Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints Match Player Stats
The arizona cardinals vs new orleans saints match player stats from September 7, 2025, tell a clear story about how Arizona turned a relatively low-scoring contest into a 20-13 road victory. The Cardinals finished with a balanced offensive performance, while Kyler Murray protected the football and delivered two touchdown passes. New Orleans moved the ball more often through the air, but the Saints could not convert that production into passing touchdowns.
Arizona entered the fourth quarter with a 20-10 advantage and managed the final period without scoring. New Orleans added only a field goal in the fourth quarter, leaving the Cardinals with a seven-point victory.
The individual numbers also reveal several important details that a simple final score does not show. Trey Benson led Arizona in rushing with 69 yards on only eight carries. Marvin Harrison Jr. produced the Cardinals’ longest receiving play and scored a touchdown. Trey McBride added six receptions, while James Conner contributed both as a runner and receiver.
For New Orleans, Spencer Rattler completed 27 of 46 passes for 214 yards without an interception, but he did not throw a touchdown. Juwan Johnson led the Saints with eight receptions for 76 yards, while Chris Olave recorded seven catches on a team-high 13 targets.
This article breaks down the player statistics, team numbers, scoring pattern, offensive efficiency, defensive performances, special teams, and the most meaningful takeaways from the game.
Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints Match Player Stats: Game Overview
The game took place on September 7, 2025, with Arizona defeating New Orleans 20-13.
| Category | Arizona Cardinals | New Orleans Saints |
| Final Score | 20 | 13 |
| Record After Game | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Passing Yards | 163 | 214 |
| Rushing Yards | 146 | 107 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Total Receptions | 21 | 27 |
| Total Targets | 29 | 41 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks Allowed | 5 | 1 |
The first major point is that New Orleans actually gained more passing yards and completed more passes than Arizona. However, Arizona generated significantly more rushing production and found the end zone twice through the passing game.
That contrast is important.
The Cardinals did not need a huge passing total from Murray because their ground game produced 146 yards on 27 attempts. New Orleans, meanwhile, ran 22 times for 107 yards and relied more heavily on Rattler’s arm.
The Saints completed 27 passes compared with 21 for Arizona, but completions alone did not determine the result. Arizona’s two passing touchdowns were ultimately more valuable than New Orleans’ additional 51 passing yards.
How the Game Was Decided
The scoring pattern provides a useful framework for understanding the result.
First Quarter
Arizona scored three points in the opening quarter, while New Orleans was held scoreless.
Arizona 3, New Orleans 0
The Cardinals established an early advantage without creating a large separation.
Second Quarter
The second quarter was the game’s most productive period.
Arizona scored 14 points, while New Orleans scored 10.
That gave the Cardinals a 17-10 halftime lead.
The second quarter effectively created the foundation for Arizona’s victory. The Cardinals were able to turn offensive opportunities into touchdowns, while the Saints remained competitive but could not keep pace.
Third Quarter
Arizona added another three points in the third quarter.
New Orleans failed to score.
At that point, Arizona held a 20-10 advantage.
Fourth Quarter
Neither team scored a touchdown in the final period.
New Orleans added three points, cutting the deficit to seven, but Arizona’s defense prevented the Saints from completing the comeback.
The final score was therefore 20-13.
Kyler Murray’s Passing Performance
Kyler Murray was one of the most important players in the game.
He completed 21 of 29 attempts for 163 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per attempt. He threw two touchdowns and no interceptions.
His listed passer rating was 108.8, while his QBR was 49.4.
| Kyler Murray Statistic | Result |
| Completions | 21 |
| Attempts | 29 |
| Completion Rate | 72.4% |
| Passing Yards | 163 |
| Yards Per Attempt | 5.6 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Sacks | 5 |
| Sack Yards Lost | 33 |
| QBR | 49.4 |
| Passer Rating | 108.8 |
The completion percentage stands out because Murray completed more than 72 percent of his attempts.
