Last week’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles was perhaps the most shocking win for the Arizona Cardinals this season. Yes, even more shocking than the Week 3 win over the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles were still alive for the #1 seed in the NFC and the Cardinals had nothing to play for except pride—and even had incentive for losing.
No one was surprised when the team fell down 21-6 at the half, but no one—except maybe the people in that locker room—expected the furious 2nd-half rally and upset win that was to come.
But not only was the win completely unexpected—remember, the Eagles were favored by nearly two touchdowns at home—but it was also potentially franchise altering in a way few regular-season wins ever are.