Arizona
Cardinals
13-5
42
FINAL
21
Green Bay
Packers
14-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Green Bay Packers 42-21 in the Divisional Round of the 2026 season, advancing their quest for the championship. The stakes were high as both teams aimed for a spot in the next round, but Arizona's explosive offense proved too much for Green Bay to handle.
Braelon Allen was the star of the show for the Cardinals, rushing for an impressive 207 yards and finding the end zone multiple times, leading the charge on the ground. Meanwhile, Jordan Love of the Packers showcased his arm strength, throwing for 333 yards and three touchdowns, but it was not enough to keep pace with Arizona's relentless offense. Christian Watson also had a standout game for Green Bay, racking up 150 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Cardinals made key plays to secure their victory, highlighted by Budda Baker's two interceptions that shifted momentum in Arizona's favor. Walter Nolen III added pressure with a crucial sack, but it was Baker's turnovers that marked the game's turning point, thwarting any chance of a Packers comeback. Ultimately, Arizona's balanced attack and opportunistic defense set the tone for a decisive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 32 | 15 | 47% | 333 | 3 | 6 | 76.1 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 16 | 10 | 63% | 194 | 2 | 1 | 118.2 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 2 | 2 | 100% | 33 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braelon Allen | HB | 12 | 207 | 17.3 | 35 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Desmond Ridder | QB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 10 | 32 | 3.2 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Watson | WR | 5 | 150 | 30.0 | 69 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 97 | 48.5 | 28 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyron Johnson | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

