In a hard-fought game that showcased the thrilling unpredictability of NFL, the Arizona Cardinals emerged as the winners against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a significant 24 to 10 victory.
Game Details
Date and Time: December 3, 2023, 1:00 PM EST
Location: Heinz Field
Final Score
Pittsburgh Steelers: 10
Arizona Cardinals: 24
Quarterly Breakdown
Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarter 1: 3
Quarter 2: 0
Quarter 3: 0
Quarter 4: 7
Total: 10
Arizona Cardinals
Quarter 1: 3
Quarter 2: 7
Quarter 3: 7
Quarter 4: 7
Total: 24
Game Highlights
Strong plays from key players were instrumental in the Cardinal’s victory:
- 0:15′ of Second Quarter: Trey McBride 5 Yd pass from Kyler Murray (Matt Prater Kick) – Arizona Cardinals
- 7:18′ of Third Quarter: James Conner 1 Yd Run (Matt Prater Kick) – Arizona Cardinals
- 8:28′ of Fourth Quarter: James Conner 9 Yd Run (Matt Prater Kick) – Arizona Cardinals
- 4:25′ of Fourth Quarter: Diontae Johnson 2 Yd pass from Mitch Trubisky (Chris Boswell Kick) – Pittsburgh Steelers
Team Performance
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers struggled significantly this game, coming out at a slow pace with a total of 18 first downs and 317 total yards. Their rush offense particularly contributed only 130 yards. Though they did get a touchdown in the final quarter, it was too late to recover the lost ground.
Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals, on the other hand, showed a solid performance offensively and defensively. With the same number of first downs as the Steelers, they overpowered them in yardage, gaining a total of 282 yards. Their rushing game proved dominant with 150 yards scored. Most notably, their red zone efficiency was flawless, achieving a 100% success rate.
Injury Report
Injury stricken Steelers lost Montravius Adams with ankle issues and a multitude of players placed on the I.L. The Cardinals also had their fair share of injuries with Zach Pascal, Michael Wilson, and Starling Thomas V out for the week, as well as several others limited in practice or placed on I.L. These injuries could potentially play a huge role in both team’s upcoming performances.
FOR THE #BIRDGANG pic.twitter.com/3Jhev4Vf81
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) December 3, 2023
Division Standings
After this game, the Pittsburgh Steelers are still holding the 2nd position in the AFC North Division, while the Arizona Cardinals remain at the bottom of NFC West Division. This victory, however, gives the Cardinals a considerable boost as they look to claw back up in the standings.
Upcoming Games
As they move into the next week, the Steelers must bounce back from this loss to maintain their position in the tight AFC North race. The Cardinals, on the other hand, will attempt to carry their winning momentum into their upcoming games.
Conclusion
This was a memorable win for the Cardinals, who outperformed the Steelers in every aspect of the game. However, both teams need to address their injury concerns if they aim to establish any dominance in their respective divisions. The season is still far from over, and each game will be vital moving forward.
