Carolina
Panthers
0-1
19
FINAL
41
Arizona
Cardinals
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 showdown, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Carolina Panthers with a commanding final score of 41-19, solidifying their playoff positioning. The victory was vital for Arizona, as they look to carry momentum into the postseason.
Leading the charge for the Cardinals was quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who threw for 279 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. On the ground, Jeremiyah Love made a significant impact, rushing for 107 yards, while Michael Wilson was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 110 yards to keep the chains moving.
Defensively, the Cardinals were formidable, with Josh Sweat making his presence felt by recording two sacks, which disrupted the Panthers' offensive rhythm. A key turning point came in the second quarter when Sweat's pressure led to a critical turnover that shifted the momentum squarely in Arizona's favor, allowing them to build an insurmountable lead. As the Cardinals head into the playoffs, their balanced attack and tenacious defense will be crucial for their success.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 44 | 28 | 64% | 279 | 2 | 0 | 96.6 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 38 | 23 | 61% | 226 | 0 | 0 | 77.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 17 | 107 | 6.3 | 55 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 10 | 88 | 8.8 | 53 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 12 | 46 | 3.8 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | WR | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 12 | 1 | 27 | 2 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 33 | 1 | 24 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 10 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tip Reiman | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Brown | DT | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Harris | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem Biles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arion Carter | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qua Russaw | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bray Hubard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Strong | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 35 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 33 |

