Arizona
Cardinals
13-5
21
FINAL
41
Atlanta
Falcons
16-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Divisional Round matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Arizona Cardinals 41-21, advancing further into the postseason. With the stakes high and playoff aspirations on the line, the Falcons delivered a commanding performance that showcased their offensive firepower.
Michael Penix Jr. was the standout performer for Atlanta, throwing for an impressive 359 yards and five touchdowns, leading his team to victory. Bryant Wesco Jr. also made a significant impact, racking up 118 receiving yards, while the rest of the Falcons' offense executed effectively to keep the Cardinals' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Falcons were equally impressive, with Von Miller contributing two sacks to disrupt the Cardinals' offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came when Penix Jr. connected with Wesco for a touchdown in the second quarter, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Atlanta. Despite Budda Baker's six tackles for Arizona, the Falcons' defense effectively contained the Cardinals, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 36 | 24 | 67% | 359 | 5 | 3 | 104.0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 29 | 10 | 34% | 228 | 1 | 3 | 35.4 |
| Haynes King | QB | 2 | 1 | 50% | 13 | 0 | 0 | 70.8 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 8 | 118 | 14.8 | 56 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 37 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 2 | 93 | 46.5 | 63 | 1 | 96 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 66 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Melton | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Henry Daley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Clev Lubin | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Tucker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ben Feliciano | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

