New York
Jets
8-5
51
FINAL
26
Arizona
Cardinals
8-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 clash, the New York Jets defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a commanding score of 51-26, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season approaches its climax. The Jets showcased their offensive prowess, while the Cardinals struggled to keep pace in a high-stakes battle.
Geno Smith led the charge for New York, throwing for 318 yards and three touchdowns, displaying precision and poise throughout the game. Breece Hall was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 186 rushing yards, consistently breaking tackles and keeping the chains moving. Meanwhile, Marvin Harrison Jr. kept the Cardinals competitive with a standout performance, totaling 195 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Jets made critical plays that shifted momentum, highlighted by Minkah Fitzpatrick’s remarkable three interceptions, which thwarted any attempts at a Cardinals comeback. David Bailey added pressure to the Arizona offense with 1.5 sacks, contributing to a relentless defensive effort. The turning point came in the second quarter when Fitzpatrick's first interception set up a quick touchdown, pushing the Jets' lead to an insurmountable margin.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | QB | 24 | 19 | 79% | 318 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 28 | 12 | 43% | 271 | 2 | 3 | 62.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 16 | 186 | 11.6 | 17 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Isaiah Davis | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 1 | -10 | -10.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 7 | 195 | 27.9 | 61 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 5 | 126 | 25.2 | 75 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 17 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 30 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 18 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Blount | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 51 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

