Atlanta
Falcons
7-1
19
FINAL
31
Arizona
Cardinals
6-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Atlanta Falcons 31-19, advancing further into the postseason. Both teams came into this contest with high hopes, but it was the Cardinals who seized the moment and secured their spot in the next round.
Joe Milton was the standout for Arizona, throwing for an impressive 341 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers, particularly Adonai Mitchell, who racked up 129 receiving yards. Bijan Robinson of the Falcons put forth a strong effort on the ground, rushing for 112 yards, but it wasn’t enough to match the Cardinals' aerial assault.
Defensively, the Cardinals made their mark, with Decamerion Richardson leading the charge with five total tackles. While Brandon Dorlus of the Falcons managed to record a sack and Sydney Brown intercepted a pass, it was Arizona's ability to pressure the quarterback and force key turnovers that turned the tide. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when Milton tossed two quick touchdowns, giving the Cardinals a lead they would never relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 30 | 23 | 77% | 341 | 4 | 1 | 139.0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 11 | 7 | 64% | 70 | 1 | 1 | 74.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 15 | 112 | 7.5 | 12 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | 5 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 6 | 129 | 21.5 | 74 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 50 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 10 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 26 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Brown | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Longerbeam | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26 |
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 58 |

