Arizona
Cardinals
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25
FINAL
14
Green Bay
Packers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Green Bay Packers by a score of 25-14, securing their first victory of the 2027 season. With both teams seeking to establish momentum early in the year, the Cardinals delivered a strong performance that set the tone for the game.
Cardinals quarterback Joe Milton was the standout performer, throwing for 218 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing both precision and poise in the pocket. He connected frequently with wide receiver Matthew Golden, who racked up 95 receiving yards, helping to keep the chains moving and the Packers' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Arizona's defense was instrumental in sealing their victory, with Maxx Crosby leading the charge, recording three sacks and applying constant pressure on the Packers' offense. Justin Reid contributed significantly as well, making seven total tackles to stifle any potential Green Bay drives. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Cardinals' defense forced a turnover, allowing Milton and the offense to capitalize and extend their lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 42 | 20 | 48% | 218 | 2 | 2 | 59.4 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 38 | 17 | 45% | 187 | 0 | 2 | 37.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 12 | 48 | 4.0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Phillips | HB | 10 | 36 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 5 | -1 | -0.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 13 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Phillips | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | REDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Codrington | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Paschal | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Robinson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 55 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 45 |

