Cardinals vs. Falcons Week 17: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Lines, Tickets

The Atlanta Falcons host the Arizona Cardinals this afternoon. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Jan 1, 2023

The Atlanta Falcons are kicking off the final homestand of the season as they host the Arizona Cardinals this afternoon.

It's a battle between backup quarterbacks for the second week in a row as third-round pick Desmond Ridder draws his third career start. He'll face David Blough, who will start his first NFL game since 2019.

Blough played in five games for the Detroit Lions in 2019, including a start on Thanksgiving Day. He was with the Lions up until this year's training camp, but he was cut after struggling during the preseason.

Blough is the fourth different starting quarterback in as many weeks for the Cardinals, who have been plagued with injuries to Kyler Murray (torn ACL) and Colt McCoy (concussion).

The Falcons are seeking their first win since Nov. 20 after going winless in December.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's game ...

What: Arizona Cardinals (4-11) vs. Atlanta Falcons (5-10)

When: Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. EST

Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

National TV: FOX

Radio: 92.9-FM The Game

Moneyline: ARIZONA (+165) | ATLANTA (-200)

Spread: ARI +3.5 (-110) | ATL -3.5 (-110)

Total: 41– Over: (-118) | Under: 41 (-110)

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Published Jan 1, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.