The 2022 season was the Arizona Cardinals ' 103rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 35th in Arizona , and their fourth and final under head coach Kliff Kingsbury . They attempted to become the third straight team in NFL history to host and win the Super Bowl as that year's Super Bowl was held at State Farm Stadium . However, they failed to improve upon their 11–6 record from the previous year after a Week 11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and missed the postseason after a Week 15 loss against the Denver Broncos .[ 1]
Key season-ending injuries to their starters and inconsistencies on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball ultimately led to a season-ending seven-game losing streak and a third consecutive late-season collapse, as they matched a franchise record of 13 losses in a season that was set in the 2000 and 2018 squads. To add to those struggles, they had also lost eight home games this season, surpassing the 2018 squad for the most home losses in franchise history, only having won a single home game since Week 8 of the previous season. The team was also plagued by drama before and during the season, which was seen by some observers as a reason for Arizona's dismal performance in 2022.[ 2] [ 3]
A day after the season ended, the team announced that neither head coach Kliff Kingsbury nor general manager Steve Keim (who held his position since 2013) would be returning the upcoming season.[ 4] Defensive Player of the Year winner J.J. Watt , as he officially announced his retirement following an overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .
Organizational drama
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Following an 11–6 2021 season and a playoff appearance for the first time since 2015 , the Arizona Cardinals hoped to become the third consecutive team to win a Super Bowl in their home stadium. Instead, Arizona experienced a disastrous and drama-plagued 2022 season.
During the offseason, quarterback Kyler Murray deleted all references towards the Cardinals organization from his social media accounts, which suggested that a rift was growing between him and the organization.[ 5] Warren Moon , who perceived the clause as stereotypical towards black quarterbacks . In response to the criticism, the team removed the clause a week later.[ 6]
Throughout the season, the relationship between Murray and head coach Kliff Kingsbury deteriorated. For example, Murray and Kingsbury engaged in a heated sideline argument during a game against the New Orleans Saints .[ 7] Los Angeles Chargers .[ 8] Patrick Peterson , to question Murray’s character, focus, and work ethic.[ 9] [ 10]
Murray was far from the only Cardinal to be a source of drama. For example, on May 2, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins got suspended for six games for failing a drug test.[ 11] Marquise Brown was arrested during the offseason for speeding.[ 12] Sean Kugler was fired by the team after he allegedly groped a woman in Mexico City before an international game against the San Francisco 49ers .[ 13]
The off-field noise and injuries to key players, including Murray, were too much to overcome for Arizona, who cratered to a ghastly 4–13 record. Before and during the season, several former Cardinals, including Peterson and running back Chase Edmonds , argued that the team culture under Kingsbury, general manager Steve Keim , and team owner Michael Bidwill was responsible for the team’s general lack of success in recent seasons.[ 14] [ 4]
Draft trades
^ a b The Cardinals traded a first-round selection (23rd overall) to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for WR Marquise Brown and a third-round selection (100th overall).
^ The Cardinals traded a fourth-round selection (128th overall) and a 2021 fifth-round selection to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for 2021 fourth- and sixth-round selections.
^ The Cardinals traded CB Tay Gowan and a fifth-round selection (166th overall) to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for TE Zach Ertz .
2022 Arizona Cardinals staff
Front office
Owner/chairman/president – Michael Bidwill
General manager – Steve Keim
Vice president of player personnel – Quentin Harris
Vice president of pro personnel – Adrian Wilson
Vice president of football operations & facilities – Matt Caracciolo
Director of player personnel – Dru Grigson
Director of college scouting – Chris Culmer
Director of football administration – Matt Harriss
Senior personnel executive – Terry McDonough Head coaches
Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Assistant special teams – Devin Fitzsimmons Strength and conditioning
Strength and conditioning – Buddy Morris
Assistant strength and conditioning – Mark Naylor
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Week 1: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
ARI – James Conner 2-yard rush (Matt Prater kick), 13:05. Chiefs 14–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:15.
KC – Clyde Edwards-Helaire 4-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (kick failed, wide right), 7:32. Chiefs 20–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:33.
KC – Harrison Butker 54-yard field goal, 0:02. Chiefs 23–7. Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 0:33. Third quarter
KC – Jody Fortson 1-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 9:55. Chiefs 30–7. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:12.
