Arizona
Cardinals
4-2
49
FINAL
32
Cincinnati
Bengals
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling contest, the Arizona Cardinals topped the Cincinnati Bengals 49-32 in Week 15 of the 2027 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. This high-scoring affair showcased both teams' offensive firepower, but the Cardinals ultimately emerged victorious, outlasting the Bengals with a dominant performance.
Arizona's ground game was led by Jeremiyah Love, who racked up an impressive 205 rushing yards, consistently breaking through the Bengals' defense. Quarterback Joe Burrow of Cincinnati also put on a show, throwing for 373 yards and three touchdowns, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Cardinals' relentless offense. The combination of Love's rushing and Burrow's passing made for an exciting matchup.
Defensively, the Cardinals made key plays that swung momentum in their favor. Budda Baker's interception proved crucial, halting a Bengals drive that could have narrowed the gap. Rolijah Hardy's sack added to the pressure on Burrow, forcing him into tough situations throughout the game and ultimately contributing to the Cardinals' decisive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 15 | 50% | 373 | 3 | 3 | 89.3 |
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 17 | 12 | 71% | 206 | 2 | 1 | 126.1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 15 | 205 | 13.7 | 11 | 3 | 61 | 0 |
| Trinidad Chambliss | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 31 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 18 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 50 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 24 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 17 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 64 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Decker Degraaf | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adon Shuler | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Atkins | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rolijah Hardy | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 |

