Cardinals at Saints
Arizona Cardinals 40, New Orleans Saints 20 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Cardinals 40 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Saints 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPMichael Penix Jr 374 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 48 yds rushingChris Olave 182 yds receivingDadrion Taylor-Demerson 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 378 · 438Passing yards 364 · 377Rushing yards 14 · 61Completions 20/26 · 25/49Yards per carry 1.2 · 6.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 25d ago
In a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the New Orleans Saints with a commanding 40-20 victory, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season draws to a close. The Cardinals showcased their offensive firepower, while the Saints faced a critical setback in their pursuit of postseason hopes.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who delivered an impressive performance with 374 passing yards and four touchdowns. His ability to connect with receivers downfield was instrumental, as the Cardinals' offensive unit consistently found ways to exploit the Saints' secondary. Despite the Saints’ efforts, including a standout game from Chris Olave with 182 receiving yards, they struggled to keep pace with Arizona's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Cardinals were opportunistic, with Dadrion Taylor-Demerson recording six tackles and Zaven Collins contributing a sack, which helped disrupt New Orleans' rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Cardinals' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Penix to capitalize and extend their lead. This pivotal moment shifted the momentum firmly in Arizona's favor, ultimately leading to their convincing win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 20/26 | 77% | 374 | 4 | 2 | 125.8 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 21/39 | 54% | 326 | 3 | 1 | 96.7 |
| Spencer RattlerQB | 4/10 | 40% | 88 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 |
| Other | ||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 7 | 25 | 3.6 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| James ConnerHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome FordHB | 3 | -5 | -1.7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Barion BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendre MillerHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jerome FordHB | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 99 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 36 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 28 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 45 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Reggie VirgilWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 6 | 182 | 30.3 | 88 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 7 | 125 | 17.9 | 36 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 33 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kendre MillerHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 6 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan BurchREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Troy AndersenSAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Justin ReidFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Davon GodchauxDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kei'Trel ClarkCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roy LopezDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah StalbirdSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Blake GillikinP | 2/2 | 4 | 39 |