KC – Mecole Hardman 2-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 3:56. Chiefs 37–7. Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 4:53. Fourth quarter
ARI – Marquise Brown 6-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Kyler Murray–Zach Ertz pass), 12:52. Chiefs 37–15. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:04.
KC – Isiah Pacheco 3-yard rush (Harrison Butker kick), 7:39. Chiefs 44–15. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 5:13.
ARI – Zach Ertz 6-yard pass from Kyler Murray (pass failed), 5:11. Chiefs 44–21. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:28.
Top passers
KC – Patrick Mahomes – 30/39, 360 yards, 5 TD
ARI – Kyler Murray – 22/34, 193 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
KC – Isiah Pacheco – 12 rushes, 62 yards, TD
ARI – Kyler Murray – 5 rushes, 29 yards Top receivers
KC – Travis Kelce – 8 receptions, 121 yards, TD
ARI – Greg Dortch – 7 receptions, 63 yards
The Cardinals were quickly overwhelmed by a high-powered Chiefs defense, finding themselves down 7–37 at the end of the third quarter. A late rally attempt fell well short, and Arizona was handed an 0–1 start for the first time since 2018.
Week 2: at Las Vegas Raiders
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
LV – Daniel Carlson 32-yard field goal, 11:40. Raiders 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:41.
LV – Darren Waller 3-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 7:00. Raiders 17–0. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 2:02.
LV – Daniel Carlson 55-yard field goal, 0:00. Raiders 20–0. Drive: 9 plays, 36 yards, 1:51. Third quarter
ARI – Greg Dortch 5-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Matt Prater kick), 6:03. Raiders 20–7. Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, 5:27.
LV – Daniel Carlson 25-yard field goal, 1:38. Raiders 23–7. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 4:25. Fourth quarter
ARI – Darrel Williams 1-yard rush (Kyler Murray run), 8:13. Raiders 23–15. Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 3:54.
ARI – Kyler Murray 3-yard rush (Kyler Murray–A. J. Green pass), 0:00. Tied 23–23. Drive: 18 plays, 73 yards, 4:43. Overtime
ARI – Byron Murphy 59-yard fumble return, 3:51. Cardinals 29–23.
Top passers
ARI – Kyler Murray – 31/49, 277 yards, TD, INT
LV – Derek Carr – 25/39, 252 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
ARI – Darrel Williams – 8 rushes, 59 yards, TD
LV – Josh Jacobs – 19 rushes, 69 yards Top receivers
After trailing 7–23 at the end of the third quarter, the Cardinals came back to force overtime. A fumble recovery led to a Cardinals touchdown. With the win, they improved to 1–1.
Week 3: vs. Los Angeles Rams
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Week 3: Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Rams 10
3
7 0 20
Cardinals
0
6
3 3 12
at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Date : September 25Game time : 1:25 p.m. MSTGame weather : None (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 63,243Referee : Adrian Hill TV announcers (Fox ) : Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez and Laura OkminRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
LAR – Matt Gay 22-yard field goal, 9:45. Rams 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 31 yards, 3:49.
LAR – Cooper Kupp 20-yard run (Matt Gay kick), 4:00. Rams 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 4:50. Second quarter
LAR – Matt Gay 40-yard field goal, 13:23. Rams 13–0. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 3:08.
ARI – Matt Prater 23-yard field goal, 1:51. Rams 13–3. Drive: 19 plays, 65 yards, 9:30.
ARI – Matt Prater 43-yard field goal, 0:02. Rams 13–6. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 0:46. Third quarter
ARI – Matt Prater 49-yard field goal, 5:10. Rams 13–9. Drive: 16 plays, 58 yards, 7:47.
LAR – Cam Akers 14-yard run (Matt Gay kick), 1:00. Rams 20–9. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:10. Fourth quarter
ARI – Matt Prater 31-yard field goal, 1:07. Rams 20–12. Drive: 17 plays, 84 yards, 5:32.
Top passers
Top rushers
LAR – Cam Akers – 12 rushes, 61 yards, TD
ARI – James Conner – 13 rushes, 39 yards Top receivers
With 1:07 left, Matt Prater attempted an onside kick, but failed. With the loss, the Cardinals dropped to 1–2.
