The Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos match player stats depend on which meeting is being referenced. The latest completed meeting between the teams was a 2025 preseason game, when Denver defeated Arizona 27–7 on August 16, 2025. The latest regular-season meeting was on December 18, 2022, when Denver won 24–15. Because preseason games use extensive backups and have different competitive conditions, the main player-stat analysis below focuses on the latest regular-season meeting, while the 2025 preseason game is covered in the Recent Form section.
Key Statistics
Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos — December 18, 2022
| Category | Arizona Cardinals | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 15 | 24 |
| Passing Yards | 173 | 197 |
| Rushing Yards | 73 | 168 |
| Total Offense | 246 | 365 |
| First Downs | 13 | 21 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Sacks Allowed | 3 | 7 |
| Third-Down Efficiency | 4/15 | 7/15 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Field Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Time of Possession | — | — |
The Broncos’ offensive advantage was driven primarily by their running game. Denver produced 168 rushing yards compared with 73 for Arizona, while Latavius Murray accounted for 130 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries.
Leading Player Statistics
| Player | Team | Passing | Rushing | Receiving | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Rypien | DEN | 21/26, 197 yds | -2 yds | — | 1 pass |
| Colt McCoy | ARI | 13/21, 78 yds | 2 yds | — | 0 |
| Trace McSorley | ARI | 7/15, 95 yds | 8 yds | — | 0 |
| Latavius Murray | DEN | — | 24-130 | 1-12 | 1 rush |
| James Conner | ARI | — | 16-63 | 3-28 | 1 rush |
| Jerry Jeudy | DEN | — | — | 7-76 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | ARI | — | — | 7-60 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | — | — | 4-55 | 0 |
| Marlon Mack | DEN | — | 5-37 | 4-26 | 1 rush |
| Eric Tomlinson | DEN | — | — | 3-28 | 1 rec |
Source: NFL game data and Pro Football Reference box score.
Career Overview
The Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos are NFL franchises with a relatively infrequent regular-season matchup because they play in different conferences. Arizona is an NFC West team, while Denver competes in the AFC West.
The latest regular-season meeting before the 2025 preseason game occurred on December 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High. Denver won 24–15.
Denver controlled the game statistically through its rushing attack and defensive pressure. Brett Rypien completed 21 of 26 passes for 197 yards, while Latavius Murray rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown. Arizona used both Colt McCoy and Trace McSorley at quarterback.
Arizona’s most productive offensive players were James Conner, DeAndre Hopkins and Trey McBride. Conner ran for 63 yards and a touchdown, Hopkins caught seven passes for 60 yards, and McBride added four receptions for 55 yards.
Career Statistics
Because this is a team matchup rather than a single-player career profile, career statistics are most useful for the principal players who produced notable numbers in the matchup.
| Player | Career Games | Career Rush Yards | Career Rush TD | Career Receptions | Career Receiving Yards | Career Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Conner | 110 | 6,065 | 60 | — | — | — |
| DeAndre Hopkins | 195 | — | — | 1,006 | 13,295 | 85 |
| Latavius Murray | 151 | 6,552 | 59 | — | — | — |
| Jerry Jeudy | 91 | — | — | 351 | 4,884 | 17 |
Career figures are regular-season totals from Pro Football Reference.
Career Context
- James Conner entered the 2022 matchup as one of Arizona’s primary offensive weapons. His career totals include 6,065 rushing yards and 60 rushing touchdowns.
- DeAndre Hopkins was already an established elite receiver, with 1,006 career receptions and 13,295 receiving yards in his career.
- Latavius Murray had accumulated 6,552 rushing yards and 59 rushing touchdowns during his NFL career.
- Jerry Jeudy, then in his third NFL season, finished his Denver tenure with 3,053 receiving yards before later moving to Cleveland.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular-Season Head-to-Head Results
| Season | Venue | Arizona | Denver | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Arizona | 17 | 17 | Tie |
| 1977 | Denver | 0 | 7 | Denver |
| 1989 | Arizona | 0 | 37 | Denver |
| 1991 | Denver | 19 | 24 | Denver |
| 1995 | Denver | 6 | 38 | Denver |
| 2001 | Arizona | 17 | 38 | Denver |
| 2002 | Denver | 7 | 37 | Denver |
| 2006 | Arizona | 20 | 37 | Denver |
| 2010 | Arizona | 43 | 13 | Arizona |
| 2014 | Denver | 20 | 41 | Denver |
| 2018 | Arizona | 10 | 45 | Denver |
| 2022 | Denver | 15 | 24 | Denver |
The regular-season series record is Denver 10 wins, Arizona 1 win, and 1 tie.
