New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals, Week 7 2022
New Orleans Saints
Away
34
Arizona Cardinals
HomeWon
42
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 34 |
| Cardinals | 3 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
NO 34ARI 42 Final
Passing leader
29.5PPR pts
30/47, 361 YDS, 4 TD, 3 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Eno Benjamin
23.3PPR pts
12 ATT, 92 YDS, 1 TD, 4 REC, 21 REC YDS
Saints leader
20.2PPR pts
5 REC, 32 YDS, 2 TD
Defensive playmaker
Isaiah Simmons
1 INT, 1 TD, 5 TKL
Cardinals 42, Saints 34: Arizona beats New Orleans
Arizona led 28–14 at halftime after a 25-point second quarter and won 42–34, though New Orleans took the second half 20–14. New Orleans outgained the Cardinals 494–326.
The Saints went 6-for-13 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Cardinals finished without a giveaway.
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Key advantages
- +3 turnover margin ARI 0 turnovers
- +1:56 time of possession ARI 30:58 · NO 29:02
Game Highlights
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Why the Cardinals Won
Arizona won the turnover and time of possession battles.
| Saints | Stat | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 29:02 | Time of possession | 30:58 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 494 | Total yards | 326 |
| 7.0 | Yards per play | 5.4 |
| 71 | Plays | 60 |
| 46% | Third-down conversion | 30% |
Scoring Summary
The Cardinals scored five touchdowns and two field goals; the Saints scored four touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | NO | ARI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 12:53 | NO | Andy Dalton → Rashid Shaheed, 53-yard TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP | 7 | 0 |
| 10:54 | ARI | Rodrigo Blankenship 50-yard FG | 7 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 13:15 | ARI | Rodrigo Blankenship 28-yard FG | 7 | 6 |
| 10:29 | NO | Andy Dalton → Taysom Hill, 3-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP | 14 | 6 |
| 2:28 | ARI | Keaontay Ingram 2-yard TD run Ties gameEno Benjamin 2-pt run | 14 | 14 |
| 1:50 | ARI | Marco Wilson 38-yard interception return TD Takes lead | 14 | 20 |
| 0:46 | ARI | Isaiah Simmons 56-yard interception return TD Extends leadKyler Murray → Zach Ertz, 2-pt conversion | 14 | 28 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:44 | NO | Wil Lutz 25-yard FG | 17 | 28 |
| 0:29 | ARI | Kyler Murray → Greg Dortch, 5-yard TD Extends leadRodrigo Blankenship XP | 17 | 35 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 11:14 | NO | Andy Dalton → Juwan Johnson, 17-yard TDWil Lutz XP | 24 | 35 |
| 6:22 | ARI | Eno Benjamin 5-yard TD run Extends leadRodrigo Blankenship XP | 24 | 42 |
| 3:07 | NO | Andy Dalton → Juwan Johnson, 1-yard TDWil Lutz XP | 31 | 42 |
| 0:43 | NO | Wil Lutz 45-yard FG | 34 | 42 |
Fantasy Points: Saints vs Cardinals, Week 7 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Andy Dalton29.5 PTSQB2
- Eno Benjamin23.3 PTSRB6
- DeAndre Hopkins20.3 PTSWR8
- Juwan Johnson20.2 PTSTE2
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Dalton | 29.5 | QB2 | 30/47 | 361 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 89.1 | Start/Sit → |
| Kyler Murray | 17.2 | QB10 | 20/29 | 204 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 0 | 100.4 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eno Benjamin | 23.3 | RB6 | RB | 12 | 92 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 0 | |
| DeAndre Hopkins | 20.3 | WR8 | WR | — | — | — | 14 | 10 | 103 | 0 | |
