New York
Jets
8-5
49
FINAL
52
Arizona
Cardinals
11-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the New York Jets with a final score of 52-49, securing a crucial victory in their playoff push. Both teams showcased remarkable offensive prowess, but it was the Cardinals who managed to outlast the Jets in a contest marked by explosive plays and strategic maneuvers.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New York, throwing for 253 yards and four touchdowns, establishing himself as a key offensive player. David Montgomery also made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 159 rushing yards, while Cade Otton contributed with 111 receiving yards. Despite their efforts, the Jets fell just short, unable to contain the Cardinals' relentless attack.
Defensively, the Cardinals made their presence felt, with Yaya Diaby recording two sacks that disrupted the Jets’ rhythm at critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a timely interception by Mike Hughes nearly shifted momentum, but the Cardinals managed to hold off the Jets' final surge. Ultimately, it was Arizona's defense that proved pivotal, sealing the victory in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 253 | 4 | 0 | 157.4 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 15 | 10 | 67% | 201 | 1 | 1 | 104.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 8 | 159 | 19.9 | 84 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 10 | 117 | 11.7 | 12 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 9 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | — | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Otton | TE | 7 | 111 | 15.9 | 69 | 3 | 73 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 25 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 19 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 25 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 39 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Von Wallace | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edefuan Ulofoshio | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 44 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

