New York
Jets
9-2
41
FINAL
38
Arizona
Cardinals
6-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a nail-biting Week 15 matchup, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 41-38. This victory was crucial for the Jets as they aim to secure their playoff positioning in the competitive 2026 season.
Justin Fields was the standout performer for New York, throwing for an impressive 358 yards and an astounding six touchdown passes. His connection with Kenyon Sadiq was particularly lethal, as Sadiq racked up 149 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat against the Cardinals' secondary. Breece Hall contributed on the ground with 69 rushing yards, helping to keep the offense balanced and dynamic.
Defensively, the Cardinals struggled to contain the Jetsβ explosive offense, despite notable efforts from Kaleb Proctor, who recorded two sacks, and Max Melton, who led the team with four total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Fields orchestrated a decisive drive capped by a touchdown pass, ultimately sealing the game for New York. The Cardinals fought valiantly but were unable to overcome the Jets' offensive firepower, leaving them just short in a thrilling contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 20 | 16 | 80% | 358 | 6 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 307 | 4 | 1 | 133.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 17 | 69 | 4.1 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 14 | 65 | 4.6 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 8 | 149 | 18.6 | 69 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 44 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 48 | 2 | 90 | 0 |
| Savion Williams | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 30 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | β | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 28 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | β | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 41 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

