Washington
Commanders
4-4
17
FINAL
37
Arizona
Cardinals
3-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 12 showdown, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Washington Commanders with a final score of 37-17, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The Cardinals entered the game looking to maintain momentum, and they did just that with a commanding performance that showcased their offensive prowess.
Dak Prescott led the charge for Arizona, throwing for 259 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his efficiency and poise in the pocket. Cole Kmet was a standout receiver, racking up 110 yards, while Khalil Shakir contributed on the ground with 49 rushing yards. This multifaceted offensive attack kept the Commanders' defense on their heels throughout the contest.
The Cardinals' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Gervon Dexter Sr. registering two sacks and Jalen Pitre making a significant impact with two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Pitre's second interception set up a quick touchdown, swinging momentum firmly in Arizona's favor. Despite Mansoor Delane's five tackles for Washington, they struggled to contain the explosive Arizona attack, leading to a comfortable victory for the home team.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 41 | 27 | 66% | 259 | 4 | 1 | 105.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 18 | 13 | 72% | 188 | 2 | 3 | 103.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 5 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 9 | 35 | 3.9 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Kmet | TE | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 24 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 65 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 9 | 71 | 7.9 | 57 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 33 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 43 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

