Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos Match Player Stats
As of August 24, 2026, the next Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos regular-season meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2026, at State Farm
Key Statistics
As of August 24, 2026, the next Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos regular-season meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2026, at State Farm Stadium. Because that game has not yet been played, there are no 2026 head-to-head player statistics to report. The most recent completed Cardinals-Broncos game was Denver’s 27-7 preseason victory on August 16, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High.
The 2025 meeting was a preseason game in which both teams rested many prominent starters. Arizona held out players including Kyler Murray, James Conner, Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson and Budda Baker, while Denver rested Bo Nix, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr., J.K. Dobbins and Patrick Surtain II.
Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos — August 16, 2025
| Statistic | Arizona Cardinals | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 7 | 27 |
| First downs | 8 | 27 |
| Rushing first downs | 1 | 4 |
| Passing first downs | 5 | 19 |
| First downs by penalty | 2 | 4 |
| Total yards | 135 | 562 |
| Offensive plays | 47 | 72 |
| Yards per play | 2.9 | 7.8 |
| Rushing yards | 36 | 167 |
| Rushing attempts | 17 | 32 |
| Yards per rush | 2.1 | 5.2 |
| Net passing yards | 99 | 395 |
| Gross passing yards | 113 | 402 |
| Pass attempts-completions | 28-19 | 39-30 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks allowed | 2 | 1 |
| Third-down conversion | 2/13 (15.4%) | 5/11 (45.5%) |
| Fourth-down conversion | 1/1 (100%) | 1/2 (50%) |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties-yards | 7-81 | 11-75 |
| Punts | 9-53.1 | 2-54.5 |
| Punt returns | 0-0 | 5-55 |
| Kick returns | 4-113 | 1-27 |
| Touchdowns | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Field goals | 0/0 | 2/3 |
| Red-zone efficiency | 1/1 (100%) | 2/6 (33%) |
| Time of possession | 24:56 | 35:04 |
Denver’s 562 total yards were more than four times Arizona’s 135, while the Broncos also held a 27-8 advantage in first downs.
Passing Leaders
| Player | Team | Cmp/Att | Pass Yards | TD | INT | Rating | Sacks |
| Jarrett Stidham | DEN | 16/23 | 240 | 2 | 0 | 132.5 | 0 |
| Sam Ehlinger | DEN | 14/16 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 108.9 | 1 |
| Jacoby Brissett | ARI | 6/8 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 133.9 | 0 |
| Clayton Tune | ARI | 13/20 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 68.8 | 2 |
Stidham was the game’s leading passer, completing 16 of 23 attempts for 240 yards and two touchdowns. Both touchdown passes went to Troy Franklin.
Rushing Leaders
| Player | Team | Attempts | Yards | Avg. | Long | TD |
| Jaleel McLaughlin | DEN | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 35 | 0 |
| Blake Watson | DEN | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | 9 | 0 |
| C.J. Jackson | DEN | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 30 | 0 |
| Audric Estime | DEN | 9 | 20 | 2.2 | 7 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | DEN | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 |
| Emari Demercado | ARI | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Carter | ARI | 8 | 10 | 1.3 | 5 | 0 |
Harvey scored Denver’s opening touchdown on an eight-yard run. McLaughlin provided the game’s best rushing efficiency, averaging 16.0 yards per carry.
Receiving Leaders
| Player | Team | Targets | Receptions | Yards | Avg. | Long | TD |
| Pat Bryant | DEN | 5 | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 29 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | DEN | 5 | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 27 | 2 |
| Marvin Bandy | DEN | 3 | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 28 | 0 |
| Cole Prieskorn | DEN | 3 | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 21 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | DEN | 1 | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 58 | 0 |
| Michael Carter | ARI | 5 | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 10 | 0 |
| Simi Fehoko | ARI | 3 | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 16 | 1 |
| Andre Baccellia | ARI | 2 | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 |
Franklin’s four catches produced 67 yards and two touchdowns, while Bryant led Denver in receiving yardage with 70 yards.
Defensive Leaders
| Player | Team | Tackles | Assists | Sacks | TFL | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
| Josh Robinson | ARI | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Krys Barnes/C. Crawford | ARI | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | ARI | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Mustipher | ARI | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Robinson | DEN | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J.J. Turner | DEN | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Barron | DEN | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dondrea Tillman | DEN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The official NFL gamebook credited Denver’s J.J. Turner with 1.5 sacks, while Arizona recorded two half-sacks, from Owen Pappoe and Patrick Jenkins.
