New Orleans
Saints
2-4
42
FINAL
59
Arizona
Cardinals
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Arizona Cardinals topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 59-42 in Week 7 of the 2028 season. The victory solidifies Arizona's position in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive firepower and resilience against a determined Saints squad.
Leading the charge for the Cardinals was Big D Randy, who delivered an impressive performance with 558 passing yards and an astonishing eight touchdown passes. His connection with Pete Crow-Armstrong proved unstoppable, as Crow-Armstrong racked up 413 receiving yards, making critical plays that kept the Saints on their heels throughout the game. Bucky Irving added to the offensive onslaught with a solid rushing effort, contributing 57 yards on the ground.
The Cardinals' defense made pivotal plays that shifted momentum in their favor, most notably through Quatro Quatro, who recorded two sacks, applying constant pressure on the Saints’ quarterback. Garrett Williams also contributed with a crucial interception that thwarted a Saints drive, while Jihaad Campbell led New Orleans with five tackles, but it wasn't enough to contain Arizona's explosive offense. The turning point came early in the second half when the Cardinals scored two quick touchdowns, seizing control and ultimately sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big D Randy | QB | 35 | 20 | 57% | 558 | 8 | 0 | 141.3 |
| Jordan Baker | QB | 31 | 20 | 65% | 414 | 6 | 2 | 120.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 14 | 57 | 4.1 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Baker | QB | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 32 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Brad Pollard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | WR | 11 | 413 | 37.5 | 160 | 6 | 64 | 1 |
| Mateo Espinosa | TE | 8 | 204 | 25.5 | 135 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 32 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 22 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 50 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Bojangle McCracken | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quatro Quatro | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Julian Love | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Easton Freeman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Ruiz | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Klay Berger | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luke Kuechly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 2 | 8 | 34 |
| Jason Myers | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

