Arizona
Cardinals
4-0
27
FINAL
12
Indianapolis
Colts
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 27-12, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 8 of the 2029 season. The Cardinals showcased their offensive prowess, while the Colts struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short.
LaNorris Sellers led the charge for Arizona, throwing for 262 yards and tossing three touchdown passes, showcasing his command of the offense. He was well-supported by Nyck Harbor, who exploded for 213 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat downfield. Jeremiyah Love added a solid ground game with 54 rushing yards, helping to balance the offensive attack.
Defensively, the Cardinals were effective in limiting the Colts' scoring opportunities, with Kelley Jones leading the way with five total tackles. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Arizona's defense stifled a potential scoring drive, forcing a crucial turnover. Despite a sack from Indianapolis's Laiatu Latu and an interception by CJ Allen, the Colts were unable to mount a consistent challenge, allowing Arizona to maintain control throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 262 | 3 | 2 | 93.6 |
| Bryce Underwood | QB | 31 | 20 | 65% | 205 | 1 | 1 | 80.7 |
| James Christian | QB | 7 | 3 | 43% | 29 | 1 | 0 | 94.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 54 | 6.0 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| James Christian | QB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 12 | 30 | 2.5 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bryce Underwood | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 9 | 213 | 23.7 | 37 | 3 | 77 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | — | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 31 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayin Lee | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Cole | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Mbakwe | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damon Wilson II | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maverick Baranowski | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian Wilson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitch Sahara | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Dowler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keilan Verrier | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 31 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