Career Overview
The Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos are interconference NFL opponents. Their regular-season series has been heavily controlled by Denver.
Pro Football Reference lists 12 all-time regular-season meetings, with Denver holding a 10-1-1 record. The Broncos have scored 358 points in those games compared with 174 for the Cardinals. There have been no playoff meetings between the franchises.
The most recent completed game, however, was not a regular-season contest. The August 16, 2025 preseason matchup was played primarily by backups and roster-bubble players. Denver won 27-7 after building a 24-7 halftime lead.
The next regular-season matchup is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026, with
visiting Arizona. NFL and Cardinals schedule listings give a 4:05 p.m. ET / 1:05 p.m. Arizona start.
Career Statistics
The following table covers the principal offensive players who produced notable statistics in the August 16, 2025 game. Career figures are regular-season NFL statistics through the 2025 season and exclude the preseason game itself.
| Player | Team in 2025 | Position | Career Games | Career Passing Yards | Career Rush Yards | Career Receiving Yards |
| Jacoby Brissett | Arizona | QB | 101 | 14,766 | — | — |
| Jarrett Stidham | Denver | QB | 20 | 1,422 | 23 | — |
| Clayton Tune | Arizona | QB | 15 | 112 | 85 | — |
| Sam Ehlinger | Denver | QB | 8 | 573 | 96 | — |
| RJ Harvey | Denver | RB | 17 | — | 540 | 356 |
| Troy Franklin | Denver | WR | 33 | — | 20 | 972 |
| Pat Bryant | Denver | WR | 15 | — | — | 378 |
Brissett entered the 2025 season with substantially more NFL experience than the other quarterbacks in the game. Through 2025 he had 14,766 passing yards, 76 passing touchdowns and 32 interceptions in 101 regular-season games.
Stidham had 1,422 career passing yards and eight touchdowns through 2025, while Tune had 112 career passing yards and Ehlinger had 573.
Harvey completed his rookie 2025 season with 540 rushing yards and 356 receiving yards. Franklin had 972 career receiving yards after two seasons, and Bryant had 378 receiving yards in his rookie season.
Career Passing Statistics
| Player | Seasons | G | GS | Comp | Att | Comp% | Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
| Jacoby Brissett | 2016-2025 | 101 | 65 | — | — | 61.9% | 14,766 | 76 | 32 | — |
| Jarrett Stidham | 2019-2025 | 20 | 4 | — | — | 59.4% | 1,422 | 8 | 8 | — |
| Clayton Tune | 2023-2025 | 15 | 2 | 21 | 38 | 55.3% | 112 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Sam Ehlinger | 2021-2023 | 8 | 3 | 64 | 101 | 63.4% | 573 | 3 | 3 | 76.1 |
The NFL’s career data for Tune lists 21 completions on 38 attempts for 112 yards and three interceptions. Ehlinger’s NFL career consists of 573 passing yards and three touchdowns.
Season-by-Season Stats
Arizona Cardinals — Key Players
| Season | Jacoby Brissett Passing | Clayton Tune Passing | Arizona Record |
| 2025 | 315/485, 3,366 yds, 23 TD, 8 INT | 1/2, -2 yds, 0 TD, 0 INT | 3-14 |
| Career | 14,766 yds, 76 TD, 32 INT | 112 yds, 0 TD, 3 INT | — |
Arizona’s official 2025 statistics list Brissett with 3,366 passing yards, while Tune appeared in limited regular-season action. Arizona’s leading 2025 receivers were Trey McBride with 1,239 yards and Michael Wilson with 1,006.
Denver Broncos — Key Players
| Season | Jarrett Stidham Passing | Sam Ehlinger Passing | RJ Harvey Rushing | Troy Franklin Receiving |
| 2024 | 19/36, 161 yds | — | — | 28 rec, 263 yds, 2 TD |
| 2025 | 0/0 regular season in limited role | — | 146 att, 540 yds, 7 TD | 65 rec, 709 yds, 6 TD |
| Career through 2025 | 1,422 yds | 573 yds | 540 yds | 972 yds |
Denver’s official 2025 team statistics show Bo Nix leading the club with 3,931 passing yards, J.K. Dobbins with 772 rushing yards, RJ Harvey with 540 rushing yards and Courtland Sutton with 1,017 receiving yards.
