New York
Giants
6-4
28
FINAL
40
Arizona
Cardinals
7-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the New York Giants 40-28, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for a chance at the championship, but it was the Cardinals who ultimately outlasted their opponents under pressure.
Carson Beck was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 368 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Cardinals' offense with precision and poise. Michael Wilson also played a crucial role, racking up 164 receiving yards, making key catches that kept drives alive and put points on the board. Despite a standout performance from Bucky Irving, who rushed for 179 yards for the Giants, it was the Cardinals' offensive firepower that sealed the victory.
On the defensive side, the Cardinals made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Zaven Collins notched a sack that disrupted a crucial Giants drive, while Budda Baker's interception provided a much-needed turnover at a pivotal moment. The Giants struggled to contain the Cardinalsβ dynamic offense, and it was the combination of timely defensive plays and explosive scoring that ultimately determined the outcome of this hard-fought playoff battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 368 | 3 | 0 | 140.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 13 | 6 | 46% | 157 | 2 | 3 | 90.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 13 | 179 | 13.8 | 15 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 13 | 100 | 7.7 | 11 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | WR | 6 | 164 | 27.3 | 91 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 108 | 36.0 | 55 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 11 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 15 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quinton Jefferson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston Smith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Campbell | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 58 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

