Arizona
Cardinals
9-7
27
FINAL
20
New York
Giants
13-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the New York Giants 27-20 in Week 2 of Season 2, securing a crucial victory early in the campaign. Both teams fought hard, but the Cardinals ultimately came out on top, showcasing their offensive prowess and determination to improve upon their previous season.
Quarterback Carson Beck was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 341 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise under pressure. Wide receiver Denzel Boston made a significant impact, racking up 147 receiving yards and being a key target in crucial moments. Despite limited rushing contributions, Jalen Hurts added valuable yards on the ground, rounding out a solid offensive performance for Arizona.
Defensively, the Cardinals made their mark with key contributions that helped seal the win. Walter Nolen recorded a pivotal sack that shifted momentum in the first half, while Omar Speights' interception late in the game thwarted a Giants drive and preserved the lead. The combination of timely tackles, including five from Deonte Banks, ensured Arizona's defense held strong when it mattered most, allowing them to outlast New York and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 28 | 20 | 341 | 4 | 2 | 122.1 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 27 | 20 | 340 | 3 | 2 | 122.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Jackson | HB | 5 | 110 | 22.0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 2 | 30 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Luke Reynolds | TE | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | SAM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madden Faraimo | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Sweat | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

