Las Vegas
Raiders
14-1
26
FINAL
38
Arizona
Cardinals
12-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Arizona Cardinals secured a decisive 38-26 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Cardinals showcased their offensive firepower, securing their spot in the postseason with this crucial win.
Carson Beck was the standout performer for Arizona, throwing for an impressive 337 yards and four touchdowns. His ability to connect with receivers downfield opened up the Raiders' defense, allowing the Cardinals to build an early lead. On the other side, Mike Washington Jr. led the Raiders' ground game with 76 rushing yards, while Brock Bowers made his presence felt with 130 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Cardinals stepped up when it mattered most, with Dadrion Taylor-Demerson leading the team in tackles. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Mack Wilson Sr. intercepted a pass, swinging the momentum firmly in Arizona's favor. Despite Maxx Crosby's efforts for Las Vegas, including a sack, the Cardinals' defense held strong, allowing them to outlast the Raiders and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 26 | 17 | 65% | 337 | 4 | 1 | 132.2 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 279 | 2 | 5 | 78.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 11 | 76 | 6.9 | 15 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 14 | 63 | 4.5 | 16 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 5 | 130 | 26.0 | 78 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 18 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 73 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 10 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 16 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 31 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 15 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 20 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Stills | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |