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HomeFinal13 Sept, 21:25 BSTSoFi Stadium
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13 Sept, 21:25 BST
SoFi Stadium
Week 1 / Game Review
Cardinals seize control behind McBride, Brissett and a decisive defensive edge
Arizona’s composed passing structure and field-position game translated control into a road win, while Los Angeles found isolated playmaking but too little offensive continuity.
95 receiving yards · 34 routes
Explore the game data01 / The takeaway
13TargetsTrey McBride was Arizona’s offensive fulcrum
This opening-game performance made McBride the clear center of Arizona’s aerial plan. He commanded the heaviest concentration of targets and air yards, consistently moved the chains, and supplied the passing touchdown. Jacoby Brissett’s willingness to return to the tight end created both a premium PPR result and the most stable weekly signal in this offense.
02 / The takeaway
1InterceptionsBrissett gives Arizona a controlled offensive foundation
Brissett’s fantasy finish was built more on calm distribution than explosive quarterback rushing. He completed a high-volume passing day without an interception, added a touchdown throw and stayed involved with designed or opportunistic ground production. The advanced passing indicators support the idea that this was a precise opening-game operation rather than a hollow box-score outcome. His pressure exposure was real, but Arizona kept the offense on schedule often enough to put its complementary pieces in scoring position.