At the same time, his 163 passing yards were not an especially large total. The explanation is that Arizona did not need Murray to carry the entire offense through the air.
The Cardinals complemented his passing with 146 rushing yards.
Murray also contributed 38 rushing yards on seven carries, giving Arizona another dimension on the ground.
One negative area was pressure. Murray was sacked five times for a combined loss of 33 yards. Those sacks reduced the efficiency of an otherwise clean passing performance.
Still, the most important statistic is the combination of two touchdown passes and zero interceptions.
That allowed Arizona to finish drives without giving New Orleans extra opportunities.
Spencer Rattler’s Passing Performance
Spencer Rattler produced more passing volume than Murray but did not generate a touchdown through the air.
He completed 27 of 46 attempts for 214 yards.
| Spencer Rattler Statistic | Result |
| Completions | 27 |
| Attempts | 46 |
| Completion Rate | 58.7% |
| Passing Yards | 214 |
| Yards Per Attempt | 4.7 |
| Touchdowns | 0 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Sacks | 1 |
| Sack Yards Lost | 6 |
| QBR | 45.0 |
| Passer Rating | 70.4 |
Rattler’s 214 yards were 51 more than Murray’s total.
However, his average of 4.7 yards per attempt was lower than Murray’s 5.6.
That difference matters because New Orleans needed 46 pass attempts to produce those 214 yards. Arizona generated its 163 passing yards on only 29 attempts.
Rattler avoided interceptions, which was a positive. He also took only one sack for six yards.
The bigger problem was finishing possessions.
New Orleans completed 27 passes and gained 214 receiving yards, yet the team finished with zero passing touchdowns.
That is one of the clearest statistical explanations for the seven-point loss.
Trey Benson Leads Arizona’s Rushing Attack
Trey Benson was Arizona’s leading rusher.
He carried the ball eight times for 69 yards, averaging 8.6 yards per carry.
His longest run was 52 yards.
| Trey Benson Rushing | Statistic |
| Carries | 8 |
| Yards | 69 |
| Average | 8.6 |
| Touchdowns | 0 |
| Long | 52 yards |
The 52-yard run is particularly significant.
Benson gained 69 yards on only eight attempts, meaning one explosive play accounted for a large portion of his total. His performance demonstrates why looking only at total rushing yards can sometimes hide the actual shape of a player’s contribution.
Arizona also used Benson as a receiver. He caught one pass for six yards.
His combined involvement therefore extended beyond traditional rushing production.
James Conner’s Contribution
James Conner carried 12 times for 39 yards.
His rushing average was 3.3 yards per carry, with a longest run of 12 yards.
That was not an explosive rushing performance, but Conner contributed in another important way.
He caught four passes for five yards and scored a receiving touchdown.
| James Conner | Statistic |
| Rushing Attempts | 12 |
| Rushing Yards | 39 |
| Rushing Average | 3.3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 |
| Receptions | 4 |
| Receiving Yards | 5 |
| Receiving TDs | 1 |
Conner’s touchdown demonstrates why offensive impact cannot always be judged by rushing efficiency alone.
His rushing average was modest, but he still found the end zone as a receiver.
Kyler Murray Adds 38 Rushing Yards
Murray carried seven times for 38 yards.
He averaged 5.4 yards per carry and had a 13-yard long.
That production helped Arizona reach 146 total rushing yards.
The Cardinals therefore had three meaningful rushing contributors:
- Trey Benson: 69 yards
- James Conner: 39 yards
- Kyler Murray: 38 yards
Those three players combined for 146 yards, matching Arizona’s entire team rushing total.
This balance made the Cardinals less dependent on passing production.
Alvin Kamara Leads New Orleans on the Ground
Alvin Kamara led the Saints’ rushing attack with 11 carries for 45 yards and one touchdown.
He averaged 4.1 yards per carry and recorded an 18-yard long.
| Alvin Kamara Rushing | Statistic |
| Carries | 11 |
| Yards | 45 |
| Average | 4.1 |
| Touchdowns | 1 |
| Long | 18 yards |
Kamara’s touchdown was New Orleans’ only rushing touchdown listed in the supplied statistics.