2022 Match Player Production
| Statistic | Arizona | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 173 | 197 |
| Rushing Yards | 73 | 168 |
| Total Yards | 246 | 365 |
| Rushing Attempts | 20 | 34 |
| Passing TD | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TD | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 1 |
| Sacks | 3 | 7 |
The 119-yard advantage in total offense and 95-yard advantage on the ground were major statistical differences in Denver’s victory.
Records
Series Records
| Record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Denver regular-season wins | 10 |
| Arizona regular-season wins | 1 |
| Regular-season ties | 1 |
| Regular-season meetings | 12 |
| Denver points in series | 358 |
| Arizona points in series | 174 |
Denver has dominated the historical regular-season series, winning 10 of 12 meetings.
Notable Individual Marks in the 2022 Meeting
- Latavius Murray: 130 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown.
- James Conner: 63 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown.
- Brett Rypien: 21 completions on 26 attempts for 197 yards and 1 touchdown.
- DeAndre Hopkins: 7 receptions for 60 yards.
- Jerry Jeudy: 7 receptions for 76 yards.
- J.J. Watt: 3 sacks for Arizona.
- Matt Prater: 3 field goals, including kicks from 45, 50 and 55 yards.
Awards and Honors
Several prominent players connected to this matchup have earned major NFL recognition.
| Player | Major NFL Honors |
|---|---|
| DeAndre Hopkins | 5× Pro Bowl, 3× First-Team All-Pro |
| James Conner | 2× Pro Bowl |
| Latavius Murray | 1× Pro Bowl |
| Jerry Jeudy | 1× Pro Bowl |
The listed honors are documented in the players’ Pro Football Reference career records.
Performance Trends
Denver’s Rushing Advantage
Denver’s most significant statistical advantage in the 2022 game came on the ground. The Broncos generated 168 rushing yards, more than twice Arizona’s 73. Latavius Murray supplied 130 yards himself, averaging 5.4 yards per carry.
Arizona’s Passing Distribution
Arizona divided quarterback duties between Colt McCoy and Trace McSorley:
- McCoy: 13 completions, 78 yards, 1 interception.
- McSorley: 7 completions, 95 yards, 2 interceptions.
The combined Arizona passing line was 20 completions on 36 attempts for 173 yards with three interceptions.
Denver’s Passing Efficiency
Rypien completed 80.8% of his passes, going 21-of-26 for 197 yards. His performance produced a 95.0 passer rating despite one interception.
Defensive Pressure
Denver’s defense recorded seven sacks, while Arizona recorded three. Arizona’s J.J. Watt accounted for three of those sacks himself.
Historical Context
The Cardinals-Broncos series has been heavily tilted toward Denver. Stathead lists the regular-season head-to-head record at Denver 10–1–1, with Denver averaging 29.8 points per game across the series and Arizona averaging 14.5 points per game based on the historical scoring totals.
The scoring gap becomes particularly clear in Denver’s home games. Arizona has lost all six of its regular-season road games against Denver, including the 2022 contest. Across those six games, Arizona scored 83 points while Denver scored 215.
The most extreme Denver victory in the series came in 2018, when the Broncos defeated the Cardinals 45–10. Arizona’s lone regular-season victory came in 2010, when the Cardinals won 43–13.
