Dallas
Cowboys
2-0
10
FINAL
24
Arizona
Cardinals
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Dallas Cowboys 24-10, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams vied for a chance at glory, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious in a decisive performance at home.
Josh Allen was the star of the night for Arizona, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for a staggering 113 yards, showcasing his dual-threat capability. Meanwhile, Sam Darnold kept the Cowboys competitive with 338 passing yards, leaning heavily on Theo Johnson, who racked up 108 receiving yards. However, it was the Cardinals' offensive execution that ultimately led them to victory.
Defensively, the Cardinals made critical plays that swung momentum in their favor. Kaleb Proctor recorded a key sack, while Kamren Kinchens intercepted a pass, halting Dallas' attempts to rally. The turning point came midway through the fourth quarter when Kinchens' interception set up another touchdown drive for Arizona, effectively sealing the game and sending the Cardinals to the Super Bowl.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 338 | 1 | 4 | 79.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 207 | 2 | 1 | 92.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 5 | 113 | 22.6 | 37 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 17 | 97 | 5.7 | 28 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 108 | 18.0 | 48 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 27 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 7 | 82 | 11.7 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 53 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 54 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 43 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 |

