New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals Match Player Stats (Nov 10, 2024)
The New York Jets vs Arizona Cardinals match player stats from November 10, 2024 make for brutal reading if you’re a Jets fan. Kyler Murray missed just two passes all afternoon. Two! Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers and his offense managed six measly points at State Farm Stadium.
Table of Contents
Key Takeaways
- Murray’s Record Day: 22-24 passing (91.7%), franchise record 17 straight completions
- Jets Red Zone Disaster: 0-for-3, including fumble at 2-yard line
- Time on the Clock: Cardinals held ball 33:17 vs Jets’ 26:43
- Home Fortress: Cardinals’ 3rd straight game without allowing home TD
- Final Score: Arizona 31, New York 6
Cardinals 31, Jets 6: How It Happened
Five possessions, five scores. That’s how Arizona started this beating. The Cardinals put up 24 first-half points while the Jets kicked two field goals. Game over? Pretty much.
Quarter By Quarter
| Quarter | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYJ | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| ARI | 14 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
The 64,030 fans at State Farm Stadium watched Jeff Ulbrich’s Jets get completely outclassed. Ulbrich, serving as interim coach after Robert Saleh got fired five games in, saw his record drop to 1-4 with this loss. He’d finish the season 3-9.
First Half Domination
James Conner started the party at 12:58 of the first quarter. Screen pass, 44-yard gain, stadium goes wild. Two plays later, Conner punches it in. 7-0 Cardinals.
Spencer Shrader gave the Jets their first points with a 25-yard field goal at 7:48. The practice squad call-up was actually one of New York’s few bright spots, going 2-for-2 on the day.
But Murray kept rolling. A 10-play, 75-yard drive ended with the quarterback sneaking in from the 1-yard line at 2:54. Already 14-3, and the first quarter wasn’t even done.
Time of possession already told the story: Arizona controlled the ball for nearly seven minutes longer than New York in the first half alone (18:28 to 11:32).
Second quarter? More pain for Jets fans. Shrader hit from 45 yards at 11:37 to make it 14-6. Then came the play everyone remembers.
Third-and-7. Murray finds Trey McBride. Sauce Gardner goes for the tackle. McBride shrugs him off like he’s nothing. Then McBride HURDLES Jalen Mills. First down Arizona. Jets fans heading for the exits.
Marvin Harrison Jr. caught a 9-yard touchdown at 5:44. Chad Ryland added a 37-yard field goal as time expired. 24-6 at the break.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Quarterback Passing Performance
| Quarterback | Comp-Att | Comp % | Pass Yards | TD-INT | Rating | Sacked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray (ARI) | 22-24 | 91.7 | 266 | 1-0 | 126.7 | 1 |
| Aaron Rodgers (NYJ) | 22-35 | 62.9 | 151 | 0-0 | 72.4 | 3 |
Murray’s day was historic. After starting 5-for-7, he completed 17 straight passes, breaking Kurt Warner’s Cardinals record of 15 set against Jacksonville on September 20, 2009. The NFL record? That’s 25, shared by Ryan Tannehill (2015), Philip Rivers (2018), Nick Foles (2018), and Marcus Mariota (2018).
Jonathan Gannon called Murray “the best player on the planet today.” Watch the tape. Hard to argue.
Rodgers? He averaged 4.3 yards per attempt. That’s checkdown territory. That’s giving up.
Ground Game Breakdown
Arizona rushed for 147 yards and three touchdowns. The Jets managed 52 yards on the ground. One team imposed their will. One team got pushed around.
Leading Rushers
| Player | Team | Att | Yds | Avg | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | ARI | 10 | 62 | 6.2 | 14 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | NYJ | 10 | 52 | 5.2 | 12 | 0 |
| James Conner | ARI | 12 | 33 | 2.8 | 7 | 1 |
| Braelon Allen | NYJ | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 9 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | ARI | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | ARI | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 12 | 2 |
Murray’s two rushing touchdowns came at the worst possible times for New York. His 12-yarder in the third quarter? Made three Jets miss on his way to the end zone.
Through The Air
Davante Adams: 13 targets, 6 catches, 31 yards. That’s criminal. One of the best receivers of his generation averaging 5.2 yards per catch. Meanwhile, James Conner led all players with 80 receiving yards. A running back!
Top Receivers with Target Share
| Player | Team | Rec | Tgt | Yards | Avg | Long | TD | Target % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Conner | ARI | 5 | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 44 | 0 | 20.8% |
| Trey McBride | ARI | 4 | 5 | 71 | 17.8 | 24 | 0 | 20.8% |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | ARI | 5 | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 18 | 1 | 20.8% |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | 5 | 6 | 41 | 8.2 | 13 | 0 | 17.1% |
| Breece Hall | NYJ | 4 | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 11 | 0 | 11.4% |
| Davante Adams | NYJ | 6 | 13 | 31 | 5.2 | 8 | 0 | 37.1% |
| Trey Benson | ARI | 2 | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 15 | 0 | 8.3% |
| Michael Wilson | ARI | 3 | 4 | 24 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 16.7% |
Pro Football Focus gave McBride a 90.3 receiving grade. That’s elite territory.
PFF Grade Scale:
- 90-100: Elite
- 80-89: Pro Bowl level
- 70-79: Above average starter
- 60-69: Average starter
- Below 60: Replacement level
McBride’s 90.3 puts him among the best tight end performances all season.