He also caught two passes for 12 yards.
His involvement in both phases gave him 57 total yards from scrimmage.
New Orleans’ Other Rushing Contributors
Rattler was the Saints’ second-leading rusher with 29 yards on four attempts.
Kendre Miller added 24 yards on five carries.
Devin Neal recorded nine yards on two carries.
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
| Alvin Kamara | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 1 | 18 |
| Spencer Rattler | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 12 |
| Kendre Miller | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 0 | 10 |
| Devin Neal | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 |
| Team Total | 22 | 107 | 4.9 | 1 | 18 |
The Saints averaged 4.9 yards per rushing attempt, which was respectable.
The challenge was that their rushing production did not produce enough scoring to overcome Arizona’s two passing touchdowns.
Marvin Harrison Jr. Makes the Biggest Receiving Impact
Marvin Harrison Jr. was Arizona’s leading receiver by yardage and one of the game’s most important offensive players.
He caught five passes for 71 yards and a touchdown.
His average was 14.2 yards per reception, and he recorded the longest reception of the game for Arizona at 45 yards.
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | Statistic |
| Receptions | 5 |
| Targets | 6 |
| Receiving Yards | 71 |
| Average | 14.2 |
| Touchdowns | 1 |
| Long | 45 yards |
Harrison’s numbers show efficiency as well as production.
He caught five of his six targets, a catch rate of more than 83 percent, while averaging 14.2 yards per reception.
His 45-yard reception also demonstrates his ability to create major field position gains.
The touchdown gave Arizona one of its two passing scores.
Trey McBride Provides Reliable Production
Trey McBride caught six passes for 61 yards on nine targets.
He averaged 10.2 yards per reception and recorded a 25-yard long.
| Trey McBride | Statistic |
| Receptions | 6 |
| Targets | 9 |
| Receiving Yards | 61 |
| Average | 10.2 |
| Touchdowns | 0 |
| Long | 25 yards |
McBride was Arizona’s most frequently targeted receiver in the supplied statistics.
His six receptions represented nearly 29 percent of Arizona’s 21 total completions.
That makes his contribution important even without a touchdown.
Together, Harrison and McBride accounted for 132 of Arizona’s 163 receiving yards.
That is approximately 81 percent of the Cardinals’ receiving yardage.
Arizona’s Other Receivers
Arizona’s remaining receiving production was spread across several players.
Tip Reiman caught one pass for 10 yards.
Trey Benson caught one pass for six yards.
James Conner caught four passes for five yards and a touchdown.
Michael Wilson caught one pass for five yards.
Zay Jones caught one pass for four yards.
Elijah Higgins caught one pass for three yards.
Greg Dortch caught one pass for minus two yards.
The distribution shows that Arizona’s passing offense was heavily concentrated around Harrison and McBride, while the other players contributed smaller pieces.
Juwan Johnson Leads New Orleans in Receiving
Juwan Johnson led the Saints with eight receptions for 76 yards.
He was targeted 11 times and averaged 9.5 yards per reception.
His longest reception was 21 yards.
| Juwan Johnson | Statistic |
| Receptions | 8 |
| Targets | 11 |
| Receiving Yards | 76 |
| Average | 9.5 |
| Touchdowns | 0 |
| Long | 21 yards |
Johnson was the most productive Saints receiver by both receptions and receiving yards.
His eight catches accounted for almost 30 percent of New Orleans’ 27 completions.
Yet the Saints did not turn his volume into a receiving touchdown.
That distinction is central to understanding the final score.
Chris Olave Draws 13 Targets
Chris Olave was targeted 13 times, the highest target total among the Saints receivers listed.
He finished with seven receptions for 54 yards.
