Arizona
Cardinals
3-2
35
FINAL
27
New Orleans
Saints
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 35-27. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious, further solidifying their position in the standings.
Josh Backus had a standout performance for Arizona, throwing for 299 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his targets under pressure. Hollywood Smothers also contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for 100 yards and adding to the offensive firepower. Despite a strong effort from New Orleans’ Jordyn Tyson, who registered 128 receiving yards, the Saints couldn't keep pace with the Cardinals' relentless scoring.
Arizona's defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Jalon Kilgore's interception that halted a promising Saints drive. Isaac Smith led the defensive charge with four total tackles, helping to stifle New Orleans' attempts to rally late in the game. The turning point came when Kilgore's pick swung momentum back to the Cardinals, allowing them to maintain control and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Backus | QB | 28 | 14 | 299 | 4 | 1 | 112.9 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 28 | 20 | 255 | 1 | 2 | 81.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 9 | 100 | 11.1 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 13 | 51 | 3.9 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Backus | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jason Rudolph | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 9 | 128 | 14.2 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Hunter Lewis | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Reed Swanson | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jason Rudolph | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Will Mallory | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uar Bernard | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

