Arizona
Cardinals
2-2
49
FINAL
14
Philadelphia
Eagles
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Arizona Cardinals dominated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 49-14 in the Wildcard Round of the 2026 season, securing their spot in the next stage of the playoffs. This decisive victory showcased the Cardinals' offensive firepower and their ability to capitalize on the Eagles' mistakes, effectively shifting the momentum in their favor.
Carson Beck was the standout performer for Arizona, throwing for five touchdown passes, while Jeremiyah Love added a strong ground game with 122 rushing yards. Trey McBride also made a significant impact, leading all receivers with 126 yards, making crucial catches that extended drives and put points on the board. The Cardinals' offensive efficiency was evident as they consistently found ways to exploit the Eagles' defense.
Defensively, the Cardinals were relentless, with Garrett Williams making a game-changing impact by recording two interceptions. Cody Simon led the team with six total tackles, helping to stifle any potential momentum from the Eagles. The turning point came early in the second half when Williams’ second interception set up another quick scoring drive for Arizona, effectively sealing the game and leaving the Eagles in a deep hole they could not escape.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 237 | 2 | 3 | 67.6 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 18 | 13 | 72% | 223 | 5 | 0 | 153.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 16 | 122 | 7.6 | 27 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 18 | 64 | 3.6 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 126 | 31.5 | 87 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 61 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 42 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 16 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Tip Reiman | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wydett Williams Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Blount | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

