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Cardinals-Saints final score: Recapping the recaps of the 31-19 Arizona win

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The Arizona Cardinals opened the 2015 season with a 31-19 win over the New Orleans Saints. While we have coverage of the game from yesterday and more today, what else was written? Here are some of the recaps from around the Internet:

Watch New Orleans Saints vs. Arizona Cardinals [09/13/2015] - NFL.com
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Saints-Cardinals Final Score: Saints Fall Short Late in Game, Lose 31-19 - Canal Street Chronicles
It was a close game most of the afternoon but the Saints just didn't have enough as they fall to the Cardinals 31-19 in Phoenix.

Spreading the ball around is 'the Cardinals offense'
Though it went through some rough patches Sunday, what you saw in the Arizona Cardinals’ 31-19 win over the New Orleans Saints was pretty much what the offense is supposed to look like.

Darren Fells makes a case for Cardinals' tight end talent
"People worry about our tight end room and I’m like, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me,'" Arians said. "This is one of the best tight end rooms I’ve ever been a part of in my 20-some years."

Cardinals DC James Bettcher holds his own in win against Saints

James Bettcher was out the University of Phoenix door so fast after the Cardinals’ 31-19 win over the Saints on Sunday, you’d think he’d experienced this feeling a hundred times before. Come to think of it, that’s exactly how the Cardinals want game days to feel for their first-year defensive coordinator.

Carson Palmer makes triumphant return for Arizona Cardinals

Palmer, recovered from a torn ACL suffered on Nov. 19, 2014, against the St. Louis Rams, was under center for the Arizona Cardinals in their 31-19 season-opening win over the New Orleans Saints Sunday at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Big Red Recap: Cardinals open up offense to beat Saints in Week 1

The curtain dropped on the 2015 season with a successful opening act by the Arizona Cardinals, who got a late fourth-quarter score to seal a 31-19 victory in front of a sold-out crowd at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Cardinals' defense bent but didn't break in 31-19 win over Saints - NBCSPORTS1060.COM

It took a lot of adjustments and a lot of hard work, but the Cardinals were able to hold Drew Brees and his offense to just 19 points, as Arizona started the season off right with a 31-19 win at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Mark Ingram, Carson Palmer shine - ESPN Video

NFL Nation reporters Mike Triplett and Josh Weinfuss hand out their game balls from the Arizona Cardinals' 31-19 win over the New Orleans Saints. Triplett chose running back Mark Ingram and Weinfuss selects quarterback Carson Palmer.

Cardinals-Saints final score: Arizona gets big plays from Darren Fells, David Johnson in 31-19 win - Revenge of the Birds

The Arizona Cardinals win a thrilling game against the New Orleans Saints on an excellent showing by the Cardinals offense.

Cardinals-Saints final score: What we learned in the Arizona 31-19 win - Revenge of the Birds

No overreactions here.

Recap: Cardinals vs. Saints updates, analysis

The Cardinals finally kick off their season on Sunday when they host the Saints.

Arizona Cardinals open season with home win over New Orleans Saints

On Sunday, the opening day of its 10th season as an NFL venue, University of Phoenix Stadium became an amusement park for the 62,903 in attendance.

Boivin: Cardinals' Carson Palmer living in the moment

Put Father Time in a sophisticated blitz package and Carson Palmer will still evade the rush.

Bickley: Arizona Cardinals kick off new season in style

The Cardinals beat their opponent, exceeded expectations and left the field to a standing ovation.

Cardinals Cruise To Win Over Saints

Gutsy play call leads to TD pass to clinch 31-19 win; Ellington hurts knee

Defense Holds Up Against A Brees

Bettcher's unit allows only one touchdown as Cardinals beat Saints

Larry Fitzgerald's Experience On Display

Notes: Fells breaks out; Butler recovers after bad start; A costly penalty for Cards

Locker Room Reaction: Saints vs. Cardinals

Hear from Bruce Arians and the players following the win over the Saints

Full Highlights: Saints vs. Cardinals

Relive the top moments from the 31-19 win over the Saints.

Cardinals Blogs | "Nine More," and Saints aftermath

Road game in Chicago next weekend. One down, at least 15 to go.