2025 Team Season Comparison
| Category | Arizona Cardinals | Denver Broncos |
| Regular-season record | 3-14 | 14-3 |
| Total offensive yards | 5,538 | 5,825 |
| Passing yards | 4,354 | 3,931 |
| Rushing yards | 1,583 | 2,018 |
| Offensive touchdowns | 40 | 45 |
| Points for | 355 | 401 |
| Points against | 488 | 311 |
| Turnover ratio | -2 | -3 |
Arizona’s official 2025 team statistics show 5,538 total yards, 4,354 passing yards and 1,583 rushing yards. Denver produced 5,825 total yards, including 2,018 rushing yards.
Records
Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos Regular-Season Series
| Record | Figure |
| Meetings | 12 |
| Denver wins | 10 |
| Arizona wins | 1 |
| Ties | 1 |
| Denver winning percentage | .875 |
| Denver points | 358 |
| Arizona points | 174 |
| Playoff meetings | 0 |
Denver’s only regular-season loss to the Cardinals came in 2010, when Arizona won 43-13. The only tie occurred in 1973, when the Broncos and St. Louis Cardinals finished 17-17.
Largest Regular-Season Denver Wins
| Date | Result | Margin |
| Dec. 16, 1989 | Broncos 37, Cardinals 0 | +37 |
| Oct. 18, 2018 | Broncos 45, Cardinals 10 | +35 |
| Sept. 23, 2001 | Broncos 38, Cardinals 17 | +21 |
| Dec. 29, 2002 | Broncos 37, Cardinals 7 | +30 |
| Dec. 18, 2022 | Broncos 24, Cardinals 15 | +9 |
The 2018 meeting remains one of the most decisive modern games in the series: Denver won 45-10 while producing 309 total yards and forcing five Arizona turnovers.
2025 Preseason Records
The August 16, 2025 game was the second preseason game for both teams. Denver improved to 2-0, while Arizona fell to 1-1 after the 27-7 result.
Awards and Honors
The August 16, 2025 game featured several players with notable collegiate or professional honors, although the game itself was a preseason contest and did not produce an NFL award.
| Player | Honor |
| Jacoby Brissett | 2019 Pro Bowl alternate |
| Troy Franklin | First-team All-Pac-12, 2023 |
| RJ Harvey | 2024 AP third-team All-American |
| RJ Harvey | Two-time Doak Walker Award semifinalist |
| RJ Harvey | 2024 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week recognition |
| Jarrett Stidham | 2019 NFL Draft, fourth-round selection |
| Pat Bryant | 2025 NFL Draft, third-round selection |
Franklin was named first-team All-Pac-12 in 2023.
Harvey was named a 2024 Associated Press third-team All-American after rushing for 1,577 yards and 22 touchdowns during his final UCF season. He was also a Doak Walker Award semifinalist in both 2023 and 2024.
Brissett was a Pro Bowl alternate following his 2019 season with Indianapolis, when he threw for 2,942 yards and 18 touchdowns with six interceptions.
Performance Trends
Denver’s Passing Efficiency
Denver’s biggest statistical advantage came through the passing game. Stidham and Ehlinger combined for 30 completions on 39 attempts for 402 yards and two touchdowns. The Broncos averaged 10.3 gross yards per pass attempt and 9.9 yards per pass play after sacks.
Stidham alone generated 240 yards at 10.4 yards per attempt, while Ehlinger completed 87.5% of his passes for 162 yards.
Arizona’s Quarterback Distribution
Arizona divided its quarterback workload between Brissett and Tune:
| Quarterback | Attempts | Completions | Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
| Jacoby Brissett | 8 | 6 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 133.9 |
| Clayton Tune | 20 | 13 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 68.8 |
| Total | 28 | 19 | 113 | 1 | 0 | 87.4 |
Brissett produced the higher passer rating, while Tune handled more than twice as many attempts. Tune was also sacked twice for 14 yards.
Explosive Plays
Denver generated several major gains:
- Evan Engram: 58-yard reception
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 35-yard rush
- C.J. Jackson: 30-yard rush
- Pat Bryant: 29-yard reception
- Troy Franklin: 27-yard touchdown reception
- Troy Franklin: 17-yard touchdown reception
Arizona’s longest completed pass was 17 yards, while its longest rush was only six yards.
Third-Down Difference
Denver converted 5 of 11 third downs, compared with only 2 of 13 for Arizona. That produced a 45.5% conversion rate for the Broncos against 15.4% for the Cardinals.
The difference translated directly into possession and offensive volume: Denver ran 72 offensive plays, compared with 47 for Arizona.
