Falcons at Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals 35, Atlanta Falcons 23 · The 32: 4th & Toxic
Final Score
Falcons 23 4 TD · 3 FG · 2 XP
Cardinals 35 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPCarson Beck 323 yds passingBijan Robinson 89 yds rushingZachariah Branch 120 yds receivingA.J. Terrell Jr 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 403 · 440Passing yards 244 · 323Rushing yards 159 · 117Completions 16/26 · 25/33Yards per carry 5.6 · 3.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 14d ago
In a pivotal Week 15 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 35-23, solidifying their playoff positioning. With both teams vying for crucial late-season momentum, the Cardinals emerged victorious, showcasing a balanced offensive attack and effective defense.
Carson Beck led the charge for Arizona, throwing for an impressive 323 yards and delivering key plays that kept the Falcons' defense on their heels. Though Max Duggan found the end zone twice for Atlanta, it wasn't enough to overcome the Cardinals' offensive firepower. Bijan Robinson also made a notable impact for the Falcons, rushing for 89 yards, while Zachariah Branch led all receivers with 120 yards, but their efforts fell short.
Defensively, the Cardinals made pivotal stops, highlighted by Dylan Stewart's sack that disrupted Atlanta's rhythm. A.J. Terrell Jr. of the Falcons recorded seven total tackles, but the Cardinals' ability to capitalize on their opportunities proved decisive. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Arizona scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach and sealing the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Max DugganQB | 16/26 | 62% | 244 | 2 | 0 | 118.1 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 25/33 | 76% | 323 | 1 | 0 | 116.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 13 | 89 | 6.8 | 47 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | — | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Max DugganQB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 16 | 59 | 3.7 | — | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson BeckQB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | 31 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Nate CarterHB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 5 | 120 | 24.0 | 97 | 2 | 89 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter JrTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Michael WilsonWR | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 32 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Max BredesonFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nate CarterHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr.MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HookerFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan StewartLEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb ProctorDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson ShararWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Xavier WattsFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RobinsonDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IVDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm RodriguezSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John WalkerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Jake BaileyP | 3/3 | 2 | 50 |
| Other | |||
| Chad RylandK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |