-16(10.6)6-50
Opponents Avg. Stats Against0.80.61.41.713-540.8%1-041.4%2-52(23.8)19-2(9.4)7-55
Stats For (Road Games)0.60.00.61.014-640.8%0-00.0%1-15(14.6)1-22(15.4)5-43
Stats Against (All Games)1.40.51.8 13-536.7%1-044.4%2-44(24.1)2-19(8.9)8-72
Opponents Avg. Stats For0.90.61.5 14-641.3%1-047.5%2-50(23.8)19-2(8.9)7-59
Stats Against (Road Games)1.20.41.6 13-539.1%0-00.0%3-60(23.1)3-25(9)7-64

ATLANTA - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games4-7-4.84-74-723.812.0362.5(5.8)1.525.510.9409.9(6.2)1.9
Home Games2-2-0.62-23-132.515.5414.5(6.7)2.025.211.5410.5(6.3)2.5
Last 3 Games2-1+0.61-21-223.311.0327.7(5)1.020.08.7413.0(6.3)2.7
Dome Games2-2-0.62-23-132.515.5414.5(6.7)2.025.211.5410.5(6.3)2.5
ATLANTA - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)23.812.020.728:5023-93(4)25-3965.2%269(6.9)62-363(5.8)(15.2)
Opponents Defensive Avg.23.812.12131:3927-114(4.2)23-3564.3%249(7)63-363(5.8)(15.2)
Offense Home Games32.515.521.729:1624-93(3.8)25-3866.9%321(8.5)62-414(6.7)(12.8)
Defense (All Games)25.510.922.831:1930-126(4.2)22-3662.1%283(7.9)66-410(6.2)(16)
Opponents Offensive Avg.21.39.320.530:5226-105(4)22-3661.8%243(6.8)62-348(5.6)(16.3)
Defense Home Games25.211.523.031:0926-119(4.6)25-3963.7%292(7.4)65-410(6.3)(16.3)
ATLANTA - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)0.90.61.50.413-643.3%1-033.3%3-59(21.7)1-15(12.5)6-57
Opponents Avg. Stats Against0.90.61.51.813-541.4%1-056.3%2-44(23.6)16-2(8.2)7-58
Stats For (Home Games)0.71.22.00.513-752.9%0-00.0%2-44(19.8)2-23(13)7-59
Stats Against (All Games)1.10.81.9 14-647.0%0-075.0%2-48(22.8)2-15(9.4)6-52
Opponents Avg. Stats For10.71.7 13-540.3%1-043.3%2-57(23.9)14-2(8.5)7-55
Stats Against (Home Games)1.21.22.5 13-543.1%0-0100.0%2-37(21)1-2(3.3)6-53
Average power rating of opponents played: ARIZONA 20.9,  ATLANTA 17.4
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
ARIZONA - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
10/5/2014@ DENVER20-41L8L47O19-3712-34-178028-9231-47-4762
10/12/2014WASHINGTON30-20W-5W47O23-7428-44-243017-7224-38-3354
10/19/2014@ OAKLAND24-13W-3.5W47U37-12322-31-242119-5616-28-1640
10/26/2014PHILADELPHIA24-20W1W48U23-7120-42-329126-11036-62-4113
11/2/2014@ DALLAS28-17W1W45P29-10222-34-237125-9218-33-1742
11/9/2014ST LOUIS31-14W-7W43.5O22-2828-41-307122-7017-30-1743
11/16/2014DETROIT14-6W1W41.5U26-4621-32-306219-9818-30-1641
11/23/2014@ SEATTLE3-19L7L41.5U20-6414-26-140129-12417-22-1690
11/30/2014@ ATLANTA            
12/7/2014KANSAS CITY            
12/11/2014@ ST LOUIS            
12/21/2014SEATTLE            
12/28/2014@ SAN FRANCISCO            