His average was 7.7 yards per catch, with a longest reception of 13 yards.
| Chris Olave | Statistic |
| Receptions | 7 |
| Targets | 13 |
| Receiving Yards | 54 |
| Average | 7.7 |
| Touchdowns | 0 |
| Long | 13 yards |
Olave’s 13 targets demonstrate how frequently the Saints looked in his direction.
However, the resulting 54 yards show that volume did not necessarily translate into explosive production.
He averaged only 7.7 yards per reception.
Rashid Shaheed and the Rest of the Saints Receivers
Rashid Shaheed caught six passes for 33 yards on nine targets.
Brandin Cooks added three receptions for 26 yards on four targets.
Devaughn Vele caught one pass for 13 yards.
Alvin Kamara contributed two receptions for 12 yards.
The complete receiving distribution was:
| Player | Rec. | Targets | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long |
| Juwan Johnson | 8 | 11 | 76 | 9.5 | 0 | 21 |
| Chris Olave | 7 | 13 | 54 | 7.7 | 0 | 13 |
| Rashid Shaheed | 6 | 9 | 33 | 5.5 | 0 | 17 |
| Brandin Cooks | 3 | 4 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 12 |
| Devaughn Vele | 1 | 2 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 |
| Alvin Kamara | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 |
| Team | 27 | 41 | 214 | 7.9 | 0 | 21 |
The Saints had more receiving volume than Arizona, but their longest listed reception was only 21 yards.
Arizona, by comparison, had Harrison’s 45-yard reception.
That explosive-play difference helps explain why Arizona could score 20 points despite having fewer passing yards.
Defensive Player Stats
Defense played a major role in keeping the final score relatively close.
Arizona recorded 74 total tackles, 38 solo tackles, one sack, three tackles for loss, 10 passes defended, and two quarterback hits.
New Orleans recorded 70 total tackles, 43 solo tackles, five sacks, seven tackles for loss, five passes defended, and five quarterback hits.
Neither team recorded an interception.
Neither team recorded a defensive touchdown.
Budda Baker Leads Arizona
Budda Baker led the Cardinals with 10 total tackles.
He recorded five solo tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass defended.
| Budda Baker | Statistic |
| Total Tackles | 10 |
| Solo Tackles | 5 |
| Sacks | 0 |
| Tackles for Loss | 1 |
| Passes Defended | 1 |
| QB Hits | 0 |
Baker’s 10 tackles made him Arizona’s leading defender in the supplied statistics.
His production was especially relevant in a game where New Orleans ran 68 total offensive plays through the combination of 46 passing attempts and 22 rushing attempts.
Pete Werner Leads New Orleans’ Defense
Pete Werner led the Saints with nine total tackles and seven solo tackles.
He also recorded one sack and one quarterback hit.
| Pete Werner | Statistic |
| Total Tackles | 9 |
| Solo Tackles | 7 |
| Sacks | 1 |
| Tackles for Loss | 0 |
| Passes Defended | 0 |
| QB Hits | 1 |
New Orleans’ five sacks were a notable defensive statistic.
The Saints generated five sacks compared with Arizona’s one.
That pressure helped limit Murray’s passing efficiency despite his 72.4 percent completion rate.
The Sack Differential
One of the most interesting contrasts in the game was the sack differential.
Arizona allowed five sacks for 33 yards.
New Orleans allowed only one sack for six yards.
On the surface, that appears to favor the Saints.
Yet Arizona still won.
This illustrates an important principle when interpreting arizona cardinals vs new orleans saints match player stats: no single statistic should be treated as the complete explanation for the result.
Arizona offset the pressure problem through:
- 146 rushing yards
- Two passing touchdowns
- Zero interceptions
- A 52-yard rushing play
- A 45-yard reception
- A seven-point halftime advantage
The Saints generated more sacks, but Arizona generated more points.
Passing Efficiency Versus Passing Volume
The passing comparison is particularly revealing.
Arizona:
- 21 completions
- 29 attempts
- 163 yards
- 2 touchdowns
- 0 interceptions
- 5.6 yards per attempt
New Orleans:
- 27 completions
- 46 attempts
- 214 yards
- 0 touchdowns
- 0 interceptions
- 4.7 yards per attempt
New Orleans had 17 more passing attempts and 51 more passing yards.