| Juwan Johnson | 20.2 | TE2 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 32 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Chris Olave | 17.6 | WR13 | WR | — | — | — | 14 | 7 | 106 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Alvin Kamara | 17.5 | RB13 | RB | 11 | 49 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 56 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Rashid Shaheed | 12.3 | WR29 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 53 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Keaontay Ingram | 11.7 | RB25 | RB | 9 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 0 | |
| Tre'Quan Smith | 10.9 | WR36 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 59 | 0 | |
| Taysom Hill | 10.1 | TE11 | TE | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Greg Dortch | 7.6 | WR54 | WR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Kevin White | 7.4 | WR55 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 64 | 0 | |
| Zach Ertz | 6.1 | TE22 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 21 | 0 | |
| Mark Ingram | 5.2 | RB43 | RB | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 0 | |
| Rondale Moore | 4.1 | WR72 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0 | |
| Marquez Callaway | 4.0 | WR73 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 20 | 0 | |
| Robbie Chosen | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
New Orleans Saints
Snap Share
Target Share46 targets
- Chris Olave30%, 14 targets
- Alvin Kamara20%, 9 targets
- Tre'Quan Smith13%, 6 targets
- Marquez Callaway13%, 6 targets
- Juwan Johnson11%, 5 targets
- Other13%, 6 targets
Carry Share22 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 3 carries
Arizona Cardinals
Snap Share
Target Share29 targets
- DeAndre Hopkins48%, 14 targets
- Eno Benjamin17%, 5 targets
- Zach Ertz14%, 4 targets
- Rondale Moore7%, 2 targets
- Keaontay Ingram7%, 2 targets
- Other7%, 2 targets
Carry Share29 carries
- , 12 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Hopkins | 61 | 92% | 14 | 48% | 0 |
| Rondale Moore | 59 | 89% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | 53 | 80% | 4 | 14% | 0 |
| Chris Olave | 55 | 76% | 14 | 30% | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | 53 | 74% | 5 | 11% | 0 |
| Eno Benjamin | 48 | 73% | 5 | 17% | 12 |
| Alvin Kamara | 52 | 72% | 9 | 20% | 11 |
| Marquez Callaway | 52 | 72% | 6 | 13% | 0 |
| Tre'Quan Smith | 44 | 61% | 6 | 13% | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | 35 | 53% | 1 | 3% | 1 |
| Trey McBride | 34 | 52% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Nick Vannett | 22 | 31% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Keaontay Ingram | 20 | 30% | 2 | 7% | 9 |
| Kevin White | 21 | 29% | 1 | 2% | 0 |
| Mark Ingram | 20 | 28% | 3 | 7% | 4 |
| Taysom Hill | 18 | 25% | 1 | 2% | 3 |
| Robbie Chosen | 13 | 20% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| J.P. Holtz | 13 | 18% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | 10 | 14% | 1 | 2% | 0 |
| Stephen Anderson | 6 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Corey Clement | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Dwayne Washington | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+11.9Juwan Johnson20.2 PTS vs 8.3 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.0Marquez Callaway4.0 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
- Highest expected volume23.3 xFPChris Olave17.6 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris OlaveNO · WR | 17.6 | 23.3 | −5.7 | 76% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 14 | 30% |
| DeAndre HopkinsARI · WR | 20.3 | 23.3 | −3.0 | 92% | 48% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 14 | 48% |
| Andy DaltonNO · QB | 29.5 | 22.5 | +7.0 | 99% | 47 att | — | 47 | 4 | 18% | 0 | 0% |
| Alvin KamaraNO · RB | 17.5 | 22.1 | −4.6 | 72% | 50% car | — | 0 | 11 | 50% | 9 | 20% |
| Kyler MurrayARI · QB | 17.2 | 16.8 | +0.4 | 100% | 29 att | — | 29 | 7 | 24% | 0 | 0% |
| Eno BenjaminARI · RB | 23.3 | 16.1 | +7.2 | 73% | 41% car | — | 0 | 12 | 41% | 5 | 17% |
