Arizona
Cardinals
3-0
52
FINAL
28
New York
Giants
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Arizona Cardinals topped the New York Giants with a final score of 52-28, improving their record in the early stages of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to solidify their positions in the playoff race, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Kyler Murray, who threw for two touchdowns, while Saquon Barkley dominated the ground game with an impressive 162 rushing yards. On the opposing side, Bo Nix put up 240 passing yards for the Giants, but it was Emeka Egbuka who shined with 148 receiving yards, keeping the game competitive despite the eventual outcome.
Defensively, the Cardinals made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Tre Hawkins III's two interceptions were pivotal, providing much-needed momentum shifts for Arizona. While George Karlaftis led the team with three tackles, it was Amare Barno's sack that punctuated a solid defensive performance, helping the Cardinals secure their commanding win on the road.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 22 | 9 | 240 | 2 | 7 | 72.3 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 26 | 9 | 170 | 2 | 3 | 44.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 13 | 162 | 12.5 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Zamir White | HB | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 22 | 1.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 148 | 29.6 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 0 | 69 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Taylor | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ Payne | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyn Armour-Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Braswell | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 20 |