But Arizona averaged 0.9 more yards per attempt and produced two passing touchdowns.
This is a good example of why passing yardage by itself can be misleading.
The Saints moved the ball through short and intermediate completions, but Arizona generated more decisive scoring plays.
Rushing Efficiency Gives Arizona an Advantage
Arizona averaged 5.4 yards per rushing attempt.
New Orleans averaged 4.9.
The difference was only 0.5 yards per attempt, but Arizona also had more rushing attempts.
The Cardinals finished with 27 carries for 146 yards.
The Saints finished with 22 carries for 107 yards.
That produced a 39-yard advantage for Arizona on the ground.
The most explosive rushing play belonged to Benson, who gained 52 yards on one attempt.
Arizona’s ability to combine Murray’s mobility, Benson’s explosiveness, and Conner’s workload gave the offense multiple ways to gain yardage.
Total Offensive Yardage
Arizona finished with:
- 163 passing yards
- 146 rushing yards
- 309 combined offensive yards
New Orleans finished with:
- 214 passing yards
- 107 rushing yards
- 321 combined offensive yards
Interestingly, New Orleans actually gained 12 more total yards than Arizona.
That makes the final result even more instructive.
The Saints had 321 combined yards compared with Arizona’s 309, but Arizona scored seven more points.
The difference was not raw yardage.
It was how effectively each team converted production into points.
Turnovers Were Not the Story
Neither team committed an interception.
Neither team recorded a fumble.
That means the game was not decided by a traditional turnover battle.
Both teams finished with zero interceptions, and the supplied data lists no fumbles for either side.
This places more emphasis on execution, scoring efficiency, field position, and explosive plays.
Arizona’s two passing touchdowns were particularly valuable because neither team benefited from a defensive touchdown or a turnover-created scoring opportunity.
Special Teams Comparison
Special teams also played a role.
Arizona’s Greg Dortch returned three punts for 30 yards, averaging 10.0 yards per return.
New Orleans’ Rashid Shaheed returned two punts for 18 yards, averaging 9.0 yards per return.
On kick returns, New Orleans had the larger total.
Kendre Miller returned three kicks for 88 yards, while Velus Jones Jr. returned two for 40 yards.
The Saints therefore finished with 128 kick return yards.
Arizona recorded 73 kick return yards, with Greg Dortch contributing 44 and Emari Demercado adding 29.
Kicking Statistics
Arizona kicker Chad Ryland made two of three field-goal attempts.
His longest successful field goal was 50 yards.
He also converted both extra-point attempts for a total of eight points.
New Orleans kicker Blake Grupe also made two of three field-goal attempts.
His longest successful field goal was 36 yards, and he made his only extra-point attempt.
| Kicker | FG | FG % | Long | XP | Points |
| Chad Ryland | 2/3 | 66.7% | 50 | 2/2 | 8 |
| Blake Grupe | 2/3 | 66.7% | 36 | 1/1 | 7 |
The kickers had identical field-goal percentages, but Ryland’s successful 50-yard kick was the longer conversion.
Punting Numbers
Arizona’s Blake Gillikin punted four times for 188 yards.
He averaged 47.0 yards per punt and had one punt inside the 20-yard line.
His longest punt was 60 yards.
New Orleans’ Kai Kroeger punted four times for 202 yards.
He averaged 50.5 yards per punt and placed two punts inside the 20.
His longest punt was 54 yards.
| Punter | Punts | Yards | Average | Inside 20 | Long |
| Blake Gillikin | 4 | 188 | 47.0 | 1 | 60 |
| Kai Kroeger | 4 | 202 | 50.5 | 2 | 54 |
New Orleans had the better average and more punts inside the 20, but Arizona ultimately controlled the scoreboard.
What the Numbers Say About Arizona
Arizona’s victory was built on efficiency rather than overwhelming volume.