Historical Context
Denver has historically dominated this matchup. The Broncos are 10-1-1 against the Cardinals in regular-season play, and their 358-174 scoring advantage represents an average margin of more than 15 points per meeting.
The series began with a 17-17 tie in 1973, when the Cardinals were based in St. Louis. Denver then won seven consecutive meetings before Arizona finally defeated the Broncos in 2010. Denver subsequently won the 2014, 2018 and 2022 regular-season meetings.
The 2018 game remains especially relevant for statistical comparison. Denver won 45-10 and produced 309 total yards while Arizona generated only 223. Denver’s defense scored two interception-return touchdowns in that contest.
The 2025 preseason game was not part of the official 10-1-1 regular-season series. It was instead a separate preseason meeting and therefore should not be added to the regular-season head-to-head record.
Head-to-Head Statistics
All-Time Regular-Season Head-to-Head
| Category | Arizona Cardinals | Denver Broncos |
| Games | 12 | 12 |
| Wins | 1 | 10 |
| Losses | 10 | 1 |
| Ties | 1 | 1 |
| Winning percentage | .125 | .875 |
| Points scored | 174 | 358 |
| Playoff meetings | 0 | 0 |
Complete Regular-Season Series
| Date | Winner | Score |
| Nov. 4, 1973 | Tie | Broncos 17, Cardinals 17 |
| Sept. 18, 1977 | Denver | Broncos 7, Cardinals 0 |
| Dec. 16, 1989 | Denver | Broncos 37, Cardinals 0 |
| Dec. 15, 1991 | Denver | Broncos 24, Cardinals 19 |
| Nov. 5, 1995 | Denver | Broncos 38, Cardinals 6 |
| Sept. 23, 2001 | Denver | Broncos 38, Cardinals 17 |
| Dec. 29, 2002 | Denver | Broncos 37, Cardinals 7 |
| Dec. 17, 2006 | Denver | Broncos 37, Cardinals 20 |
| Dec. 12, 2010 | Arizona | Cardinals 43, Broncos 13 |
| Oct. 5, 2014 | Denver | Broncos 41, Cardinals 20 |
| Oct. 18, 2018 | Denver | Broncos 45, Cardinals 10 |
| Dec. 18, 2022 | Denver | Broncos 24, Cardinals 15 |
Most Recent Completed Meeting
| Category | Cardinals | Broncos |
| Date | Aug. 16, 2025 | Aug. 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Empower Field at Mile High | Empower Field at Mile High |
| Score | 7 | 27 |
| Total yards | 135 | 562 |
| Passing yards | 99 net | 395 net |
| Rushing yards | 36 | 167 |
| First downs | 8 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 24:56 | 35:04 |
Recent Form
2025 Regular Season
Denver finished the 2025 regular season 14-3, won the AFC West and reached the AFC Championship Game. The Broncos scored 401 points and allowed 311.
Arizona finished 3-14 in 2025. The Cardinals scored 355 points and allowed 488.
| 2025 Category | Arizona | Denver |
| Record | 3-14 | 14-3 |
| Points scored | 355 | 401 |
| Points allowed | 488 | 311 |
| Total offense | 5,538 yds | 5,825 yds |
| Passing offense | 4,354 yds | 3,931 yds |
| Rushing offense | 1,583 yds | 2,018 yds |
| Top passer | Jacoby Brissett, 3,366 yds | Bo Nix, 3,931 yds |
| Top rusher | Michael Carter, 333 yds | J.K. Dobbins, 772 yds |
| Top receiver | Trey McBride, 1,239 yds | Courtland Sutton, 1,017 yds |
| Top sack producer | Josh Sweat, 12 | Nik Bonitto, 14 |
2026 Matchup Status
The 2026 regular-season Cardinals vs Broncos game has not yet been played as of August 24, 2026.
| Item | 2026 Status |
| Matchup | Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals |
| Date | October 25, 2026 |
| Venue | State Farm Stadium |
| Scheduled time | 4:05 p.m. ET / 1:05 p.m. Arizona |
| Network | CBS |
| Player statistics | Not yet available |
| Final score | Not yet available |
NFL and Arizona’s official schedules confirm the Week 7 matchup.
Statistical Highlights
- 27-7: Denver’s score in the most recent completed matchup.
- 562: Denver’s total yards.
- 135: Arizona’s total yards.
- 427: Denver’s total-yard advantage.
- 27-8: Denver’s first-down advantage.
- 402: Denver’s gross passing yards.
- 167: Denver’s rushing yards.