Head-to-Head Statistics
All-Time Regular-Season Series
| Team | Wins | Losses | Ties | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 10 | 1 | 1 | .875 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 1 | 10 | 1 | .125 |
Recent Regular-Season Meetings
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Dec. 18, 2022 | Denver 24, Arizona 15 |
| Oct. 18, 2018 | Denver 45, Arizona 10 |
| Oct. 5, 2014 | Denver 41, Arizona 20 |
| Dec. 12, 2010 | Arizona 43, Denver 13 |
| Dec. 17, 2006 | Denver 37, Arizona 20 |
Preseason Meetings
The teams have also met in recent preseasons:
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Aug. 16, 2025 | Denver 27, Arizona 7 |
| Aug. 25, 2024 | Denver 38, Arizona 12 |
| Aug. 11, 2023 | Arizona 18, Denver 17 |
The 2025 meeting was a preseason game and therefore should not be combined with the regular-season head-to-head record.
Recent Form
2025 Preseason Meeting
The most recent completed Cardinals-Broncos game was played on August 16, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High. Denver won 27–7.
Denver produced a striking statistical advantage:
| Statistic | Cardinals | Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 135 | 562 |
| Passing Yards | 99 | 395 |
| Rushing Yards | 36 | 167 |
| First Downs | 8 | 27 |
| Offensive Plays | 47 | 72 |
| Third Down | 2/13 | 5/11 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of Possession | 24:56 | 35:04 |
| Touchdowns | 1 | 3 |
Denver quarterback Jarrett Stidham completed 16 of 23 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns, both to Troy Franklin. Franklin finished with four receptions for 67 yards and two touchdowns. Sam Ehlinger added 162 passing yards on 14-of-16 passing.
Denver’s receiving production also included Pat Bryant, who recorded four catches for 70 yards, while Evan Engram produced a 58-yard reception on his limited appearance.
The game featured mostly backups, so the 2025 preseason statistics should not be treated as a direct measure of the teams’ regular-season strength.
Statistical Highlights
- 24–15: Denver’s score in the latest regular-season meeting.
- 27–7: Denver’s score in the latest preseason meeting.
- 10–1–1: Denver’s all-time regular-season record against Arizona.
- 365: Denver’s total yards in the 2022 regular-season victory.
- 168: Denver rushing yards in that game.
- 130: Latavius Murray’s rushing yards in 2022.
- 197: Brett Rypien’s passing yards.
- 76: Jerry Jeudy’s receiving yards.
- 60: DeAndre Hopkins’ receiving yards.
- 63: James Conner’s rushing yards.
- 7: Denver sacks.
- 3: J.J. Watt’s sacks.
- 562: Denver’s total yards in the 2025 preseason game.
- 240: Jarrett Stidham’s passing yards in the 2025 preseason game.
- 67: Troy Franklin’s receiving yards in that preseason matchup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos game?
Denver defeated Arizona 27–7 in the most recent completed meeting, a preseason game on August 16, 2025.
Who won the latest regular-season Cardinals vs Broncos game?
The Denver Broncos won 24–15 on December 18, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High.
Who was the leading rusher in the 2022 Cardinals vs Broncos game?
Denver’s Latavius Murray was the leading rusher with 130 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries.
How did James Conner perform against Denver?
James Conner rushed 16 times for 63 yards and one touchdown. He also caught three passes for 28 yards.
How did DeAndre Hopkins perform?
Hopkins caught 7 passes for 60 yards on 11 targets.
How did Jerry Jeudy perform?
Jeudy caught 7 passes for 76 yards in Denver’s 24–15 victory.
What was Brett Rypien’s stat line?
Rypien completed 21 of 26 passes for 197 yards, one touchdown and one interception, with seven sacks recorded against Denver’s offense.
What is the Cardinals vs Broncos all-time record?
Denver leads the regular-season series 10–1–1.
Have the Cardinals ever beaten the Broncos?
Yes. Arizona’s only regular-season victory in the series came in 2010, when the Cardinals defeated Denver 43–13.
Did Arizona and Denver play in 2025?
Yes. They played a preseason game on August 16, 2025, with Denver winning 27–7. The teams were scheduled to meet again in the 2026 regular season on October 25, 2026.
Sources and References
- NFL.com — official NFL schedules and game-center information for Cardinals-Broncos matchups.
- Pro Football Reference — detailed box-score, player, career and historical statistics.
- Stathead / Sports Reference — historical Cardinals-Broncos head-to-head records.
- Arizona Cardinals official records/media material — historical game statistics and team information.
- NFL official 2025 Game Summary — detailed team statistics from the August 16, 2025 preseason matchup.
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