Arizona Cardinals vs Bengals Match Player Stats

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The most recent Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals matchup was played on December 28, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

Arizona Cardinals vs Bengals Match Player Stats

Key Statistics

The most recent Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals matchup was played on December 28, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 37-14, controlling the game with 429 total yards, 29 first downs, 120 rushing yards and 40:56 of possession. Arizona managed 233 total yards and 12 first downs. Neither team committed a turnover.

2025 Cardinals vs Bengals — Team Statistics

StatisticArizona CardinalsCincinnati Bengals
Final score1437
Total yards233429
Passing yards, gross212329
Passing yards, net191309
Rushing yards42120
First downs1229
Passing first downs917
Rushing first downs310
Plays5474
Yards per play4.35.8
Third downs3/1310/15
Fourth downs0/02/2
Turnovers00
Interceptions thrown00
Sacks allowed43
Penalties65
Penalty yards5138
Time of possession19:0440:56
Touchdowns25

The Bengals converted 66.7% of their third downs and held the ball for nearly 41 minutes. Arizona converted only 3 of 13 third downs and possessed the ball for 19:04.

2025 Passing Leaders

PlayerTeamCmpAttYardsTDINTRatingSacks
Joe BurrowBengals243130520129.13
Jacoby BrissettCardinals21372122091.34

Burrow completed 77.4% of his passes and produced 305 yards and two touchdowns. Brissett completed 56.8% for 212 yards and two touchdowns.

2025 Rushing Leaders

PlayerTeamCarriesRushing YardsAverageTDLong
Chase BrownBengals221014.6225
Michael CarterCardinals7294.1011
Emari DemercadoCardinals5112.204
Tahj BrooksBengals3103.305
Samaje PerineBengals351.713

Brown added three receptions for 40 yards, giving him 141 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. NFL Next Gen Stats reported nine forced missed tackles and 68 yards after contact for Brown, both significant marks for the game.

2025 Receiving Leaders

PlayerTeamReceptionsTargetsYardsAvgTDLong
Trey McBrideCardinals1013767.6118
Michael WilsonCardinals248944.5138
Ja’Marr ChaseBengals79608.6222
Chase BrownBengals334013.3018
Cody FordBengals112121.0021
Samaje PerineBengals1188.008

McBride’s 10 receptions gave him the NFL record for receptions by a tight end in a single season at the time, surpassing Zach Ertz’s previous mark of 116.

Career Overview

Arizona and Cincinnati have met 14 times in the regular season, with Cincinnati holding an 8-6 advantage through the 2025 meeting. There have been no playoff meetings between the franchises. The series has produced 368 Cincinnati points and 331 Arizona points.

The franchises have met under several different names. The Cardinals were known as the St. Louis Cardinals before 1988 and the Phoenix Cardinals from 1988 through 1993. The matchup dates to 1973.

The two most recent meetings were both Cincinnati victories:

  • October 8, 2023: Bengals 34, Cardinals 20.
  • December 28, 2025: Bengals 37, Cardinals 14.

Cincinnati therefore leads the modern two-game stretch 71-34.

The matchup has generally been competitive historically. Five of the first 11 meetings were decided by eight points or fewer, and the series was tied 6-6 after Arizona’s 26-23 win in Cincinnati in 2019. Cincinnati subsequently won the 2023 and 2025 meetings.

Career Statistics

Because this is a team-vs-team matchup, career statistics are most useful for the principal players who have driven the recent series.

Joe Burrow — Career Regular Season

SeasonGamesCompAttYardsTDINTRatingRush YardsRush TD
2020102644042,68813589.81423
2021163665204,6113414108.31182
2022164146064,4753512100.82575
2023102443652,30915691.0880
2024174606524,918439108.52012
202581732591,809175100.7410
Career771,9212,80620,81015751101.184712

NFL’s career database lists Burrow at 20,810 passing yards, 157 passing touchdowns and 51 interceptions through the 2025 season.

