Photos: Falcons end five-game skid with rout of Cardinals

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons end five-game skid with rout of Cardinals

Atlanta defeated Arizona 40-14 in regular-season home finale.

Dec 16, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan past Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson for a 26-7 lead during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Dec 16, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan past Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson for a 26-7 lead during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Dec 16, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan past Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson for a 26-7 lead during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons defensive end Bruce Irvin (52) and Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means (56) celebrate a defensive play during the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston (33) near the10-yard-line after running the ball during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a catch during the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston (33) near the10-yard-line after running the ball during the first half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

Dec 16, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones celebrates intercepting Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen and returning it for a touchdown to tie the game 7-7 during the first quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Dec 16, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones celebrates in the endzone with teammates after intercepting Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen and returning it for a touchdown to tie the game 7-7 during the first quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) looks to tackle Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) after he completed a pass for a fourth down during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) tackles Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (86) after completing a catch during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to complete a pass during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

Dec 16, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett knocks the ball away from Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen for a fumble and Brian Poole recovered it during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia --Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) carries the ball after completing a catch during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) carries the ball during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- The Atlanta Falcons defense tackles Arizona Cardinals quarterback Mike Glennon (7) during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Wes Schweitzer (71) spikes the football in celebration after the Atlanta Falcons scored a touchdown during the second half the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

Dec 16, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole recovers Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosenâs fumble over Larry Fitzgerald during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) following a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) following a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) gives a fan his gloves following a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

Dec 16, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith dives forward for yardage with Cardinals defensive end Markus Golden making the tackle during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) completes a catch for a first down during the third quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

Dec 16, 2018 Atlanta: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan scrambles out of the pocket away from Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters and runs for a first down on a quarterback keeper during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

12/16/2018 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) slips out of a tackle by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the second half of the gamwa game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Sunday, December 16, 2018. The Atlanta Falcons beat the Arizona Cardinals, 40-14. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

Dec 16, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu honors the Atlanta United MLS Cup winners by wearing shoes bearing the image of MVP Josef Martinez during the game against the Cardinals in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Dec 16, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones catches a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan past Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson for a 26-7 lead during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec 16, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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