Arizona Cardinals’ 24-21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles: By the numbers

Dec 1, 2013, 11:32 PM | Updated: Dec 2, 2013, 3:59 pm

The Arizona Cardinals saw their four-game win streak go by the wayside in Philadelphia, as the Eagles won the battle of NFC playoff hopefuls by a final of 24-21.

Here’s a look back at the three-point loss by the numbers:

2:

Arizona’s turnover-free streak stopped at two games. On each of the Cardinals’ first two possessions, the offense turned it over — Trent Cole forced a fumble and Nate Allen came up with an interception.

The Cardinals lost the turnover battle 3-0, as Carson Palmer was also picked off by Cary Williams in the third quarter.

5:

The Cardinals’ offensive line allowed five sacks for the first time since giving up seven to the Seattle Seahawks back in Week 7. Coincidentally, that was the last time Arizona lost before Sunday.

8

John Abraham’s second-quarter sack of Nick Foles was his eighth of the season and eighth in his last six games. Abraham, who has at least eight sacks in 10 different NFL seasons, is 2.5 sacks behind Lawrence Taylor for 10th on the all-time list.

9:

The Cardinals got on the board in the second quarter after Carson Palmer connected with Larry Fitzgerald on a 43-yard strike on 3rd and 20. Fitzgerald has nine touchdowns in a season for the fifth time in his career. The touchdown was his 10th in six career games against Philadelphia.

12:

The Cardinals only had six penalties for 55 yards on the afternoon, but two prove costly in the fourth quarter.

After Nick Foles appeared to have thrown his first interception of the season, Arizona safety Tyrann Mathieu was whistled for an apparent hold on Jason Avant to negate the play.

Then as the Cardinals looked to have stopped the Eagles on third and four at the nine-yard line, Matt Shaughnessy was whistled for a hold on Zach Ertz. Instead of kicking a field goal to go up by six, Philadelphia was able to run out the clock.

Following the penalty on Shaughnessy, Daryl Washington was also whistled for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

While the three infractions were for a combined 12 yards, they proved to be monumental in the tight contest.

14:

With their three touchdown receptions, Zach Ertz and Brent Celek became the 12th, 13th and 14th tight ends to reach the end zone against Todd Bowles’ unit. Arizona has allowed five different teams (49ers, Eagles, Rams, Saints and Seahawks) to score multiple touchdowns using tight ends.

23:

Michael Floyd’s 23-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter gave him three in the past five weeks. He had three in his previous 23 games.

76:

In the absence of Andre Ellington, running back Rashard Mendenhall ran for a season-high 76 yards on 18 carries. He finished with just three fewer yards on the ground than the NFL’s leading rusher, LeSean McCoy.

2008

Including the NFC Championship Game, the Eagles ended a three-game losing streak against the Cardinals dating back to Nov. 2008. That year, Philadelphia won in a Thanksgiving Night rout 48-20, but Arizona reached the Super Bowl.

2010:

Palmer has thrown at least two touchdown passes in each of his last five games. It’s his longest multi-touchdown streak since 2010.

3,000:

While his interception streak ended, Palmer passed the 3,000-yard mark Sunday, becoming the first Arizona quarterback to achieve the feat since Kurt Warner back in 2009.

Philadelphia Eagles' Trent Cole (58) knocks the ball loose from Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Brent Celek (87) tries to break free from Arizona Cardinals' Karlos Dansby, right, Rashad Johnson (26) and Daryl Washington (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz, left, pulls in a touchdown pass as Arizona Cardinals' Tyrann Mathieu defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Zach Ertz celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Arizona Cardinals' Karlos Dansby, left, chases down Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald makes a 43-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Arizona Cardinals' Brittan Golden (10) unable to catch a pass as Philadelphia Eagles' Patrick Chung (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Arizona Cardinals' Patrick Peterson, right, breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles, left, passes under pressure from Arizona Cardinals' Darnell Dockett during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles (9) tosses to LeSean McCoy (25) as he is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Dan Williams (92) and Frostee Rucker (98) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Brent Celek celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Brent Celek celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer passes under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles' Brandon Graham during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Riley Cooper, top, is unable to pull in a pass against Arizona Cardinals' Jerraud Powers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles, center, is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Marcus Benard, left, and Daryl Washington during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly) Arizona Cardinals' Michael Floyd pulls in a pass against Philadelphia Eagles' Nate Allen during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Arizona Cardinals' Jim Dray (81) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles, left, is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Daryl Washington during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Arizona Cardinals' Carson Palmer (3) meets with Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles (9) after an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 24-21. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles walks the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 24-21. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly, right, meets with Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians after an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 24-21. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

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