Carolina
Panthers
2-2
34
FINAL
41
Arizona
Cardinals
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 41-34, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game looking to bolster their postseason hopes, but it was the Cardinals who came out on top in a high-scoring affair.
Arizona's offense was powered by quarterback Joe Milton, who threw for 247 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his precision and playmaking ability. Running back Nick Singleton was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 182 rushing yards that helped keep the Panthers' defense on their heels. Troy Franklin also contributed significantly with 98 receiving yards, providing Milton with a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cardinals made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Malik Muhammad led the team with seven total tackles, anchoring the defense, while Caleb Ransaw's interception proved to be a pivotal moment in the game, halting a Panthers drive and allowing the Cardinals to extend their lead. Although the Panthers' Alex Highsmith recorded two sacks, it was Arizona's ability to create turnovers and make stops when it mattered most that ultimately secured their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 27 | 10 | 37% | 247 | 3 | 0 | 108.1 |
| Jeff Edmonds | QB | 24 | 18 | 75% | 199 | 1 | 1 | 95.6 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 81 | 1 | 1 | 69.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Singleton | HB | 11 | 182 | 16.5 | 65 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 10 | 23 | 2.3 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeff Edmonds | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 98 | 49.0 | 77 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Leonard Callaway | TE | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 27 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 47 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 22 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 22 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 39 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Cooper | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javier Smith | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr. | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keshawn Worthy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 46 |
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 50 |

