Denver
Broncos
3-3
14
FINAL
17
Arizona
Cardinals
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Denver Broncos 17-14 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications looming, both teams fought hard to secure a crucial victory, but it was the Cardinals who came out on top this time.
Offensively, Justin Fields led the way for Arizona, throwing for two touchdowns while managing the game effectively. On the opposing side, Bo Nix showcased his skills with 235 passing yards, but it was De'Von Achane who truly stole the spotlight for the Broncos, racking up an impressive 187 receiving yards along with 36 rushing yards, highlighting his versatility.
Defensively, the Cardinals were able to create key turnovers, with Budda Baker snagging an interception that shifted momentum at a critical juncture. Nik Bonitto of the Broncos was a force on defense, recording 4.5 sacks and five total tackles, but ultimately, Arizona’s ability to capitalize on turnovers was the turning point in their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 14 | 7 | 235 | 1 | 1 | 89.8 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 18 | 13 | 222 | 2 | 0 | 150.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 187 | 46.8 | 2 | 99 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 7 | 168 | 24.0 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 2 | 133 | 66.5 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Reggie Virgil | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 5 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

