Washington
Commanders
3-2
35
FINAL
38
Arizona
Cardinals
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 38-35. With playoff implications on the line, both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Jayden Daniels delivered a standout performance for the Commanders, throwing for 375 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Terry McLaurin was a major beneficiary, racking up an impressive 285 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat in the passing game. On the ground, Jeremiyah Love led the Cardinals with 119 rushing yards, helping to balance their offensive attack.
The defensive effort from the Cardinals was pivotal, with key contributions from Mack Wilson Sr., who recorded three total tackles, and Zaven Collins, who added a sack. The game’s turning point came when Dadrion Taylor-Demerson intercepted a pass, shifting momentum back to Arizona and ultimately sealing the win for the home team. This victory keeps the Cardinals in the hunt for a playoff spot as the season approaches its final stretch.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 21 | 15 | 71% | 375 | 5 | 1 | 133.4 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 329 | 4 | 2 | 109.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 20 | 119 | 6.0 | 32 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 9 | 26 | 2.9 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 285 | 47.5 | 117 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 6 | 143 | 23.8 | 53 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 10 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 14 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 34 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 26 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

