Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
7-0
13
FINAL
24
Arizona
Cardinals
3-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a Week 9 showdown, the Arizona Cardinals secured a 24-13 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial conference positioning, the Cardinals delivered a strong performance on their home turf.
Carson Beck led the charge for Arizona, throwing for 217 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. Jeremiyah Love dominated on the ground, racking up 135 rushing yards, while Devontez Walker was a reliable target, finishing with 93 receiving yards. This offensive trio was instrumental in keeping the Buccaneers' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cardinals made their presence felt, with Glendon Miller leading the team with four total tackles and Max Melton contributing with a key sack. The turning point came late in the second quarter when a crucial interception by Tykee Smith of the Buccaneers halted any momentum Tampa Bay hoped to build, allowing Arizona to maintain control and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 15 | 14 | 93% | 217 | 1 | 1 | 113.1 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 18 | 9 | 50% | 205 | 1 | 1 | 86.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 20 | 135 | 6.8 | 103 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 14 | 64 | 4.6 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devontez Walker | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 54 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 30 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 16 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 50 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 39 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 5 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Glendon Miller | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry Russell | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 47 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 |

