Atlanta
Falcons
5-0
57
FINAL
60
Arizona
Cardinals
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons 60-57, showcasing an electrifying offensive display. With both teams vying for a critical win, the stakes were high, but it was Arizona that ultimately emerged victorious in a contest filled with impressive performances.
Michael Penix Jr. led the Falcons with a jaw-dropping 589 passing yards and seven touchdown passes, orchestrating a relentless aerial assault. He found his favorite target, Christian Watson, who racked up 183 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the Falcons' offensive explosion. Despite the loss, Atlanta's offense proved to be a formidable force throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cardinals made crucial plays to secure the win, particularly through Jelani McDonald, who intercepted two passes. Budda Baker was a standout with seven total tackles, helping contain the high-powered Falcons attack. The turning point came in the fourth quarter, when McDonald's second interception shifted momentum back to Arizona, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 53 | 30 | 57% | 589 | 7 | 3 | 111.5 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 34 | 17 | 50% | 316 | 3 | 2 | 87.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 7 | 183 | 26.1 | 50 | 2 | 45 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 12 | 168 | 14.0 | 84 | 4 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 22 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 6 | 106 | 17.7 | 36 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 23 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 20 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 25 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 30 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Ryan Williams | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jelani McDonald | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clev Lubin | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Curry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samson Ebukam | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| John Henry Daley | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Von Miller | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Feliciano | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Carlos Tucker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 49 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

