Washington
Commanders
16-2
16
FINAL
28
Arizona
Cardinals
17-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship clash, the Arizona Cardinals secured their spot in the Super Bowl by defeating the Washington Commanders 28-16. With high stakes on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious, capitalizing on crucial plays throughout the game.
Kyler Murray led the Cardinals' offense with a sharp performance, throwing for two touchdowns and keeping the chains moving when it mattered most. Malik Willis of the Commanders showcased his arm strength with a solid 252 passing yards, but it was Ted Hurst III who stole the show in the receiving department, racking up 115 yards on the day. Saquon Barkley contributed with 46 rushing yards, providing essential balance to the Cardinals' attack.
Defensively, Arizona's unit made significant contributions, highlighted by Malachi Moore's interception that shifted momentum in favor of the Cardinals. The turning point came when Amare Barno recorded a key sack, disrupting the Commanders' drive and allowing Arizona to take control of the game. Darien Porter led the defense with four total tackles, but it was the collective effort that helped Arizona hold off Washington's late-game push and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 14 | 252 | 1 | 2 | 57.4 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 8 | 5 | 182 | 2 | 0 | 145.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 6 | 115 | 19.2 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 106 | 53.0 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Moore | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 59 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