Ja’Marr Chase — Career Regular Season

SeasonGamesReceptionsTargetsYardsAvgTD
202117811281,45518.013
202212871341,04612.09
2023161001451,21612.27
2024171271751,70813.417
2025161251851,41211.38
Career785207676,83713.154

Chase finished 2025 with 6,837 career receiving yards and 54 receiving touchdowns.

Trey McBride — Career Regular Season

SeasonGamesReceptionsTargetsYardsAvgTD
20221629392659.11
2023178110682510.23
2024161111471,14610.32
2025171261691,2399.811
Career663474613,47510.017

McBride’s 2025 season pushed his career totals to 347 receptions and 3,475 receiving yards.

Key Career Players

PlayerTeamPositionCareer GamesMajor Career Total Through 2025
Joe BurrowBengalsQB7720,810 pass yards, 157 pass TD
Ja’Marr ChaseBengalsWR786,837 rec yards, 54 rec TD
Trey McBrideCardinalsTE663,475 rec yards, 17 rec TD
Jacoby BrissettCardinalsQB2025: 3,366 pass yards, 23 TD, 8 INT

Brissett’s 2025 Arizona season produced a 94.1 passer rating, 3,366 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

Season-by-Season Stats

Cardinals vs Bengals Meeting Results

SeasonVenueResultWinner
1973CincinnatiBengals 42-24Bengals
1979CincinnatiBengals 34-28Bengals
1985St. LouisCardinals 41-27Cardinals
1988CincinnatiBengals 21-14Bengals
1994ArizonaCardinals 28-7Cardinals
1997CincinnatiBengals 24-21Bengals
2000CincinnatiBengals 24-13Bengals
2003ArizonaCardinals 17-14Cardinals
2007CincinnatiCardinals 35-27Cardinals
2011CincinnatiBengals 23-16Bengals
2015ArizonaCardinals 34-31Cardinals
2019CincinnatiCardinals 26-23Cardinals
2023ArizonaBengals 34-20Bengals
2025CincinnatiBengals 37-14Bengals

The Bengals lead the complete 14-game regular-season series 8-6.

Team Season Records Around the Recent Matchups

SeasonArizona CardinalsCincinnati BengalsHead-to-Head Result
20234-139-8Bengals 34-20
20248-99-8No meeting
20253-146-11Bengals 37-14

Arizona finished 2025 at 3-14, fourth in the NFC West. Cincinnati finished 6-11, third in the AFC North.

2025 Cardinals Team Leaders

CategoryPlayerStatistic
Passing yardsJacoby Brissett3,366
Rushing yardsMichael Carter333
Receiving yardsTrey McBride1,239
Receiving touchdownsTrey McBride11
TacklesBudda Baker120
SacksJosh Sweat12
InterceptionsDenzel Burke3

Arizona produced 5,538 total offensive yards, 1,583 rushing yards and 4,354 passing yards in 2025.

2025 Bengals Team Leaders

CategoryPlayerStatistic
Passing yardsJoe Burrow1,809
Rushing yardsChase Brown1,019
Receiving yardsJa’Marr Chase1,412
Receiving touchdownsTee Higgins11
TacklesJordan Battle125
SacksMyles Murphy5.5
InterceptionsJordan Battle4

Cincinnati recorded 5,596 total offensive yards, 1,591 rushing yards and 4,244 passing yards during the 2025 regular season.

Records

Head-to-Head Records

CategoryRecord
Total regular-season meetings14
Bengals wins8
Cardinals wins6
Ties0
Playoff meetings0
Bengals points368
Cardinals points331
Bengals win percentage.571
Cardinals win percentage.429

Notable Matchup Records

  • Most recent Bengals victory: 37-14 in 2025.
  • Largest Bengals victory: 42-24 in 1973, a 18-point margin.
  • Largest Cardinals victory: 41-27 in 1985, a 14-point margin.
  • Highest-scoring combined game: 70 points in 1979, when Cincinnati won 34-28.
  • 2025 Chase Brown: 101 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
  • 2025 Joe Burrow: 305 passing yards, two touchdowns and a 129.1 rating.
  • 2025 Ja’Marr Chase: two touchdown receptions.
  • 2025 Trey McBride: 10 receptions, 76 yards and one touchdown.
  • 2023 Ja’Marr Chase: 192 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
  • 2023 Joe Burrow: 317 passing yards and three touchdowns.

