Arizona
Cardinals
9-3
49
FINAL
39
Atlanta
Falcons
7-3
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 33m ago
In a thrilling Divisional Round showdown, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons 49-39, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Cardinals who ultimately came out on top, advancing in the 2026 season playoff race. Arizona's success was driven by a standout performance from Jeremiyah Love, who rumbled for 269 rushing yards and found the end zone multiple times. Meanwhile, Michael Penix Jr. of the Falcons put up an impressive 352 passing yards and three touchdown passes, highlighting the explosive capabilities of Atlanta's offense. Drake London also shone brightly, racking up 119 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to hold off the Cardinals. Defensively, the Cardinals made crucial plays that swung momentum their way, particularly with Andrew Wingard's remarkable three interceptions. The turning point came late in the second half, when Wingard's third pick set up a touchdown drive that extended Arizona's lead, allowing them to hold off a late surge from Atlanta. Despite strong individual efforts from the Falcons' defense, including Divine Deablo's sack and Jessie Bates III's eight tackles, they couldn't overcome the Cardinals' relentless attack.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Michael Penix JrQB271452%3523594.8
Carson BeckQB181372%17621116.8
Jacoby BrissettQB2150%220089.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jeremiyah LoveHB302699.0424651
Bijan RobinsonHB201226.1242560
Carson BeckQB2126.030100
Trey McBrideTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Drake LondonWR511923.871410
Trey McBrideTE511823.6551430
Bijan RobinsonHB310535.0871430
Kyle Pitts SrTE35819.3120290
Jahan DotsonWR13636.0301360
Zachariah BranchWR23417.0110180
Michael WilsonWR23115.5280220
Marvin Harrison JrWR3248.0210110
Jeremiyah LoveHB2126.07080
Elijah HigginsTE177.07070
Kendrick BourneWR166.0—160
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chad RylandK0070
Nick FolkK11449