Falcons at Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 45, Atlanta Falcons 33 · NATIONAL MADDEN LEAGUE 🏆
Final Score
Falcons 33 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Cardinals 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPBryce Young 413 yds passingBijan Robinson 110 yds rushingTeddy Sheffield 172 yds receivingMack Wilson Sr 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 378 · 470Passing yards 235 · 413Rushing yards 143 · 57Completions 20/39 · 30/41Yards per carry 5.1 · 2.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 10d ago
In a high-scoring showdown, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Atlanta Falcons 45-33 in Week 16 of the 2027 season. This victory was crucial for the Cardinals as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the competitive NFC landscape.
Bryce Young delivered a standout performance for Arizona, throwing for 413 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the team through the air. Teddy Sheffield was his top target, racking up an impressive 172 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving. On the ground, Bijan Robinson made his mark for the Falcons, rushing for 110 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Cardinals’ offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Cardinals were led by Mack Wilson Sr., who recorded eight total tackles, and Kaleb Proctor, who contributed two sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Falcons’ quarterback. The turning point of the game came late in the third quarter when Young connected with Sheffield for a 75-yard touchdown, shifting momentum firmly in Arizona’s favor. Despite a late rally from Atlanta, the Cardinals’ defense held strong to secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 20/39 | 51% | 235 | 3 | 0 | 95.5 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 30/41 | 73% | 413 | 4 | 1 | 127.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 19 | 110 | 5.8 | 35 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 15 | 32 | 2.1 | 11 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Reggie VirgilWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddy SheffieldWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 6 | 110 | 18.3 | 53 | 1 | 40 | 1 |
| Drake LondonWR | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Teddy SheffieldWR | 11 | 172 | 15.6 | 64 | 1 | 61 | 1 |
| Reggie VirgilWR | 2 | 88 | 44.0 | 46 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 21 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tip ReimanTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach HarrisonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brendan HolmesDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan LippettCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max MeltonCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew WingardFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda BakerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles HoughtonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Jake BaileyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad RylandK | 1/1 | 4 | 49 |
| Cardinals | |||
| Garrett MatthewsK | 1/1 | 6 | 41 |
| Zane GonzalezK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |