Falcons vs. Cardinals 2013, Week 8: Live coverage, score updates and more

Neither team scored many points in the second half, but that barely mattered with Arizona nursing a big lead. The Falcons scored a consolation touchdown in the fourth quarter, but by then it was far too late. Atlanta’s disappointing season continues with its fifth loss in seven games.

If you were hoping for Steven Jackson to save your fantasy team this week, you’re out of luck. Coming back from a hamstring injury, Jackson was completely ineffective, getting just 6 yards on 11 carries. Matt Ryan was no better, tossing four interceptions.

With Roddy White out again, the Falcons are down to Harry Douglas as their top receiver. He stepped up big last week but has struggled to find an encore against the Cardinals, getting just five catches for 39 yards at the half. Steven Jackson made his long-awaited return from injury but has been miserable, managing only 2 yards on eight carries.

With Atlanta continuing to disappoint, don’t expect the Tony Gonzalez trade rumors to go away before Tuesday’s trade deadline.

Game Date/Time and Location: Sunday, Oct. 27, 4:25 p.m. ET at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz.

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These turnovers have contributed to a lack of offensive scoring. The Cardinals are averaging just 19.0 points per game, 25th in the NFL. Issues on offense extend beyond the quarterback position to a lack of reliable running. Arizona is converting just 31 percent of third-down opportunities, averaging 3.5 yards per carry as a team.

Realistically he’s no replacement for Jones, and it’s unlikely even elite play from Douglas can turn this season around. That being said, this is still a team capable of using its third-ranked passing offense to turn any game into a potential shootout, which will serve the Falcons well on Sunday.

The Cardinals are 2.5-point favorites at home against the Falcons. The odds had little impact on CBS Sports panel as the crew voted 5-3 in favor of the Falcons with and without the spread. Yahoo! Sports’ two-man panel also believe the Falcons will pull off the road win with both voting for Atlanta.

The SB Nation panel of five is also on the Atlanta bandwagon. SB Nation NFL contributor Jason Chilton was the only analyst to go with Arizona at home.