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GLENDALE -- The Arizona Cardinals fell to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16, losing their 12th game in their last 13 weeks. The Falcons hung on to win in dramatic 26-19 fashion after sealing the game with an interception to stop Arizona's potential game-tying drive with under two minutes to go.
As the Cardinals battled the Falcons in Week 16, rookie defensive lineman Walter Nolen was carted off with a concerning injury.
Yet, in a game where the Arizona Cardinals more efficient run game than the Atlanta Falcons, they completely fell apart offensively in the second half. The Cardinals were averaging 5.9 yards per carry in the first half. They finished with 5.8 yards per carry in the game after running the ball only seven times for 37 yards in the second half.
Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has missed four of the Arizona Cardinals' past five games, due to a bout with appendicitis and a heel injury.
The Arizona Cardinals will take on the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday in their home finale. Kickoff from State Farm Stadium is at 4:05 p.m. ET. They have lost six straight games and 11 of their last 12. While the Falcons at 5-9 have plenty of struggles, they do have a player that will be a massive challenge for the Cardinals.