The Fumble That Ended Everything
Third quarter, 9:06 remaining. Jets at the Arizona 3-yard line after a defensive pass interference saved them from throwing a pick. This is it. Score here, make it 24-13, you’ve got a game.
The Breakdown:
- 1st & Goal (3-yard line): Breece Hall up the middle, stopped for no gain.
- 2nd & Goal (3-yard line): Rodgers looks for Adams in the corner. Pass broken up. Incomplete.
- 3rd & Goal (3-yard line): Quick slant intended for Wilson. Perfect coverage. Incomplete.
- 4th & Goal (2-yard line): 5-step drop by Rodgers. Left tackle beaten instantly by Xavier Thomas. Strip sack. Ball recovered by Cardinals at the 4-yard line.
“We didn’t score 7s in the red zone,” Rodgers said afterwards. “I missed a couple throws for sure, and situationally, we were just really bad.”
Red Zone Efficiency
| Team | Trips | TDs | FGs | Turnovers | Success % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Jets | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Defense Wins (and Loses) Games
Budda Baker was a one-man wrecking crew. Nine tackles, a sack, three tackles for loss. The guy was everywhere. Arizona’s defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown at home in three straight games. Three!
Meanwhile, several Jets defenders posted PFF grades that would get you benched in high school: Javon Kinlaw (29.8), Quincy Williams (32.5), Isaiah Oliver (38.8).
Defensive Leaders – Tackles and Impact Plays
| Player | Team | Total | Solo | Sacks | TFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamien Sherwood | NYJ | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | ARI | 9 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Tony Adams | NYJ | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyzir White | ARI | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | NYJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | NYJ | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Sauce Gardner owned up postgame: “I know I missed a tackle today. I had good coverage, but I have to make that tackle… it starts with me.”
Special Teams Did Their Job
Both kickers were perfect. Shrader’s NFL debut couldn’t have gone better – 2 for 2, including a 45-yarder. Ryland hit from 37 yards and nailed all four extra points.
Kicking Summary
| Kicker | FG Made-Att | Longest | XP Made-Att |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader (NYJ) | 2-2 | 45 | 0-0 |
| Chad Ryland (ARI) | 1-1 | 37 | 4-4 |
Team Stats Tell The Story
Look at these numbers. Just look at them.
| Category | Cardinals | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 22 | 13 |
| Total Yards | 406 | 207 |
| Pass Yards | 259 | 155 |
| Rush Yards | 147 | 52 |
| Plays | 57 | 55 |
| Yards/Play | 7.1 | 3.8 |
| 3rd Down | 5-7 (71.4%) | 6-13 (46.2%) |
| 4th Down | 0-0 | 0-2 (0%) |
| Possession | 33:17 | 26:43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
Cardinals averaged 7.1 yards every time they snapped the ball. The Jets? 3.8. That’s the difference between a Ferrari and a bicycle.
Injuries Add Insult
Jets lost left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) in the first half. Defensive back Brandin Echols left with a concussion. C.J. Mosley didn’t even suit up.
Cardinals played without safety Jalen Thompson. Didn’t matter.
What’s Next?
Arizona (6-4) heads into their bye week sitting pretty atop the NFC West. They don’t play again until November 24 against Seattle. Keep winning at home like this, they’re playoff bound.
The Jets (3-7)? They host Indianapolis next Sunday before heading to Miami. Season’s over. GM Joe Douglas got fired days after this disaster. More changes coming.
For more Jets breakdowns this season, check out Buffalo Bills vs Jets Week 6 analysis or Broncos beat Jets in Week 4.
FAQs
What was the final score of Jets vs Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals beat New York Jets 31-6 on November 10, 2024 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
How many passes did Kyler Murray complete?
Murray went 22-for-24 (91.7%), setting a Cardinals franchise record with 17 straight completions.
Did the Jets score any touchdowns?
No. The Jets went 0-for-3 in the red zone and scored only on two Spencer Shrader field goals.
What happened on the Jets’ fourth down attempt?
Early third quarter at the Cardinals’ 2-yard line, Xavier Thomas strip-sacked Aaron Rodgers on fourth down, ending the Jets’ best scoring chance.
Who led each team in rushing?
Trey Benson led Arizona with 62 yards on 10 carries. Breece Hall had 52 yards on 10 attempts for New York.
What were the PFF grades for key players?
Trey McBride earned an elite 90.3 receiving grade for Arizona. For the Jets, Javon Kinlaw (29.8) and Quincy Williams (32.5) received some of the lowest defensive grades of the week.
Who was the Jets’ head coach for this game?
Jeff Ulbrich served as interim head coach after Robert Saleh was fired five games into the season. This loss dropped Ulbrich to 1-4 as interim coach (he finished 3-9).
The Bottom Line
These match player stats show exactly what happened in the desert. Murray played near-perfect football. The Jets couldn’t score touchdowns. Arizona dominated time of possession. Three red zone failures sealed New York’s fate. At 3-7 with an interim coach and a GM about to get fired, the Jets’ season died on November 10, 2024. For the Cardinals? This 31-6 win kept their playoff hopes very much alive.
Data Sources: ESPN for real-time scoring and play-by-play, Pro Football Reference for official NFL statistics and historical records, Pro Football Focus for player grades and analytics. All statistics are official NFL data as recorded by league statisticians at State Farm Stadium on November 10, 2024.