- 240: Jarrett Stidham’s passing yards.
- 2: Stidham’s touchdown passes.
- 162: Sam Ehlinger’s passing yards.
- 57: Jacoby Brissett’s passing yards.
- 133.9: Brissett’s passer rating.
- 132.5: Stidham’s passer rating.
- 67: Troy Franklin’s receiving yards.
- 2: Franklin’s receiving touchdowns.
- 70: Pat Bryant’s receiving yards.
- 58: Evan Engram’s receiving yards on one catch.
- 48: Jaleel McLaughlin’s rushing yards.
- 30: C.J. Jackson’s rushing yards on one carry.
- 18: RJ Harvey’s rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.
- 15.4%: Arizona’s third-down conversion rate.
- 45.5%: Denver’s third-down conversion rate.
- 35:04: Denver’s time of possession.
- 24:56: Arizona’s time of possession.
- 10-1-1: Denver’s all-time regular-season record against Arizona.
- 358-174: Denver’s all-time scoring advantage in the regular-season series.
- 0: Playoff meetings between the franchises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the most recent Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos game?
The Denver Broncos defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-7 on August 16, 2025, in a preseason game at Empower Field at Mile High.
Who was the best player in the Cardinals vs Broncos 2025 preseason game?
Denver quarterback Jarrett Stidham produced one of the game’s strongest individual performances, completing 16 of 23 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns with a 132.5 passer rating.
Who scored the Broncos’ touchdowns against Arizona?
RJ Harvey scored a rushing touchdown, while Troy Franklin caught two touchdown passes from Jarrett Stidham.
How many receiving yards did Troy Franklin have against the Cardinals?
Franklin recorded four receptions for 67 yards and two touchdowns. His touchdowns covered 27 and 17 yards.
How did Jacoby Brissett perform against Denver?
Brissett completed 6 of 8 passes for 57 yards and one touchdown, without an interception. His passer rating was 133.9.
How did Clayton Tune perform against Denver?
Tune completed 13 of 20 passes for 56 yards, with no touchdowns or interceptions. He was sacked twice for 14 yards and posted a 68.8 passer rating.
Who led the Cardinals in rushing?
Emari Demercado led Arizona with 15 rushing yards on six carries. Michael Carter had 10 yards on eight attempts.
Who led Denver in rushing?
Jaleel McLaughlin led Denver with 48 yards on three carries, including a 35-yard run.
Who had the most receiving yards in the game?
Pat Bryant led all players with 70 receiving yards on four catches. Troy Franklin followed with 67 yards and two touchdowns.
What is the all-time Cardinals vs Broncos record?
Denver leads the all-time regular-season series 10-1-1 through the 2022 regular-season meeting. The 2025 preseason game is not included in that record.
Have the Cardinals and Broncos played each other in the playoffs?
No. Pro Football Reference lists zero playoff meetings between Arizona and Denver.
When is the next Cardinals vs Broncos game?
The next scheduled regular-season meeting is October 25, 2026, when Denver visits Arizona at State Farm Stadium.
Are 2026 Cardinals vs Broncos player stats available yet?
No. As of August 24, 2026, the regular-season game has not been played, so official game-level player statistics do not yet exist.
Is the 2025 Cardinals vs Broncos game included in the NFL head-to-head record?
No. The August 16, 2025 contest was a preseason game. The official regular-season head-to-head record remains Denver 10-1-1.
Sources and References
- NFL official gamebook: The August 16, 2025 Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos gamebook provides the official scoring, individual passing, rushing, receiving, defensive, kicking, punting, return and team statistics.
- NFL.com: Official 2026 schedules confirm Denver’s October 25, 2026 visit to Arizona.
- Arizona Cardinals: Official team schedule and 2025 team statistics provide Arizona’s season totals and player leaders.
- Denver Broncos: Official team statistics provide Denver’s 2025 player and team totals.
- Pro Football Reference: Historical head-to-head records, complete regular-season series results and career player statistics.
- NFL player statistics: Career data for RJ Harvey, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant and Sam Ehlinger.
- Pac-12: 2023 conference awards and All-Pac-12 selections, including Troy Franklin’s first-team honor.
- UCF Athletics / Associated Press: RJ Harvey’s collegiate honors and 2024 AP All-American recognition.
Data note: The article separates the 2025 preseason matchup statistics from the regular-season head-to-head record and from individual players’ regular-season career statistics. This prevents preseason numbers from being incorrectly added to NFL regular-season career totals or the official Cardinals-Broncos series record.