The Cardinals:
- Scored two passing touchdowns
- Avoided interceptions
- Ran for 146 yards
- Averaged 5.4 yards per rushing attempt
- Produced a 52-yard rushing play
- Produced a 45-yard reception
- Won despite allowing five sacks
- Finished with 309 total yards
Murray did not need to throw for 300 yards.
Instead, the offense used several efficient plays to create scoring opportunities.
Harrison’s touchdown and Conner’s receiving touchdown were particularly important.
What the Numbers Say About New Orleans
New Orleans was not dominated statistically.
The Saints actually produced more total yards than Arizona.
They also completed more passes, generated more sacks, and had strong special teams return numbers.
However, three problems stand out.
First, the Saints did not throw a touchdown.
Second, their 214 passing yards required 46 attempts.
Third, their receiving production did not create enough explosive gains.
Johnson and Olave combined for 130 receiving yards, but neither found the end zone.
Kamara provided New Orleans’ only rushing touchdown.
That was not enough to match Arizona’s three total touchdowns.
Most Important Player Performances
When the statistics are considered together, several players stand out.
Arizona Cardinals
Kyler Murray: 21 of 29, 163 yards, two touchdowns, zero interceptions.
Trey Benson: 69 rushing yards on eight carries, including a 52-yard run.
Marvin Harrison Jr.: Five receptions, 71 yards, one touchdown, 45-yard long.
Trey McBride: Six receptions for 61 yards on nine targets.
James Conner: 39 rushing yards plus a receiving touchdown.
Budda Baker: 10 total tackles.
New Orleans Saints
Spencer Rattler: 27 of 46, 214 yards, zero touchdowns, zero interceptions.
Alvin Kamara: 45 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.
Juwan Johnson: Eight receptions for 76 yards.
Chris Olave: Seven receptions for 54 yards on 13 targets.
Pete Werner: Nine tackles and one sack.
The Biggest Statistical Takeaways
Several conclusions become clear after examining the full box score.
Arizona Was More Efficient
The Cardinals needed only 29 pass attempts to produce 163 yards and two touchdowns.
New Orleans needed 46 attempts to reach 214 yards without a passing touchdown.
Arizona’s Running Game Was More Explosive
The Cardinals averaged 5.4 yards per carry compared with New Orleans’ 4.9.
Benson’s 52-yard run was also the game’s biggest rushing play in the supplied statistics.
New Orleans Moved the Ball But Struggled to Finish
The Saints produced 321 total yards, which was actually more than Arizona’s 309.
But yardage did not translate into enough points.
Arizona Protected the Football
Neither team threw an interception, and no fumbles were recorded.
Arizona’s ability to avoid giveaways while scoring three touchdowns was important.
New Orleans Generated More Defensive Pressure
The Saints recorded five sacks compared with Arizona’s one.
That was a clear defensive advantage for New Orleans, although it was not enough to produce a win.
Why the Final Score Was Closer Than Some Numbers Suggest
A 20-13 final score indicates a competitive game, and the statistical profile supports that.
New Orleans had:
- 321 total yards
- 214 passing yards
- 107 rushing yards
- 27 completions
- Five sacks
- 128 kick return yards
Arizona had:
- 309 total yards
- 163 passing yards
- 146 rushing yards
- 21 completions
- Two passing touchdowns
- 73 kick return yards
The difference was therefore not that Arizona completely outplayed New Orleans in every category.
Instead, Arizona won the categories that mattered most for the scoreboard.
The Cardinals created touchdowns through the passing game and maintained a more productive rushing attack.
New Orleans moved the ball but could not produce enough touchdowns to close the gap.
How to Read These Player Stats Correctly
For readers researching arizona cardinals vs new orleans saints match player stats, the best approach is to avoid focusing on one headline number.
A quarterback’s passing yards should be considered alongside attempts, touchdowns, interceptions, and sacks.
A running back’s rushing total should be considered alongside carries, average, and explosive plays.