ATLANTA - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
10/5/2014@ NY GIANTS20-30L4L50.5U21-9029-45-307134-12419-30-1932
10/12/2014CHICAGO13-27L-3L55.5U13-4219-37-245128-11026-38-3680
10/19/2014@ BALTIMORE7-29L7L49.5U16-6829-44-186136-12316-25-2483
10/26/2014*DETROIT21-22L3W45U26-7820-27-213123-6024-47-3251
11/9/2014@ TAMPA BAY27-17W-3W47U28-11020-31-212023-9227-43-2813
11/16/2014@ CAROLINA19-17W-2.5L46.5U27-8631-45-260125-10623-37-2852
11/23/2014CLEVELAND24-26L-2.5L48.5O23-6327-43-252229-16223-41-3133
11/30/2014ARIZONA            
12/8/2014@ GREEN BAY            
12/14/2014PITTSBURGH            
12/21/2014@ NEW ORLEANS            
12/28/2014CAROLINA            
KEY GAME INFORMATION
ARIZONA: Despite their Pittsburgh Steelers background, both head coach Bruce Arians and offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin have installed more of a finesse running game in Arizona, featuring more zone-blocking than classic power. It fits the skill set of undersized feature back Andre Ellington, who will get as much work as he can handle this year. They'll use him on a lot of stretch plays on the perimeter. Stepfan Taylor and Jonathan Dwyer will battle for the No. 2 job. Both can provide more of an inside, physical presence. The Cards were very run-heavy near the end zone last year, and those touches are up for grabs with Rashard Mendenhall retiring.
Arians installed more of an aggressive, downfield passing game. Larry Fitzgerald is still the centerpiece, moving around formations and often running more possession-type routes. Michael Floyd works downfield and started to see more targets as opposing defenses focused on Fitzgerald. Field stretcher Ted Ginn will rotate in as a No. 3 receiver, likely pushing Fitzgerald to the slot when he's on the field. Ellington will be used frequently in the screen game in an attempt to get him out in space. They'll use two tight ends more frequently this year, especially after the addition of second-round pick Troy Niklas. Fitzgerald remains a heavy favorite when they throw in the red zone.
Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles was a magician with the Cards in 2013, putting his team among the top-7 NFL defenses in points, yards and turnovers. The addition of shutdown cornerback Antonio Cromartie adds to a talented group that includes DE Calais Campbell and CB Patrick Peterson, but the losses of LBs Karlos Dansby to free agency and Daryl Washington to suspension could end up hurting this unit significantly.
ATLANTA: The Falcons brought in long-time offensive line guru Mike Tice to try and revive their running game. He uses a scheme heavy in zone-blocking concepts, which should benefit the Falcons' relatively small front five. They'll likely try to keep Steven Jackson's workload reasonable during the regular season in order to keep him fresh for December and January. The No. 2 job will be an interesting battle between undersized veteran Jacquizz Rodgers, who will take a lot of passing-down snaps, and rookie Devonta Freeman, who fits the scheme well. Jackson will remain the primary runner in the red zone.
Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter has always tried to utilize a lot of deep shots, though injuries sabotaged his game plan a year ago. A healthy Julio Jones working downfield will once again be Matt Ryan's top target, with Roddy White working more underneath and crossing routes. They'll go three-wide more often this season, with slot receiver Harry Douglas poised to take on a bigger role. Koetter usually features his tight end heavily, though he may have to change it up this year with Tony Gonzalez retired and replaced by raw second-year man Levine Toilolo. Koetter also uses a lot of screen work for his backs. Koetter usually relies on Ryan to make plays in the red zone by calling a lot of play-action. Jones took on a huge red-zone role last year before getting hurt.
The Falcons defense was a huge disappointment last season, as the unit placed among the bottom-six NFL teams in sacks, points allowed and total yards allowed. None of Atlanta's new starters via free agency (DE Tyson Jackson, DT Paul Soliai and FS Dwight Lowery) will make a big enough difference to make this an above-average unit.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (ARIZONA-ATLANTA) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(UPDATES with Fitzgerald game-time decision)

*Cardinals-Falcons Preview* ===========================

By JUSTIN EINHORN STATS Senior Editor

The Arizona Cardinals defense is playing at a very high level. The offense is a different story, potentially putting the NFC West lead in jeopardy down the stretch.

Heading to the Georgia Dome on Sunday seemingly provides that unit a good opportunity to get going despite facing a fellow division leader.

Not only do the Atlanta Falcons have a record five games worse than Arizona - with wins solely against fellow sub-.500 NFC South teams - but they own the league's worst defense and have been dreadful at home lately.

