Arizona
Cardinals
0-1
45
FINAL
42
Cleveland
Browns
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 45-42 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. Both teams came into the game looking to establish their dominance early in the season, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Cardinals quarterback Kevin Jennings showcased his skills, throwing for 310 yards and leading the offense with precision. On the ground, Jeremiyah Love added a powerful dimension to the attack with 102 rushing yards, while the Browns’ Jayden Maiava kept pace by throwing four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure. KC Concepcion Jr. stepped up for Cleveland, racking up 116 receiving yards and keeping his team in contention throughout the game.
Defensively, the Cardinals made critical plays to secure their win, with Cody Simon recording a crucial sack that disrupted a Browns drive. Tyson Campbell's interception added to the defensive highlights, but it was the Cardinals' ability to withstand late-game pressure that proved decisive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cardinals' defense held strong, forcing a turnover on downs that allowed them to run out the clock and seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 310 | 3 | 2 | 113.6 |
| Jayden Maiava | QB | 21 | 12 | 57% | 297 | 4 | 2 | 101.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 16 | 102 | 6.4 | 14 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 10 | 54 | 5.4 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 50 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 104 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 8 | 87 | 10.9 | 55 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Cayden Lee | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 34 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | — | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Gotti | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Kite | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Austin Keys | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 42 |

