Arizona
Cardinals
6-4
29
FINAL
28
Kansas City
Chiefs
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 29-28, keeping their playoff hopes alive while handing the Chiefs a tough loss. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their postseason positioning, but it was Arizona that emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Matthew Stafford shined for Kansas City, throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Chiefs' offense effectively. However, the Cardinals found their rhythm on the ground with Saquon Barkley racking up 88 rushing yards, complementing their aerial attack. Kansas City's Travis Kelce was a standout in the receiving game, amassing an impressive 141 yards, but his efforts fell just short in the end.
Defensively, the Cardinals made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Laiatu Latu registered a pivotal sack that stalled a Chiefs drive, while Joshua Williams' interception provided a key turnover, allowing Arizona to capitalize and maintain their lead. With Xavier Watts contributing a solid three tackles, the Cardinals' defense effectively contained Kansas City's offense when it mattered most, sealing the victory in the final moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 29 | 21 | 340 | 2 | 1 | 119.8 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 21 | 13 | 293 | 1 | 2 | 82.0 |
| Max Duggan | QB | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 10 | 88 | 8.8 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 9 | 57 | 6.3 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | TE | 8 | 141 | 17.6 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 7 | 111 | 15.9 | 1 | 50 | 1 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Floyd | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