Week 4: at Carolina Panthers
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
CAR – Frankie Luvu 33-yard interception return (Eddy Piñeiro kick), 12:13. Panthers 7–0.
ARI – Matt Prater 33-yard field goal, 3:34. Panthers 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 3:19.
CAR – Eddy Piñeiro 54-yard field goal, 3:34. Panthers 10–3. Drive: 5 plays, 29 yards, 0:21. Third quarter
ARI – Zach Ertz 2-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Matt Prater kick), 7:42. Tied 10–10. Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 5:08. Fourth quarter
ARI – Matt Prater 39-yard field goal, 3:34. Cardinals 13–10. Drive: 15 plays, 57 yards, 9:26.
ARI - Kyler Murray 4-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 10:26. Cardinals 20–10. Drive: 2 plays, 5 yards, 0:42
ARI – Marquise Brown 23-yard pass from Kyler Murray (pass failed), 7:37. Cardinals 26–10. Drive: 3 plays, 31 yards, 1:36.
CAR – Christian McCaffrey 13-yard pass from Baker Mayfield (pass failed), 4:47. Cardinals 26–16. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 2:50.
Top passers
ARI – Kyler Murray – 23/32, 207 yards, 2 TD, INT
CAR – Baker Mayfield – 22/36, 197 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
ARI – James Conner – 15 rushes, 55 yards
CAR – Christian McCaffrey – 8 rushes, 27 yards Top receivers
ARI – Marquise Brown – 6 receptions, 88 yards, TD
CAR – Christian McCaffrey – 9 receptions, 81 yards, TD
After stopping a Panthers' comeback, the Cardinals won the game 26–16. With the win, the Cardinals improved to 2–2.
Week 5: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
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Week 5: Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Eagles 7
7
3 3 20
Cardinals
0
10
0 7 17
at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
PHI – Jalen Hurts 1-yard run (Cameron Dicker kick), 10:11. Eagles 14–0. Drive: 16 plays, 87 yards, 7:20.
ARI – Marquise Brown 25-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Matt Ammendola kick), 5:24. Eagles 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 2:16.
ARI – Matt Ammendola 20-yard field goal, 0:00. Eagles 14–10. Drive: 16 plays, 91 yards, 3:22. Third quarter
PHI – Cameron Dicker 42-yard field goal, 9:57. Eagles 17–10. Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 5:03. Fourth quarter
ARI – Eno Benjamin 11-yard run (Matt Ammendola kick), 9:43. Tied 17–17. Drive: 12 plays, 90 yards, 5:37.
PHI – Cameron Dicker 23-yard field goal, 1:45. Eagles 20–17. Drive: 17 plays, 70 yards, 7:58.
Top passers
Top rushers
PHI – Jalen Hurts – 15 rushes, 61 yards, 2 TD
ARI – James Conner – 9 rushes, 55 yards Top receivers
Not only did the Cardinals lose to the Eagles at home for the first time since 2001, but they also lost their eighth consecutive game at State Farm Stadium . A missed field goal with 0:22 left sealed the loss for the Cardinals.
Week 6: at Seattle Seahawks
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Week 6: Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Cardinals
3
0
6 0 9
Seahawks 3
6
3 7 19
at Lumen Field , Seattle, Washington
Date : October 16Game time : 1:05 p.m. MST & PDTGame weather : Sunny, 72 °F (22 °C)Game attendance : 68,867Referee : Shawn Hochuli TV announcers (Fox) : Chris Myers, Robert Smith and Jen HaleRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
ARI – Matt Ammendola 23-yard field goal, 10:20. Cardinals 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 4:40.
SEA – Jason Myers 39-yard field goal, 6:41. Tied 3–3. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 3:39. Second quarter
SEA – Jason Myers 27-yard field goal, 6:05. Seahawks 6–3. Drive: 10 plays, 51 yards, 4:44.
SEA – Jason Myers 34-yard field goal, 0:00. Seahawks 9–3. Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 0:55. Third quarter
SEA – Jason Myers 32-yard field goal, 4:11. Seahawks 12–3. Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 5:00.
ARI – Chris Banjo fumble recovery in the end zone (kick failed, wide left), 0:54. Seahawks 12–9. Fourth quarter
SEA – Kenneth Walker III 11-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 13:24. Seahawks 19–9. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:30.
