Arizona
Cardinals
1-0
35
FINAL
21
Los Angeles
Rams
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 35-21 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, the Cardinals showcased their offensive firepower, leaving the Rams in their wake.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find open receivers and make critical plays. Michael Wilson was a standout target, racking up 150 receiving yards and a touchdown, while the Rams' Kyren Williams made an impact on the ground with 95 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Cardinals' scoring.
Defensively, the Cardinals were relentless, with Dadrion Taylor-Demerson leading the team with nine total tackles, ensuring the Rams struggled to find a rhythm. A pivotal moment came when Will Johnson intercepted a pass, halting a Rams drive and shifting the momentum firmly in Arizona's favor. With Josh Sweat adding a sack to the mix, the Cardinals' defense played a crucial role in sealing the victory, demonstrating their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 32 | 22 | 69% | 275 | 3 | 0 | 126.4 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 44 | 24 | 55% | 250 | 1 | 1 | 69.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 15 | 95 | 6.3 | 23 | 2 | 19 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 24 | 80 | 3.3 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | WR | 7 | 150 | 21.4 | 86 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 21 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 16 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Max Klare | TE | 9 | 63 | 7.0 | 31 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Keys | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ Ojulari | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 38 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