Trey McBride’s Tight End Reception Record

McBride entered the December 28, 2025 game with 116 receptions and needed one catch to move into sole possession of the NFL’s single-season tight end reception record. He finished with 10 receptions and ended the regular season with 126, passing Zach Ertz’s previous record of 116.

Awards and Honors

Joe Burrow

Award / HonorSeason
AP Comeback Player of the Year2021
Pro Bowl2022
Pro Bowl2024
Pro Bowl2025
Super Bowl appearance2021 season

Burrow won the 2021 AP Comeback Player of the Year after returning from a major knee injury and leading Cincinnati to Super Bowl LVI.

Ja’Marr Chase

Award / HonorSeason
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year2021
Pro BowlMultiple selections through 2025
Receiving Triple Crown2024
FedEx Air Player of the Year2024
AP First-Team All-Pro2025

Chase won AP Offensive Rookie of the Year after a 1,455-yard, 13-touchdown rookie campaign.

In 2024, he led the NFL in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns with 127 receptions, 1,708 yards and 17 touchdowns, becoming the sixth receiving triple-crown winner of the Super Bowl era.

Chase was also named to the 2025 AP first team.

Trey McBride

Award / HonorSeason
Pro Bowl2024
Pro Bowl2025
AP First-Team All-Pro2025
NFL single-season tight end receptions record2025

McBride received 49 of 50 first-place votes for the tight end position on the 2025 AP All-Pro team.

Performance Trends

Cincinnati’s Passing Efficiency

Burrow’s performance against Arizona has been particularly strong. Across his two career games against the Cardinals, he has completed 60 of 77 passes for 622 yards, five touchdowns and one interception, producing a 116.6 passer rating and a 2-0 record.

Burrow vs Cardinals20232025Career vs ARI
Games112
Completions362460
Attempts463177
Completion %78.3%77.4%77.9%
Passing yards317305622
TD325
INT101
Rating108.1129.1116.6

The two games show remarkable consistency: Burrow averaged 311 passing yards per game against Arizona.

Ja’Marr Chase Against Arizona

Chase has also produced at an elite level against the Cardinals.

Chase vs Cardinals20232025Career vs ARI
Receptions15722
Targets19928
Receiving yards19260252
Yards/reception12.88.611.5
TD325

Chase has scored a touchdown in both games against Arizona and has averaged 126 receiving yards per meeting.

2023 vs 2025 Offensive Contrast

The 2023 game was more productive for Arizona in terms of rushing yardage. The Cardinals rushed for 142 yards compared with Cincinnati’s 93, but the Bengals controlled passing efficiency and possession.

In 2025, Cincinnati dominated both phases:

Metric2023 Bengals2023 Cardinals2025 Bengals2025 Cardinals
Points34203714
Total yards380294429233
Passing yards287 net152 net309 net191 net
Rushing yards9314212042
First downs27152912
Time of possession38:1021:5040:5619:04

The 2025 Bengals improved their total-yardage margin from +86 to +196 and increased their first-down advantage from +12 to +17.

Historical Context

The series has moved from a near-even rivalry to a modest Cincinnati advantage. After 12 meetings through 2019, the teams were tied 6-6. Cincinnati’s victories in 2023 and 2025 moved the Bengals to 8-6.

Historical Series by Era

EraBengals WinsCardinals WinsNotes
1970s20Cincinnati won both meetings
1980s11Series split
1990s11Series split
2000s12Arizona held the edge
2010s22Series split
2020s20Cincinnati won both meetings

The 2020s have therefore been the most decisive recent period in Cincinnati’s favor.

Recent Offensive Comparison

Chase’s 2024 season remains the benchmark for the Bengals’ recent passing attack. His 127 catches, 1,708 yards and 17 receiving touchdowns formed an NFL receiving triple crown.

McBride’s 2025 campaign provided the Cardinals with an equally significant tight-end milestone: 126 receptions, 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns.