| Marquez CallawayNO · WR | 4.0 | 10.0 | −6.0 | 72% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 13% |
| Tre'Quan SmithNO · WR | 10.9 | 10.0 | +0.9 | 61% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 13% |
| Keaontay IngramARI · RB | 11.7 | 9.1 | +2.6 | 30% | 31% car | — | 0 | 9 | 31% | 2 | 7% |
| Juwan JohnsonNO · TE | 20.2 | 8.3 | +11.9 | 74% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 11% |
| Mark Ingram IINO · RB | 5.2 | 7.6 | −2.4 | 28% | 18% car | — | 0 | 4 | 18% | 3 | 7% |
| Zach ErtzARI · TE | 6.1 | 6.7 | −0.6 | 80% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 14% |
| Taysom HillNO · TE | 10.1 | 4.4 | +5.7 | 25% | 14% car | — | 2 | 3 | 14% | 1 | 2% |
| Rondale MooreARI · WR | 4.1 | 3.3 | +0.8 | 89% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Greg DortchARI · WR | 7.6 | 2.3 | +5.3 | 53% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 1 | 3% |
| Kevin WhiteNO · WR | 7.4 | 1.7 | +5.7 | 29% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
| Rashid ShaheedNO · WR | 12.3 | 1.7 | +10.6 | 14% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
| Robbie ChosenARI · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 20% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Saints 46 targets and 22 carries; Cardinals 29 targets and 29 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Andy Dalton Ran hot
30 of 47 passing for 361 yards, 4 touchdowns, 3 interceptions; 4 carries for 21 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Kyler Murray
20 of 29 passing for 204 yards, 1 touchdown; 7 carries for 30 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.8 expected.
Chris Olave Volume, no payoff
14 targets (30% of the team's), 7 catches for 106 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 23.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Season high in targets (14).
Alvin Kamara
9 targets (20% of the team's), 7 catches for 56 yards; 11 carries (50% of the team's) for 49 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.1 expected.
DeAndre Hopkins Volume, no payoff
14 targets (48% of the team's), 10 catches for 103 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.3 expected.
Eno Benjamin Ran hot
5 targets (17% of the team's), 4 catches for 21 yards; 12 carries (41% of the team's) for 92 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Marquez Callaway Unlucky
6 targets (13% of the team's), 2 catches for 20 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Juwan Johnson Ran hot
5 targets (11% of the team's), 5 catches for 32 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
New Orleans Saints
- Stock up: Marquez Callaway played 72% of the snaps, up from a 54% season average.
Arizona Cardinals
- Stock up: Eno Benjamin played 73% of the snaps, up from a 43% season average.
- Stock up: Keaontay Ingram played 30% of the snaps, up from a 13% season average.
- Stock down: Robbie Chosen played 20% of the snaps, down from a 84% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Saints D | Cardinals D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.2 | 18.0 |
| RBs | 20.0 | 25.4 |
| WRs | 30.7 | 30.2 |
| TEs | 7.1 | 16.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Arizona opened at 57% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
Cardinals win probability
Key Swings
- −21Dalton → Shaheed, 53-yd TD57% → 36%Q1 12:53
- −24Dalton → Hill, 3-yd TD52% → 28%Q2 10:29
- +30Ingram 2-yd TD run25% → 55%Q2 2:28
- +22Wilson 38-yd pick-six55% → 77%Q2 1:50
- +17Simmons 56-yd pick-six77% → 94%Q2 0:46
Swing in Cardinals win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| New Orleans Saints | Measure | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Plays | 60 |
| 69% | Pass rate | 52% |
| 8.3 | Yds / dropback | 6.1 |
| 3.9 | Yds / carry | 4.7 |
| 6/13 | Third downs | 3/10 |
Efficiency edge Arizona ran 11 fewer plays but gained 0.8 more yards per carry.
