Chicago
Bears
4-2
21
FINAL
28
Arizona
Cardinals
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 28-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high hopes, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious in a contest that showcased their offensive firepower and tactical execution.
Quarterback Bryce Young led the charge for Arizona, throwing for an impressive 372 yards and two touchdowns, proving to be a formidable presence in the pocket. Quinshon Judkins added to the offensive success with a solid 62 rushing yards, while the Bears' Rome Odunze shone brightly as well, racking up 122 receiving yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Cardinals made crucial plays when it mattered most, with Will Johnson leading the team with seven total tackles, and Malachi Lawrence contributing with a timely sack. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Arizona's defense stifled a Bears drive, allowing the Cardinals to maintain their lead and secure the win, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 33 | 26 | 79% | 372 | 2 | 0 | 133.8 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 249 | 1 | 0 | 91.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 11 | 62 | 5.6 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 31 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 9 | 53 | 5.9 | 23 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 20 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rocky Beirs | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 122 | 24.4 | 70 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 105 | 52.5 | 69 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 8 | 103 | 12.9 | 37 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Rocky Beirs | TE | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Amare Thomas | WR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jake Briningstool | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Thomas | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Roy Lopez | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Brevard | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neville Gallimore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Thomas | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