Top passers
Top rushers
ARI – Kyler Murray – 10 rushes, 100 yards
SEA – Kenneth Walker III – 21 rushes, 97 yards, TD Top receivers
Week 7: vs. New Orleans Saints
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Week 7: New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Saints
7
7
3 17 34
Cardinals 3
25
7 7 42
at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
ARI – Rodrigo Blankenship 28-yard field goal, 13:15. Saints 7–6. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:51.
NO – Taysom Hill 3-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Wil Lutz kick), 10:29. Saints 14–6. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:46.
ARI – Keaontay Ingram 2-yard run (Eno Benjamin run), 2:28. Tied 14–14. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 8:01.
ARI – Marco Wilson 38-yard interception return (kick failed, wide left), 1:50. Cardinals 20–14.
ARI – Isaiah Simmons 56-yard interception return (Kyler Murray –Zach Ertz pass), 0:46. Cardinals 28–14. Third quarter
NO – Wil Lutz 25-yard field goal, 9:44. Cardinals 28–17. Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 4:16.
ARI – Greg Dortch 5-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 0:29. Cardinals 35–17. Drive: 12 plays, 85 yards, 6:31. Fourth quarter
NO – Juwan Johnson 17-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Wil Lutz kick), 11:14. Cardinals 35–24. Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 1:40.
ARI – Eno Benjamin 5-yard run (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 6:22. Cardinals 42–24. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 4:52.
NO – Juwan Johnson 1-yard pass from Andy Dalton (Wil Lutz kick), 3:07. Cardinals 42–31. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:15.
NO – Wil Lutz 45-yard field goal, 0:43. Cardinals 42–34. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 1:57.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
This would be the first time the Arizona Cardinals scored more than 40 points in a game since January 1, 2017 at the LA Rams ( 44–7 )
Week 8: at Minnesota Vikings
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Week 8: Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Cardinals
3
7
13 3 26
Vikings 7
7
14 6 34
at U.S. Bank Stadium , Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date : October 30Game time : 12:00 p.m. CDT /10:00 a.m. MSTGame weather : None (indoor stadium)Game attendance : 66,742Referee : Brad Allen TV announcers (Fox) : Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth and Kristina PinkRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
MIN – Kirk Cousins 17-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 10:12. Vikings 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:48.
ARI – Matt Prater 44-yard field goal, 6:04. Vikings 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 4:08. Second quarter
MIN – Johnny Mundt 1-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph kick), 9:54. Vikings 14–3. Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 5:00.
ARI – DeAndre Hopkins 6-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Matt Prater kick), 0:47. Vikings 14–10. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 2:52. Third quarter
ARI – Zach Ertz 8-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Matt Prater kick), 9:01. Cardinals 17–14. Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:14.
MIN – Alexander Mattison 7-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 5:47. Vikings 21–17. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:14.
MIN – Dalvin Cook 4-yard run (Greg Joseph kick), 4:07. Vikings 28–17. Drive: 4 plays, 31 yards, 1:20.
ARI – Rondale Moore 38-yard pass from Kyler Murray (pass failed), 2:27. Vikings 28–23. Drive: 4 plays, 70 yards, 1:40. Fourth quarter
ARI – Matt Prater 34-yard field goal, 12:32. Vikings 28–26. Drive: 7 plays, 8 yards, 3:27.
MIN – K. J. Osborn 5-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (kick failed, hit left upright), 8:36. Vikings 34–26. Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards, 1:58.
Top passers
Top rushers
ARI – Kyler Murray – 6 rushes, 36 yards
MIN – Dalvin Cook – 20 rushes, 111 yards, TD Top receivers
Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
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Week 9: Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Seahawks 3
7
7 14 31
Cardinals
7
0
7 7 21
at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
SEA – DK Metcalf 4-yard pass from Geno Smith (Jason Myers kick), 11:59. Seahawks 10–7. Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 6:08. Third quarter
ARI – Zaven Collins 30-yard interception return (Matt Prater kick), 9:18. Cardinals 14–10.
SEA – Tyler Lockett 9-yard pass from Geno Smith (Jason Myers kick), 2:43. Seahawks 17–14. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:35. Fourth quarter
SEA – Kenneth Walker III 1-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 7:32. Seahawks 24–14. Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, 6:46.
ARI – Zach Ertz 6-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Matt Prater kick), 3:32. Seahawks 24–21. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 4:00.
