Denver
Broncos
1-5
17
FINAL
47
Arizona
Cardinals
6-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Arizona Cardinals cruised to a 47-17 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 7 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Cardinals established dominance early, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their standing in the league.
Quarterback Matt Leinart was exceptional, throwing for 309 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Cardinals' high-octane offense. Running back Edgerrin James complemented the aerial attack with a strong ground game, racking up 109 rushing yards, while Anquan Boldin was a reliable target, amassing 116 receiving yards and finding the end zone. Arizona's offensive unit operated seamlessly, leaving the Broncos' defense scrambling to keep up.
On the defensive side, Robert Griffith anchored the Cardinals with seven total tackles, playing a crucial role in limiting Denver's scoring opportunities. The turning point came in the second quarter when Arizona's defense forced a key turnover, allowing the offense to capitalize and extend their lead. This defensive stand not only shifted momentum but also solidified Arizona's control of the game, ultimately leading to their lopsided victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Leinart | QB | 39 | 27 | 69% | 309 | 3 | 0 | 118.4 |
| Jake Plummer | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 147 | 1 | 0 | 78.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerrin James | HB | 17 | 109 | 6.4 | 40 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Marcel Shipp | HB | 13 | 77 | 5.9 | 30 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tatum Bell | HB | 11 | 60 | 5.5 | 29 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Matt Leinart | QB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 23 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ronald Dayne | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Plummer | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Anquan Boldin | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Leonard Pope | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathon Bronson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Scheffler | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anquan Boldin | WR | 9 | 116 | 12.9 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | WR | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 15 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Rod Smith | WR | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Leonard Pope | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tony Scheffler | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tatum Bell | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Bryant Johnson | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Javon Walker | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Obafemi Ayanbadejo | FB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Micheal Pittman Jr. | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Johnathon Bronson | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Marcel Shipp | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Stephen Alexander | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Griffith | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamza Abdullah | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Green | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Champ Bailey | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrent Williams | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Lynch | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Macklin | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adrian Wilson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ebenezer Ekuban | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elvis Dumervil | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Myers | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aldra Wilson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genos Williams | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Foxworth | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Johnson | SAM | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bert Berry | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chike Okeafor | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabriel Watson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Engelberger | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerard Warren | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Stills | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LaKendrick Clancy | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Darling | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerald Hayes | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Pace | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antrel Rolle | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Francisco | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenard Lang | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrin Veal | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ian Gold | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Rackers | K | 4 | 4 | 5 | 53 |
| Scott Player | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Elam | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 |

