FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) runs back to the bench after he returned an interception for touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Atlanta. When healthy, Jones is a big-time playmaker the Falcons defense has sorely lacked. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. Mired at the bottom of the NFL standings with two weeks to go in the season, the Cardinals go back to work on the practice field as they prepare to host te Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. Mired at the bottom of the NFL standings with two weeks to go in the season, the Cardinals go back to work on the practice field as they prepare to host te Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Markus Golden (44) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) breaks away from Arizona Cardinals free safety Antoine Bethea (41) as he scores on a pass from Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (86) makes a catch as Atlanta Falcons defensive back Sharrod Neasman (41) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Bruce Irvin (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

QB Mike Glennon passes in the fourth quarter against the Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) talk after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 40-14.

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) fends off Arizona Cardinals free safety Antoine Bethea (41) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) leaps into the end zone as he scores on a pass from Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Trent Sherfield (16) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (34) intercepts a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) is brought down by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (36) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich (left) speaks with QB Mike Glennon (right)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (34) recovered a fumble as Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Korey Cunningham defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald unleashes an epic truck stop in the fourth quarter

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) prepares to cause a fumble against Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith (25) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Marvin Hall (17) fends off Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (36) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Cardinals WR Trent Sherfield scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson on the punt return in the second half against the Falcons

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston (33) makes the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works out of the pocket against Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

RB David Johnson on a carry in the second half against the Falcons

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals defensive end Markus Golden (44) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes a touchdown catch against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Larry Fitzgerald

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) falls short of the goal line against Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks speaks to field judge Rick Patterson (15) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

RB David Johnson with the 40-yard reception in the first quarter

Cardinals QB Josh Rosen is sacked

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) runs back to the bench after he intercepted the ball and ran it in for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

DE Markus Golden sacks Falcons QB Matt Ryan

RB David Johnson crosses the goal line for a touchdown in the first quarter

WR Larry Fitzgerald with the catch

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals defensive end Markus Golden (44) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a catch as Arizona Cardinals defensive back David Amerson (38) defends in the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons , Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Atlanta.

The Cardinals prepare to run out of the tunnel at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Cardinals fans in the stands before the game

Josh Rosen during pregame warm ups

RB David Johnson arrives for the game

CB Patrick Peterson arrives for the game

WR Larry Fitzgerald arrives for the game

Cardinals fans in the stands