The statistical profiles differ by position. Chase averaged 88.3 receiving yards per game in 2025, while McBride averaged 72.9. Chase was the Bengals’ primary wide receiver; McBride was the focal point of Arizona’s passing game.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Complete Regular-Season Head-to-Head Record

YearWinnerScoreBengals PointsCardinals Points
1973Bengals42-244224
1979Bengals34-283428
1985Cardinals41-272741
1988Bengals21-142114
1994Cardinals28-7728
1997Bengals24-212421
2000Bengals24-132413
2003Cardinals17-141417
2007Cardinals35-272735
2011Bengals23-162316
2015Cardinals34-313134
2019Cardinals26-232326
2023Bengals34-203420
2025Bengals37-143714
TotalBengals368331

Recent Head-to-Head Player Leaders

PlayerGames vs OpponentKey Career Matchup Statistic
Joe Burrow vs Cardinals2622 pass yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
Ja’Marr Chase vs Cardinals222 receptions, 252 yards, 5 TD
Trey McBride vs Bengals1 in the recent 2025 series10 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD in 2025
Jacoby Brissett vs Bengals1 in 202521/37, 212 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT

Burrow’s 2-0 record and 116.6 career passer rating against Arizona make the matchup one of his more statistically productive opponent-specific samples. Chase’s five touchdowns in two games are also significant.

2023 Head-to-Head Game

CategoryBengalsCardinals
Final score3420
Total yards380294
Passing yards, net287152
Rushing yards93142
First downs2715
Third down5/144/11
Time of possession38:1021:50
Turnovers22

Burrow completed 36 of 46 passes for 317 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Chase caught 15 passes for 192 yards and three touchdowns.

2025 Head-to-Head Game

CategoryBengalsCardinals
Final score3714
Total yards429233
Passing yards, net309191
Rushing yards12042
First downs2912
Third down10/153/13
Time of possession40:5619:04
Turnovers00
Touchdowns52

Recent Form

The 2025 NFL regular season is the most recent completed regular season for both teams.

Arizona Cardinals — 2025

CategoryStatistic
Record3-14
Division finish4th NFC West
Points scored355
Points allowed488
Total offense5,538 yards
Rushing offense1,583 yards
Passing offense4,354 yards
Touchdowns40
Third-down conversions93/224

Arizona’s 3-14 record was its worst season by number of losses in franchise history, according to the team’s 2025 season record.

Cincinnati Bengals — 2025

CategoryStatistic
Record6-11
Division finish3rd AFC North
Points scored414
Points allowed492
Total offense5,596 yards
Rushing offense1,591 yards
Passing offense4,244 yards
Touchdowns49
Third-down conversions96/221

Cincinnati’s offense produced 5.2 yards per offensive play and 1,591 rushing yards.

Final Five-Game Form Around the 2025 Meeting

Arizona entered the Bengals game having lost seven consecutive games. Cincinnati entered Week 17 at 5-10 but had Joe Burrow back in the lineup and had won four of the six games he started after returning from injury.

Cincinnati then defeated Arizona 37-14 before finishing the season 6-11.

Statistical Highlights

  • 37-14: Cincinnati’s final score in the most recent Cardinals-Bengals game.
  • 8-6: Bengals’ all-time regular-season series advantage.
  • 14: Total regular-season meetings.
  • 0: Playoff meetings between the franchises.
  • 429: Cincinnati’s total yards in the 2025 meeting.
  • 233: Arizona’s total yards in the 2025 meeting.
  • 29: Bengals first downs in 2025.
  • 12: Cardinals first downs in 2025.
  • 40:56: Cincinnati’s time of possession.
  • 19:04: Arizona’s time of possession.
  • 305: Joe Burrow’s passing yards in 2025.
  • 129.1: Burrow’s passer rating in 2025.
  • 101: Chase Brown’s rushing yards.
  • 141: Brown’s scrimmage yards.
  • 2: Brown’s rushing touchdowns.
  • 60: Ja’Marr Chase’s receiving yards in 2025.
  • 2: Chase’s receiving touchdowns.
  • 76: Trey McBride’s receiving yards in 2025.
  • 10: McBride’s receptions in 2025.
  • 126: McBride’s final 2025 reception total.
  • 1,239: McBride’s 2025 receiving yards.
  • 11: McBride’s 2025 receiving touchdowns.
  • 622: Joe Burrow’s career passing yards in two games against Arizona.
  • 5: Burrow’s career passing touchdowns against Arizona.
  • 252: Ja’Marr Chase’s career receiving yards against Arizona.
  • 5: Chase’s career receiving touchdowns against Arizona.
  • 37-14: Cincinnati’s largest winning margin in the two most recent meetings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Arizona Cardinals vs Bengals game in 2025?

