Washington
Commanders
4-4
52
FINAL
56
Arizona
Cardinals
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 56-52, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams fought hard, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience.
Arizona's quarterback Jacoby Brissett delivered an outstanding performance, throwing for an impressive 552 yards and six touchdowns, leading his team to victory. Larry Fitzgerald was his favorite target, racking up 205 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Cardinals' explosive aerial attack. Meanwhile, Washington's Jacory Croskey-Merritt added balance to their offense with 82 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Arizona's prolific scoring.
The Cardinals' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with Max Melton standing out by recording four total tackles and two interceptions, which proved pivotal in key moments. The turning point came late in the game when Melton's second interception thwarted a potential game-tying drive by the Commanders, allowing Arizona to hold off their opponents and secure the win. Odafe Oweh of Washington did his best to apply pressure with two sacks, but it was the Cardinals' defensive plays that ultimately sealed the deal.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 34 | 29 | 85% | 552 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 387 | 4 | 3 | 103.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Castle | WR | 10 | 82 | 8.2 | 22 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Jason Kindley | CB | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 14 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Fitzgerald | WR | 9 | 205 | 22.8 | 104 | 2 | 78 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 193 | 48.3 | 98 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 122 | 13.6 | 103 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Robbie Robinson | RG | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 17 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| D.J. Castle | WR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 66 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Braylon Whitfield | CB | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 39 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Eric Barker | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 36 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Dre White | CB | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 33 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jason Kindley | CB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Richardson | FS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Peterson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Logan | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Rivera | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jesus Quintana | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevor Whitaker | LT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Russo | RT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eric Amaro | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Connor Sabin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Peck | LT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Calhoun | TE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Reyes | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brett Sherman | RT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Roth | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dave Carter | WR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Wallace | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvey Yarbrough | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Jenkins | HB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manuel Villalobos | TE | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 34 |

