Arizona
Cardinals
4-5-1
37
FINAL
34
Kansas City
Chiefs
5-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 37-34, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested game. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was Arizona that ultimately emerged victorious in this high-stakes battle.
Patrick Mahomes was the standout for Kansas City, throwing for an impressive 354 yards and five touchdowns, highlighting his ability to keep the Chiefs in contention. However, it was Jeremiyah Love of the Cardinals who stole the show on the ground with 131 rushing yards, providing a crucial balance to Arizona's offensive strategy. Meanwhile, Brian Thomas Jr. made significant contributions in the air, racking up 138 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win for the Chiefs.
Defensively, the Cardinals were led by Antonio Johnson, who recorded three total tackles, but it was the team's ability to bend without breaking that proved vital. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Arizona's defense held strong, forcing a crucial turnover that set the stage for the game-winning drive. With both teams battling fiercely, it was Arizona's resilience on defense that ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 22 | 18 | 82% | 354 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Ty Simpson | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 265 | 4 | 0 | 144.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 20 | 131 | 6.5 | 41 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 8 | 70 | 8.8 | 11 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 2 | 138 | 69.0 | 66 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 126 | 31.5 | 43 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 38 | 3 | 61 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 34 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 57 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khyiris Tonga | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wydett Williams Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 50 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

