New York
Jets
6-7
45
FINAL
39
Arizona
Cardinals
5-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the New York Jets outlasted the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 45-39, maintaining their playoff aspirations in the 2026 season. Both teams battled fiercely, with the Jets ultimately securing a crucial victory that keeps their postseason hopes alive.
Cade Klubnik was the star of the night for the Jets, throwing for an impressive 439 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense with precision. Omar Cooper Jr. was his favorite target, racking up 167 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle contributed on the ground with 66 rushing yards, helping to balance the attack and keep the Cardinals' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Jets made key plays when it mattered most, with Kelee Ringo snagging an interception that shifted momentum in the second half. The Cardinals' Garrett Williams led his team in tackles with eight, and Kyle Van Noy added pressure with 1.5 sacks, but it was the Jets' defensive stops that ultimately sealed the victory. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Ringo's interception set up a crucial touchdown that put the Jets ahead for good.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 35 | 25 | 71% | 439 | 4 | 0 | 151.7 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 46 | 22 | 48% | 318 | 3 | 1 | 83.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 11 | 66 | 6.0 | 33 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 15 | 65 | 4.3 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 13 | 60 | 4.6 | 25 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 7 | 167 | 23.9 | 92 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 9 | 154 | 17.1 | 38 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | TE | 8 | 133 | 16.6 | 71 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 3 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 25 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 2 |
| Jelani Woods | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Alex Highsmith | LEDG | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kingsley Enagbare | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 40 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 51 |