SEA – Kenneth Walker III 5-yard run (Jason Myers kick), 2:14. Seahawks 31–21. Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 1:18.
Top passers
Top rushers
SEA – Kenneth Walker III – 26 rushes, 109 yards, 2 TD
ARI – Kyler Murray – 8 rushes, 60 yards Top receivers
Week 10: at Los Angeles Rams
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Week 10: Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Cardinals 3
14
0 10 27
Rams
3
0
7 7 17
at SoFi Stadium , Inglewood, California
Date : November 13Game time : 2:25 p.m. MST/1:25 p.m. PSTGame weather : Sunny, 68 °F (20 °C)Game attendance : 71,752Referee : Clete BlakemanTV announcers (Fox) : Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon SpakeRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
LAR – Matt Gay 36-yard field goal, 6:16. Rams 3–0. Drive: 14 plays, 57 yards, 8:44.
ARI – Tristan Vizcaino 36-yard field goal, 0:13. Tied 3–3. Drive: 14 plays, 57 yards, 6:03. Second quarter
ARI – James Conner 4-yard run (Tristan Vizcaino kick), 1:56. Cardinals 10–3. Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards, 6:31.
ARI – A. J. Green 6-yard pass from Colt McCoy (Tristan Vizcaino kick), 0:24. Cardinals 17–3. Drive: 5 plays, 30 yards, 1:10. Third quarter
LAR – Darrell Henderson 4-yard run (Matt Gay kick), 4:24. Cardinals 17-10. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:07. Fourth quarter
ARI – James Conner 9-yard run (Tristan Vizcaino kick), 7:41. Cardinals 24–10. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 5:03.
ARI – Tristan Vizcaino 46-yard field goal, 3:44. Cardinals 27–10. Drive: 4 plays, -3 yards, 1:49.
LAR – Van Jefferson 3-yard pass from John Wolford (Matt Gay kick), 0:07. Cardinals 27–17. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:37.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 11: vs. San Francisco 49ers
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NFL Mexico City games
Game information
First quarter
ARI – Matt Prater 40-yard field goal, 8:00. Cardinals 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 4:38. Second quarter
SF – Brandon Aiyuk 7-yard pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (Robbie Gould kick), 13:35. 49ers 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 82 yards, 4:06.
SF – George Kittle 39-yard pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (Robbie Gould kick), 8:42. 49ers 14–3. Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 0:55.
ARI – James Conner 2-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 4:19. 49ers 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:23.
SF – Robbie Gould 39-yard field goal, 0:43. 49ers 17–10. Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 3:36. Third quarter
SF – Deebo Samuel 39-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), 10:34. 49ers 24–10. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:26.
SF – Brandon Aiyuk 13-yard pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (Robbie Gould kick), 0:28. 49ers 31–10. Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 3:57. Fourth quarter
SF – George Kittle 32-yard pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (Robbie Gould kick), 10:08. 49ers 38–10. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 3:02.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 12: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
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Week 12: Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Chargers 0
14
3 8 25
Cardinals
7
10
0 7 24
at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
ARI – Matt Prater 43-yard field goal, 14:03. Cardinals 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 2:48.
LAC – Keenan Allen 2-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick), 8:51. Cardinals 10–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:12.
LAC – DeAndre Carter 33-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker kick), 4:28. Chargers 14–10. Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 2:35.
ARI – Kyler Murray 5-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 0:12. Cardinals 17–14. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 4:16. Third quarter
LAC – Cameron Dicker 26-yard yard field goal, 4:28. Tied 17–17. Drive: 14 plays, 53 yards, 6:33. Fourth quarter
ARI – James Conner 6-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Matt Prater kick), 13:31. Cardinals 24–17. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:57.
LAC – Austin Ekeler 1-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Justin Herbert–Gerald Everett pass), 0:15. Chargers 25–24. Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 1:33.
Top passers
Top rushers
LAC – Justin Herbert – 4 rushes, 38 yards
ARI – James Conner – 25 rushes, 120 yards Top receivers
Week 14: vs. New England Patriots
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Week 14: New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Patriots 0
10
10 7 27
Cardinals
0
13
0 0 13
at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Date : Game time : 6:15 p.m. MSTGame weather : None (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 63,251Referee : Shawn Smith TV announcers (ESPN) : Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa SaltersRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
ARI – Matt Prater 33-yard field goal, 14:52. Cardinals 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 21 yards, 2:16.
