Arizona
Cardinals
2-1
39
FINAL
35
New York
Giants
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the New York Giants by a score of 39-35, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. With both teams fighting for momentum, this contest proved to be a nail-biter, showcasing elite talent on both sides of the ball.
J.J. McCarthy was the standout performer for Arizona, throwing for an impressive 474 yards and five touchdowns. His connection with Marvin Harrison Jr. was particularly lethal, as Harrison racked up 175 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the Giants' defense on its heels. McCarthy also contributed on the ground, adding 26 rushing yards to his impressive stat line.
Defensively, the Cardinals made their presence felt, highlighted by Dadrion Taylor-Demersonโs four total tackles and Zaven Collinsโ pivotal sack. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when McCarthy orchestrated a drive that culminated in a touchdown, allowing Arizona to reclaim the lead and ultimately seal the victory. Meanwhile, the Giants' Arvell Reese managed to snag an interception, but it wasnโt enough to shift the momentum in their favor as time ran out.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 29 | 18 | 474 | 5 | 2 | 116.7 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 35 | 19 | 411 | 4 | 2 | 110.5 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 12 | 19 | 1.6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 10 | 175 | 17.5 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 143 | 20.4 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 5 | 131 | 26.2 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 2 | 122 | 61.0 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Barnes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 |

