nfl Game Recap
Recap - Falcons Defeat Arizona 40-14
Tevin Coleman ran for 145 yards as Atlanta handled Arizona by a score of 40-14 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 43.5.
Tevin Coleman rushed for 145 yards, while Ito Smith added 34 yards in the win. Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley added 82 and 42 receiving yards respectively.
David Johnson rushed for 33 yards for Arizona, while Chase Edmonds added 22 yards. Mike Glennon threw for 111 yards for the Cardinals, while receivers Larry Fitzgerald and David Johnson had 82 and 68 yards respectively.
Arizona was outgained by Atlanta 435-253 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 23-18 by the Falcons.
The time of possession battle favored Atlanta as their offense was on the field for 30:40, longer than the 29:20 of their opponents.
Atlanta heads into a Week 16 battle against the Panthers. Arizona, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.