Arizona
Cardinals
7-0
42
FINAL
26
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Arizona Cardinals secured a decisive 42-26 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Cardinals utilized a powerful offense to overpower the Steelers, showcasing their scoring prowess on both the ground and through the air.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Taylor Dot, who threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns, delivering accurate passes to his targets. Wide receiver Zachariah Branch emerged as a key playmaker, racking up 129 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle of the Steelers made his mark with a strong rushing performance, amassing 113 yards on the ground.
Defensively, the Cardinals made significant contributions, with Dominique Hampton recording five total tackles and James Pearce Jr. notching two sacks to disrupt the Steelers' offensive rhythm. The game’s turning point came when the Cardinals capitalized on a crucial turnover, shifting momentum and allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Despite Joey Porter's impressive three interceptions for Pittsburgh, it wasn't enough to change the outcome of this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Dot | QB | 42 | 14 | 33% | 238 | 3 | 5 | 37.6 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 13 | 5 | 38% | 88 | 0 | 4 | 22.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 12 | 113 | 9.4 | 13 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 15 | 70 | 4.7 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 2 |
| Sidney Rock | HB | 11 | 53 | 4.8 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 7 | 129 | 18.4 | 15 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 8 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 24 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| CJ Jett | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 23 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Sidney Rock | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dakota Volt | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Belt | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent Buckhalter | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forrest Flowers | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 59 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

