Cardinals vs. Eagles 2013, Week 13: Nick Foles, Philly keep streaking past Arizona

The Cardinals are reeling following the loss, and it will take a series of fortunate evens for the team to find its way into the playoffs. There were a few questionable calls in the game, but Revenge of the Birds isn’t pointing fingers -- instead focusing on the defensive breakdown that allowed the Eagles to have success on Sunday:

There are only a few games left in the season for Philadelphia to catch Dallas and Arizona try to find a back door into the playoffs in the NFC West. It will be fascinating to see it play out.

And then came some craziness in the second quarter. The Cardinals muffed a punt, and several Eagles players jumped on the ball, but it squirted out and another Cardinals player scooped it up. After gaining a handful of yards, that player coughed up the ball and Philadelphia appeared to recover. However, the play was overturned on a challenge, and Arizona kept the ball.

Nick Foles had yet another great game, throwing for 237 yards, three touchdowns and no interception. Zach Ertz came up big for bold fantasy owners, grabbing five catches for 68 yards and two touchdowns.

Foles missed the Week 8 game rematch against the Giants. An injured Michael Vick and rookie Barkley matched and quite possibly exceeded Foles’ Week 7 ineptness against the Eagles’ bitter rivals. The pair combined to be 23-of-36 for 188 yards and two interceptions. The Eagles defense showed up, holding the Giants to five field goals as New York won, 15-3. It was an embarrassing loss that saw Vick re-injure his hamstring.

Kelly made the decision during Week 12’s bye week to give Foles the reigns for the rest of the season. Here is what Kelly had to say about the decision to start Foles:

For more previews from Matt, check out his breakdown of the full slate of Week 13 games.

SB Nation’s six experts were divided when it came to this game. Ryan Van Bibber, David Fucillo and Matt Ufford all picked the Eagles to win this one at home, while Joel Thorman, Jason Chilton and Stephen White think the Cardinals will win it on the road.

Over at CBS Sports, they’re divided as well. Five of the eight experts believe the Cardinals will win, while three are picking Philadelphia. Will Brinson and Pete Prisco were among those who picked the Cardinals, with Jason La Canfora being one notable who picked Philadelphia.