NE – Kevin Harris 14-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 11:25. Patriots 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:27.
ARI – Matt Prater 32-yard field goal, 9:35. Patriots 7–6. Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 1:50.
ARI – James Conner 10-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 2:59. Cardinals 13–7. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:54.
NE – Nick Folk 51-yard field goal, 0:00. Cardinals 13–10. Drive: 6 plays, 35 yards, 0:32. Third quarter
NE – Nick Folk 23-yard field goal, 10:15. Tied 13–13. Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 4:45.
NE – Raekwon McMillan 23-yard fumble return (Nick Folk kick), 5:32. Patriots 20–13. Fourth quarter
NE – Pierre Strong Jr. 3-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 14:09. Patriots 27–13. Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:58.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 15: at Denver Broncos
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Week 15: Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Cardinals
0
6
3 6 15
Broncos 3
0
7 14 24
at Empower Field at Mile High , Denver, Colorado
Date : December 18Game time : 2:05 p.m. MSTGame weather : Parly cloudy, 39 °F (4 °C)Game attendance : 75,179Referee : Jerome BogerTV announcers (Fox) : Chris Myers, Robert Smith and Jen HaleRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
DEN – Brandon McManus 52-yard field goal, 10:27. Broncos 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 41 yards, 4:33. Second quarter
ARI – Matt Prater 45-yard field goal, 10:35. Tied 3–3. Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 4:57.
ARI – Matt Prater 50-yard field goal, 0:00. Cardinals 6–3. Drive: 4 plays, 19 yards, 0:38. Third quarter
ARI – Matt Prater 55-yard field goal, 8:55. Cardinals 9–3. Drive: 11 plays, 38 yards, 6:05.
DEN – Marlon Mack 3-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 5:58. Broncos 10–9. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:57. Fourth quarter
DEN – Latavius Murray 10-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 11:00. Broncos 17–9. Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 2:25.
DEN – Eric Tomlinson 3-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Brandon McManus kick), 9:29. Broncos 24–9. Drive: 2 plays, 5 yards, 0:41.
ARI – James Conner 1-yard run (pass failed), 6:01. Broncos 24–15. Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 3:28.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 16: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Christmas Day games
Week 16: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Buccaneers 3
3
0 10 3 19
Cardinals
3
3
0 10 0 16
at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Game information
First quarter
TB – Ryan Succop 38-yard field goal, 13:23. Buccaneers 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 1:37.
ARI – Matt Prater 56-yard field goal, 0:32. Tied 3–3. Drive: 5 plays, 23 yards, 1:15. Second quarter
TB – Ryan Succop 35-yard field goal, 8:14. Buccaneers 6–3. Drive: 15 plays, 58 yards, 7:18.
ARI – Matt Prater 53-yard field goal, 0:08. Tied 6–6. Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 0:59. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
ARI – Matt Prater 39-yard field goal, 14:07. Cardinals 9–6. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:01.
ARI – James Conner 22-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 10:47. Cardinals 16–6. Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 1:39.
TB – Rachaad White 3-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 8:03. Cardinals 16–13. Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 2:44.
TB – Ryan Succop 42-yard field goal, 2:27. Tied 16–16. Drive: 9 plays, 31 yards, 2:22. Overtime
TB – Ryan Succop 40-yard field goal, 3:41. Buccaneers 19–16. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:02.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
TB – Leonard Fournette – 9 receptions, 90 yards
ARI – Greg Dortch – 10 receptions, 98 yards
Week 17: at Atlanta Falcons
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Week 17: Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Cardinals
3
10
3 3 19
Falcons 0
14
0 6 20
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium , Atlanta, Georgia
Date : January 1Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. MSTGame weather : None (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 69,269Referee : Alex KempTV announcers (Fox) : Jason Benetti , Brady Quinn and Megan OliviRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
ARI – Matt Prater 38-yard field goal, 8:24. Cardinals 3–0. Drive: 14 plays, 55 yards, 6:36. Second quarter
ATL – Tyler Allgeier 5-yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), 13:38. Falcons 7–3. Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 9:46.
ARI – Trey McBride 4-yard pass from David Blough (Matt Prater kick), 10:00. Cardinals 10–7. Drive: 2 plays, 8 yards, 0:36.
