Bengals at Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 38, Cincinnati Bengals 35 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Bengals 35 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Cardinals 38 3 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPJoe Burrow 284 yds passingChase Brown 82 yds rushingJa'Marr Chase 105 yds receivingTroy Andersen 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 393 · 361Passing yards 284 · 246Rushing yards 109 · 115Completions 25/35 · 25/30Yards per carry 4.4 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 38-35, solidifying their position as they head into the playoffs. Both teams fought hard, but the Cardinals ultimately emerged victorious in a game that had significant playoff implications.
Sam Darnold shone for Arizona, throwing for two touchdowns while managing the game effectively. Joe Burrow led the Bengals with an impressive 284 passing yards and a standout performance from Ja'Marr Chase, who recorded 105 receiving yards. Chase Brown also contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 82 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win for Cincinnati.
Defensively, Walter Nolen III made his presence felt for the Cardinals with a crucial sack, while the Bengals' Troy Andersen led all players with ten tackles, showcasing his ability to disrupt plays. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Darnold orchestrated a game-winning drive, capping it off with a key touchdown. The Cardinals' defense held firm in the final moments, sealing their victory and a spot in the postseason.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 25/35 | 71% | 284 | 2 | 0 | 114.4 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 25/30 | 83% | 246 | 2 | 1 | 109.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 17 | 82 | 4.8 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 17 | 81 | 4.8 | 34 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Sam DarnoldQB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kimani VidalHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 8 | 105 | 13.1 | 13 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 20 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Mecole HardmanWR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Chase BrownHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nyck HarborWR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 7 | 44 | 6.3 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| Troy AndersenSAM | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar StewartLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon RobinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby WagnerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Art GreenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae JohnsonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles MurphyLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee WintersSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jonathan AllenDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice KnightWILL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 5 | 56 |
| Other | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 2/2 | 3 | 43 |