Falcons at Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 31, Atlanta Falcons 19 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Falcons 19 2 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Cardinals 31 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJoe Milton 341 yds passingBijan Robinson 112 yds rushingAdonai Mitchell 129 yds receivingSydney Brown 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 218 · 381Passing yards 70 · 325Rushing yards 148 · 56Completions 7/11 · 23/30Yards per carry 7.9 · 3.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 7/11 | 64% | 70 | 1 | 1 | 74.0 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 23/30 | 77% | 341 | 4 | 1 | 139.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 15 | 112 | 7.5 | 12 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | 5 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 10 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 26 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Adonai MitchellWR | 6 | 129 | 21.5 | 74 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 50 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Zah FrazierCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Sydney BrownSS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier NwankpaFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert LongerbeamCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 2/2 | 1 | 58 |
| Other | |||
| Chad RylandK | 1/1 | 4 | 26 |