New Orleans
Purple Knights
2-1
20
FINAL
42
Arizona
Diamondbacks
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Arizona Diamondbacks secured a decisive 42-20 victory over the New Orleans Purple Knights in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable contender this year. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Diamondbacks’ performance today showcased their offensive prowess and strategic execution.
Jayden Daniels was the star of the show for Arizona, throwing for four touchdowns and leading his team to a commanding win. His connection with the receivers was evident, while Blake Corum added a strong ground game with 80 rushing yards. On the other side, Malik Willis put up impressive numbers for the Purple Knights, racking up 292 passing yards and keeping his team competitive, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Diamondbacks' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Diamondbacks were anchored by Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, who intercepted two passes, creating critical turnovers that shifted momentum in Arizona's favor. Although Isaiah Pola-Mao of the Purple Knights registered five total tackles and a sack, the defensive pressure from Arizona, coupled with timely interceptions, became the turning point in the game. The Diamondbacks’ ability to capitalize on mistakes ultimately sealed the victory, demonstrating the importance of both offensive efficiency and defensive tenacity.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 13 | 42% | 292 | 2 | 4 | 58.1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 34 | 18 | 53% | 264 | 4 | 0 | 117.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 22 | 80 | 3.6 | 24 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 153 | 51.0 | 47 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 37 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 8 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 52 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Sterns | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |

