The Cardinals return to stealth mode after spending one week on the national radar. In a "win or you're out" playoff chase, the team's regression against the Philadelphia Eagles was shocking. The team's weaknesses were repeatedly exposed (that's quarterback, tackle, cornerback, and safety) in an effort to remind fans that the team still has some holes after covering them up during a four-game winning streak. Reactions and analysis from the defeat follow.
Cardinals:
Relive AZ/PHI Highlights
All the top plays from the match up with the Eagles.
Locker Room Reaction - Cardinals vs Eagles
Hear from the players following the game.
Arizona Cardinals still have a ways to go before the 2013 playoffs
Beating understudies helped the Cardinals polish an offense that has taken since April to figure things out. At the same time, facing the bottom feeders of the NFL, Arizona didn't know much about its team.
Turnovers Kill Cards Against Eagles
After two mistake-free games, giveaways hurt Cards in loss.
Right tackle Eric Winston: 'We can't put ourselves behind the eight-ball'
Two steps forward, one step back.
Eagles deal Cardinals' playoff hopes a severe blow
As offense takes step back, so do Cardinals' playoff hopes in disappointing loss to Eagles.
Takeaways from Arizona's 24-21 Loss to Philadelphia
The Cardinals (7-5) now must regroup before hosting the St. Louis Rams in an NFC West matchup they must win if they want any shot at January football.
NFL:
NFL scores, Week 13: Scores, highlights & more - SBNation.com
The 2013 NFL season enters the home stretch. Teams are fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, and a small handful of teams are jockeying for home-field advantage in January. Check out the results from week 13.
Rams vs. 49ers 2013, Week 13: NFC West rivals clash in defensive battle - SBNation.com
The Niners could not afford a home loss in December as they worked to stay in their prime wild card position, and the Rams were no foil in Week 13.
Nick Foles closes in on Peyton Manning's record - SBNation.com
Nick Foles now has 19 touchdown passes without an interception, one away from Peyton Manning's record.
Jets mercifully bench Geno Smith during 3rd straight loss, switch to Matt Simms - SBNation.com
Head coach Rex Ryan did not name a starter for Week 14 and is considering activating David Garrard.
Josh Gordon breaks his own franchise receiving record - SBNation.com
The Browns don't have much to be happy about, but at least they still have Josh Gordon.
Homicide reported at Arrowhead Stadium parking lot - SBNation.com
Detectives are investigating the death of a man in the Arrowhead Stadium parking lot.