The Cardinals (9-2) maintain the NFC's best record but had their West lead cut to two games with last Sunday's 19-3 loss in Seattle. Considering that game came in what is possibly the NFL's toughest venue, not to mention against the defending champion Seahawks, coach Bruce Arians and his players weren't too devastated.

"I think when you peak, you get momentum and you just ride it, and we've been riding it pretty good," Arians said. "We got knocked off the horse, so figure out why, get back on and let's go."

Plus, his team gets another crack at the Seahawks in three weeks. Arizona's only other loss was to last season's Super Bowl loser, 41-20 at Denver in Week 5.

"When we lost to Denver, we lost pretty bad, but we bounced back, won six straight," Pro Bowl special teamer Justin Bethel told the Cardinals' official website. "... We'll come back and regroup. I just feel like it'll give us more fuel to get ready for the next game and continue what we were doing before. There is definitely no panic."

While panic is too strong a word, there is major concern about the offense since the season-ending injury to quarterback Carson Palmer along with the ongoing struggles of the ground game.

Arizona has been held to a field goal over its last seven quarters and had a season-low 204 yards last week as Larry Fitzgerald (sprained knee) sat out. He'll be a game-time decision after practicing on a limited basis Friday, and Drew Stanton clearly had problems without the star receiver as he finished 14 of 26 for 149 yards.

The Cardinals are 25th in the NFL with 321.3 yards per game and average an NFC-low 78.4 rushing.

Andre Ellington has a dreadful 89 yards on 47 carries over the past three weeks. He's yet to produce a 100-yard game despite having the league's third-most attempts (196).

"I've never been in a situation like this," offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin said of the anemic rushing attack. "We just have to deliver. It's about coaches and players being on the same page, and once we get to the grass, execute."

It's possible Michael Bush gets some carries after being signed Tuesday. The seven-year veteran spent the past two seasons with Chicago but averaged 3.4 yards per carry.

Arizona's rushing attack isn't really in worse shape than that of Atlanta, which has run for 100 yards once in the past seven games. Steven Jackson has 75 yards on 30 carries over the last two.

That limited ground game is among a bevy of problems for coach Mike Smith, whose job could be at stake over the next five weeks. Atlanta (4-7) is tied with New Orleans atop the South, even after last week's 26-24 loss to Cleveland for which Smith again received criticism for late-game clock management.

"I didn't do the things that needed to be done to put our guys in the best position to win the game," Smith admitted after his team's third consecutive home loss.

This is Atlanta's worst skid at the Georgia Dome since 2007 and has seen the Falcons average just 297.7 yards.

They haven't had a 100-yard rusher in 35 consecutive regular-season games - the longest current drought in the NFL.

Arizona's defense hasn't allowed one in 21 straight. That unit has held each of its last four opponents below 300 yards and is allowing 17.7 points per game this season, tied for second-best in the NFL.

The pass rush has been huge lately with 17 sacks in the past three games - five by Calais Campbell and four by Alex Okafor. Plus, the Cardinals' 15 interceptions are tied for second-most in the NFL.

That doesn't bode well for Matt Ryan, who had the two highest interception totals of his career against the Cardinals in the past two meetings. He had five in a 23-19 win in 2012 and four in a 27-13 loss last season.

Atlanta is 0-6 this season when Ryan has an interception.

"I think probably the biggest thing is you have to be patient," Ryan said. "You have to understand they're going to make some plays, they're going to get you off-schedule at certain times, but you've got to take what's there and I've got to do a better job than I've done the previous two times against them."

The Falcons pass defense has surrendered more than 320 yards in each of the past three home losses and is allowing a league-worst 284.1 per game. Atlanta ranks last in total defense (409.9), has an NFC-low 14 sacks and allows opponents to convert on 47.0 percent of third downs - third-worst in the NFL.

"There should be no finger-pointing," safety Dwight Lowery said. "Your job is on the line every day. There's somebody else that's qualified to have your job. We approach it in the manner that this is our job, and we can lose this job quickly."

Ellington had his only 100-yard rushing performance in the last meeting with 154 and a TD on 15 carries.

That game, though, came in Arizona. The Cardinals have lost six straight in Atlanta since a win to close the 1993 regular season.

Falcons strong safety William Moore is set to return from a shoulder injury after missing seven straight games.

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