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Arizona Cardinals 37-14 on December 28, 2025, at Paycor Stadium.

Who was the best player in Cardinals vs Bengals in 2025?

Joe Burrow was the leading quarterback, completing 24 of 31 passes for 305 yards, two touchdowns and a 129.1 passer rating. Chase Brown also had a major impact with 101 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns and 40 receiving yards.

How many yards did Joe Burrow throw against the Cardinals?

Burrow threw for 305 yards against Arizona in the 2025 game. He also threw two touchdown passes without an interception.

How many touchdowns did Ja’Marr Chase score against the Cardinals?

Chase scored two receiving touchdowns in the 2025 matchup. Across his two career games against Arizona, he has five receiving touchdowns.

How many receptions did Trey McBride have against Cincinnati?

McBride caught 10 passes for 76 yards and one touchdown in the 2025 game. Those 10 receptions also helped him establish the NFL single-season tight end reception record at 126.

What is the all-time Cardinals vs Bengals record?

The Bengals lead the regular-season series 8-6. Cincinnati has scored 368 points to Arizona’s 331 across the 14 meetings.

Did the Cardinals and Bengals play in the playoffs?

No. Their 14 meetings have all been regular-season games. There has been no Cardinals-Bengals playoff matchup.

Who has more wins, Arizona or Cincinnati?

Cincinnati has more wins, with an 8-6 advantage in the all-time regular-season series.

What were the Cardinals’ best player stats against the Bengals in 2025?

Jacoby Brissett threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns. Trey McBride caught 10 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown, while Michael Wilson had 89 receiving yards and a touchdown.

What were the Bengals’ best player stats against the Cardinals in 2025?

Joe Burrow threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns. Chase Brown rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns, while Ja’Marr Chase caught seven passes for 60 yards and two touchdowns.

How did the 2025 game compare with the 2023 Cardinals-Bengals matchup?

Cincinnati won both games. The Bengals won 34-20 in 2023 and 37-14 in 2025. Cincinnati gained 380 yards in 2023 and 429 in 2025, while Arizona fell from 294 yards in 2023 to 233 in 2025.

What is Joe Burrow’s record against the Cardinals?

Burrow is 2-0 against Arizona in his career. He has 622 passing yards, five touchdowns and one interception in those two games.

What are Ja’Marr Chase’s career stats against Arizona?

Chase has 22 receptions on 28 targets for 252 yards and five touchdowns in two career games against the Cardinals.

Sources and References

  • NFL.com — official game information, player statistics, game recaps, NFL awards and All-Pro records.
  • Arizona Cardinals official statistics — 2025 team and player statistics, including Brissett, McBride, Wilson, Carter, Budda Baker and Josh Sweat.
  • Cincinnati Bengals official statistics — 2025 team and player statistics for Burrow, Chase, Chase Brown, Higgins and the Bengals defense.
  • Pro Football Reference — franchise head-to-head records, historical results, season records and player statistics.
  • NFL Record & Fact Book — historical Cardinals-Bengals series results and franchise-name context.
  • StatMuse — player-vs-opponent career splits for Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase and career/season statistics for McBride and Chase.

Verification note: The article uses the 2025 regular-season meeting as the primary current matchup because it is the most recent completed Cardinals-Bengals game. Statistics for the 2023 and 2025 meetings were cross-checked against official team/NFL data and established statistical databases. No Cardinals-Bengals playoff statistics were included because the franchises have never met in the postseason.

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