A receiver’s catches should be evaluated alongside targets, yards per reception, and touchdowns.
A defender’s tackle total should be viewed alongside sacks, tackles for loss, passes defended, and quarterback hits.
Using that approach produces a much clearer picture of this game.
Murray’s 163 passing yards might look modest by itself. But when combined with two touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 72.4 percent completion rate, the number becomes more meaningful.
Likewise, Rattler’s 214 passing yards look impressive until they are viewed alongside 46 attempts and zero passing touchdowns.
Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints Match Player Stats: Final Analysis
The arizona cardinals vs new orleans saints match player stats show a game decided more by offensive efficiency than by total yardage.
Arizona won 20-13 despite being outgained 321-309.
The Cardinals’ advantage came from scoring three touchdowns, including two through the air, while New Orleans scored only one rushing touchdown and did not throw a touchdown pass.
Kyler Murray completed 21 of 29 passes for 163 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. His passing efficiency was supported by a productive rushing attack that generated 146 yards.
Trey Benson was especially explosive, producing 69 yards on eight carries and a 52-yard run.
Marvin Harrison Jr. also delivered a major contribution with 71 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Trey McBride added 61 yards on six receptions.
For New Orleans, Spencer Rattler produced 214 passing yards and completed 27 passes, but his 46 attempts resulted in no passing touchdowns. Juwan Johnson led the receiving group with 76 yards, while Chris Olave recorded seven receptions for 54 yards on 13 targets.
Defensively, Budda Baker led Arizona with 10 tackles, while Pete Werner led New Orleans with nine tackles and a sack. The Saints generated five sacks compared with Arizona’s one, but that defensive pressure did not compensate for the difference in scoring efficiency.
The most useful lesson from this box score is that total yardage does not automatically determine the winner. New Orleans gained more yards overall, yet Arizona created more touchdowns and ultimately controlled the scoreboard.
For anyone analyzing player performance, this game is a strong example of why passing efficiency, explosive plays, rushing balance, touchdown production, and defensive pressure should be considered together rather than separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Arizona Cardinals vs New Orleans Saints game?
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the New Orleans Saints 20-13 on September 7, 2025.
How many passing touchdowns did Kyler Murray have?
Kyler Murray threw two touchdown passes and had zero interceptions. He completed 21 of 29 attempts for 163 yards.
How many passing yards did Spencer Rattler have?
Spencer Rattler passed for 214 yards on 27 completions from 46 attempts. He threw zero touchdowns and zero interceptions.
Who was Arizona’s leading rusher?
Trey Benson led Arizona with 69 rushing yards on eight carries. He averaged 8.6 yards per carry and had a 52-yard run.
Who led the Saints in receiving?
Juwan Johnson led New Orleans with eight receptions for 76 yards on 11 targets.
Which team had more total offensive yards?
New Orleans had more total offensive yards, finishing with 321 compared with Arizona’s 309. Arizona nevertheless won the game 20-13.
Conclusion
The arizona cardinals vs new orleans saints match player stats provide a detailed picture of a game where efficiency mattered more than raw yardage.
Arizona finished with fewer total yards but scored three touchdowns. Kyler Murray protected the football, Trey Benson supplied explosive rushing production, Marvin Harrison Jr. delivered a touchdown and a 45-yard reception, and Trey McBride provided consistent receiving production.
New Orleans moved the football effectively, particularly through the passing game. Spencer Rattler threw for 214 yards, Juwan Johnson led the team with 76 receiving yards, and Chris Olave commanded 13 targets. The Saints also generated five sacks and finished with more total yardage than Arizona.
The deciding difference was scoring efficiency. Arizona converted its offensive production into touchdowns more effectively, while New Orleans produced only one rushing touchdown and no passing touchdowns.
That makes the 20-13 result a useful example of why a complete player-stat analysis should look beyond yards alone. The combination of touchdowns, efficiency, explosive plays, turnovers, rushing balance, receiving volume, and defensive impact provides a much stronger explanation of what happened on the field.
