Falcons vs. Cardinals

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons vs. Cardinals

Atlanta Falcons meet the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8 of the NFL season.

Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington (38) tires to break a tackle from Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit:

Arizona Cardinals' Calais Campbell, right, sacks Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan (2) during the second half in an NFL football game on Sunday Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 27-13.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith rolls up the red challenge flag after winning a challenge on a play during the second half in an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Falcons 27-13.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a catch as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Marcus Benard (59) in the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett (90) celebrates his sack of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) for a 10-yard loss as Atlanta Falcons guard Garrett Reynolds (75) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes his 800th career catch as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a catch as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes his 800th career catch as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked for a 10-yard loss by Arizona Cardinals defensive end Frostee Rucker during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drew Davis, top, pulls in a pass as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jerraud Powers, rear, defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jerraud Powers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) calls play with his teammates against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) calls a play against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith stands on the sidelines against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks down the line against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Oct 27, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons tackle Lamar Holmes (66) lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to throw against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) catches a kick off against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Marcus Benard (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Marcus Benard (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The Atlanta Falcons and the hArizona Cardinals line up during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to throw against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington (38) tires to break a tackle from Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit:

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