Atlanta
Falcons
13-4
28
FINAL
49
Arizona
Cardinals
16-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round showdown, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Atlanta Falcons 49-28, securing their spot in the next stage of the playoffs. The stakes were high, and the Cardinals delivered a commanding performance, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Quarterback Kyler Murray led the charge for Arizona, throwing for an impressive 300 yards and four touchdowns, while Saquon Barkley added a solid 97 rushing yards to the mix. Jaylen Waddle was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 163 yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. This electric offensive display proved too much for the Falcons to handle.
On the defensive side, Xavier Watts made his presence felt with eight total tackles, a sack, and an interception, providing crucial stops that shifted momentum in Arizona's favor. His interception late in the second quarter was a turning point, halting a potential Falcons drive and allowing the Cardinals to extend their lead just before halftime. With both sides of the ball clicking, Arizona showcased their championship potential in this decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 13 | 9 | 300 | 4 | 0 | 151.4 |
| Mike Vick | QB | 23 | 13 | 161 | 2 | 1 | 89.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 8 | 97 | 12.1 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Mike Vick | QB | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 163 | 54.3 | 2 | 85 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 118 | 39.3 | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Isaiah Hodgins | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Watts | SS | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Hekker | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

