Even though the Cardinals flew across the country and got their first win on the road last week, they’re still home underdogs (-2.5) to the 1-4 Atlanta Falcons in Week 6. There’s probably still some preseason bias in this line—Atlanta was expected to be a playoff contender, while the Cardinals were projected as one of the worst teams in the league—but the Falcons are still ostensibly the more talented team on paper, with an enviable collection of playmakers.
But only on the offensive side of the ball, as their defense is up there with the Cardinals’ as one of the least effective units in the league.