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This week on Crossover Thursday, it’s a deep dive into the Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons as hosts Alex Clancy (Locked On Cardinals) and Aaron Freeman (Locked On Falcons) team up to deliver all you need to know about the Week 16 matchup. Though neither team is in the playoff race, there’s no shortage of storylines and talented players featured in this episode.
The conversation kicks off with a focus on the unique journeys of both franchises this season — the Cardinals just scrambling for a win, while the Falcons look to stack two victories back-to-back. With injuries piling up and both teams relying on backup quarterbacks, Alex Clancy and Aaron Freeman walk listeners through the key individual performers to watch: Bijan Robinson’s explosive potential against a struggling Cardinals run defense, the emergence and consistency of tight end Kyle Pitts, and how Trey McBride and Michael Wilson have become the anchors of the Arizona offense amid adversity.
Listeners get insider analysis on pivotal matchups, including the battle in the trenches, the Falcons’ surging pass rush versus the patchwork Arizona offensive line, and the versatility of Bijan Robinson both as a runner and receiver. The episode dives into the impact of injuries on each squad, the repercussions of Atlanta’s aggressive draft-day trade to select defensive piece James Pierce Jr., and how coaching decisions are influenced by a season marred with setbacks and lost opportunities.
Special teams get a spotlight too, as both hosts detail how this often-overlooked third phase could swing the game given each team’s struggles in coverage and kicking. The importance of the turnover battle, the reliability of star pass-catchers on both rosters, and what each team must do to secure victory round out the preview.
Wrapping up, Alex Clancy and Aaron Freeman reflect on the frustration and disappointment of lost seasons, share candid perspectives about being “duped” by preseason expectations, and emphasize that despite records, both franchises still bring plenty of entertainment and young talent to the field.
Crossover Thursday is your go-to for comprehensive analysis, banter, and predictions every week — whether these teams are fighting for playoff spots or pride, you won’t want to miss this detailed look at the Cardinals-Falcons clash. Let’s discuss.
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