Denver
Broncos
4-2
31
FINAL
34
Arizona
Cardinals
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos, securing a 34-31 victory. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, this game was a crucial test of their capabilities as the season approaches its midpoint.
Carson Beck led the Cardinals' offense with poise, throwing for two touchdowns and keeping the chains moving when it mattered most. On the ground, Jeremiyah Love was a standout performer, racking up an impressive 153 rushing yards, which kept the Broncos' defense on their heels. For Denver, Bo Nix showcased his passing ability with 342 yards through the air, while Courtland Sutton emerged as his favorite target, amassing 129 receiving yards.
The Cardinals' defense played a pivotal role in this narrow victory, highlighted by Kitan Crawford's key interception and Zaven Collins' impactful 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Crawford's pick set up a crucial touchdown, allowing Arizona to regain the lead and ultimately seal the win. Mack Wilson Sr.'s five tackles also contributed to a defensive effort that stifled the Broncos' attempts to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 23 | 15 | 342 | 2 | 1 | 119.3 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 36 | 24 | 284 | 2 | 1 | 97.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 20 | 153 | 7.7 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 22 | 89 | 4.0 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 129 | 64.5 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dallen Bentley | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Blount | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 3 | 4 | 33 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 |