ATL – Cordarrelle Patterson 5-yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), 1:47. Falcons 14–10. Drive: 1 plays, 5 yards, 0:04.
ARI – Matt Prater 36-yard field goal, 0:02. Falcons 14–13. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 1:45. Third quarter
ARI – Matt Prater 36-yard field goal, 9:00. Cardinals 16–14. Drive: 11 plays, 81 yards, 3:47. Fourth quarter
ATL – Younghoe Koo 27-yard field goal, 9:36. Falcons 17–16. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 3:51.
ARI – Matt Prater 57-yard field goal, 4:57. Cardinals 19–17. Drive: 11 plays, 36 yards, 4:39.
ATL – Younghoe Koo 21-yard field goal, 0:00. Falcons 20–19. Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 4:57.
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Week 18: at San Francisco 49ers
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Week 18: Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary
Quarter
Total
Cardinals
6
7
0 0 13
49ers 7
14
17 0 38
at Levi's Stadium , Santa Clara, California
Date : January 8Game time : 1:25 p.m. PSTGame weather : Cloudy, 60 °F (16 °C)Game attendance : 71,638Referee : Adrian HillTV announcers (Fox) : Chris Myers, Robert Smith and Jen HaleRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
SF – Elijah Mitchell 5-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), 12:07. 49ers 14–6. Drive: 3 plays, 18 yards, 1:43.
ARI – Corey Clement 1-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 4:41. 49ers 14–13. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 7:26.
SF – George Kittle 4-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Robbie Gould kick), 0:19. 49ers 21–13. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:22. Third quarter
SF – Elijah Mitchell 6-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), 11:32. 49ers 28–13. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:28.
SF – Robbie Gould 27-yard field goal, 5:47. 49ers 31–13. Drive: 8 plays, 25 yards, 4:36.
SF – George Kittle 1-yard pass from Brock Purdy (Robbie Gould kick), 1:01. 49ers 38–13. Drive: 6 plays, 28 yards, 3:12. Fourth quarter
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#
Team
Division
W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
SOS
SOV
STK
Division leaders
1
Philadelphia Eagles
East
14
3
0
.824
4–2
9–3
.474
.460
W1
2[ a]
San Francisco 49ers
West
13
4
0
.765
6–0
10–2
.417
.414
W10
3[ a]
Minnesota Vikings
North
13
4
0
.765
4–2
8–4
.474
.425
W1
4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
South
8
9
0
.471
4–2
8–4
.503
.426
L1
Wild cards
5
Dallas Cowboys
East
12
5
0
.706
4–2
8–4
.507
.485
L1
6
New York Giants
East
9
7
1
.559
1–4–1
4–7–1
.526
.395
L1
7[ b]
Seattle Seahawks
West
9
8
0
.529
4–2
6–6
.462
.382
W2
Did not qualify for the postseason
8[ b]
Detroit Lions
North
9
8
0
.529
5–1
7–5
.535
.451
W2
9
Washington Commanders
East
8
8
1
.500
2–3–1
5–6–1
.536
.449
W1
10
Green Bay Packers
North
8
9
0
.471
3–3
6–6
.524
.449
L1
11[ c]
Carolina Panthers
South
7
10
0
.412
4–2
6–6
.474
.437
W1
12[ c] [ d]
New Orleans Saints
South
7
10
0
.412
2–4
5–7
.507
.462
L1
13[ c] [ d]
Atlanta Falcons
South
7
10
0
.412
2–4
6–6
.467
.429
W2
14
Los Angeles Rams
West
5
12
0
.294
1–5
3–9
.517
.341
L2
15
Arizona Cardinals
West
4
13
0
.235
1–5
3–9
.529
.368
L7
16
Chicago Bears
North
3
14
0
.176
0–6
1–11
.571
.480
L10
Tiebreakers [ e]
^ a b San Francisco finished ahead of Minnesota based on conference record (10–2 vs. 8–4).
^ a b Seattle finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory, claiming the 7th and final playoff spot.
^ a b c Carolina finished ahead of New Orleans and Atlanta based on head-to-head record (3–1 vs. 2–2/1–3).
^ a b New Orleans finished ahead of Atlanta based on head-to-head sweep.
^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.
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