- Top targets
- NO Olave 30% · Kamara 20% · Callaway 13%
- ARI Hopkins 48% · Benjamin 17% · Ertz 14%
Possession Results
| Result | NO | ARI |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 3 |
| Field goals | 2 | 2 |
| Punts | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
ARI turnover edge: +3
- The Saints opened the scoring on their first possession, a 4-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Cardinals drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | Q1 15:00 | 4 | 75 | 2:07 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q1 12:53 | 6 | 43 | 1:59 | Field goal |
| NO | Q1 10:54 | 15 | 65 | 8:48 | Interception |
| ARI | Q1 2:06 | 9 | 70 | 3:51 | Field goal |
| NO | Q2 13:15 | 5 | 75 | 2:46 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q2 10:29 | 13 | 75 | 8:01 | Touchdown |
| NO | Q2 2:28 | 2 | 10 | 0:38 | Interception |
| NO | Q2 1:50 | 5 | 22 | 1:04 | Interception |
| NO | Q2 0:46 | 1 | -1 | 0:46 | End of half |
| ARI | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 5 | 1:00 | Punt |
| NO | Q3 14:00 | 9 | 54 | 4:16 | Field goal |
| ARI | Q3 9:44 | 3 | -13 | 1:39 | Punt |
| NO | Q3 8:05 | 3 | 3 | 1:05 | Punt |
| ARI | Q3 7:00 | 12 | 85 | 6:31 | Touchdown |
| NO | Q3 0:29 | 3 | 7 | 0:40 | Punt |
| ARI | Q4 14:49 | 4 | 0 | 1:55 | Punt |
| NO | Q4 12:54 | 5 | 46 | 1:40 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q4 11:14 | 8 | 64 | 4:52 | Touchdown |
| NO | Q4 6:22 | 11 | 75 | 3:15 | Touchdown |
| ARI | Q4 3:07 | 3 | 8 | 0:27 | Punt |
| NO | Q4 2:40 | 10 | 53 | 1:57 | Field goal |
| ARI | Q4 0:43 | 1 | -1 | 0:43 | End of game |
About these numbers
The Cardinals' interception touchdown is counted as a Saints interception, not as a Cardinals possession. The Cardinals' interception touchdown is counted as a Saints interception, not as a Cardinals possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Saints vs Cardinals Head-to-Head
The Saints and Cardinals first met in 1967 and have played 33 times since.
- All-time series
- 17–16Cardinals lead, 33 meetings since 1967
- Postseason
- 1–0Saints won in 2009
- Largest Saints win
- 45–142009
- Largest Cardinals win
- 40–71980
Since 2021
2–0 Cardinals lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. C = Cardinals win, S = Saints win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 16 Cardinals at Saints Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 1 Cardinals at Saints, 2025 Wk 1 recap ARI 20 NO 13 ARI W
- 2022 Wk 7 Saints at Cardinals ARI 42 NO 34 ARI W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Saints | Stat | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| 7-10 | Record | 4-13 |
| 19.4 | Points per game | 20.0 |
| 333.8 | Yards per game | 323.5 |
| 5.6 | Yards per play | 4.8 |
| 20.3 | Points allowed per game | 26.4 |
| 314.8 | Yards allowed per game | 348.9 |
Saints vs Cardinals Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- ARI −2.5Cardinals covered by 5.5
- Total
- 43.5Over: 76 points scored (by 32.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 23.0 | 42 | +19.0 |
| Saints | 20.5 | 34 | +13.5 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
New Orleans Saints
- Against the spread
- 2–5
- Over/under
- 5–2
- ATS as favorite
- 1–2
- ATS as underdog
- 1–3
- ATS on the road
- 0–3
Arizona Cardinals
- Against the spread
- 4–3
- Over/under
- 2–4–1
- ATS as favorite
- 1–1
- ATS as underdog
- 3–2
- ATS at home
- 2–2
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Saints vs Cardinals Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 16 in New Orleans. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Saints vs Cardinals Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Saints vs Cardinals Week 7 game?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the New Orleans Saints 42–34 in Week 7 of the 2022 season. The game was played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, on October 20, 2022. See the Cardinals' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Saints vs Cardinals?
The final score was Cardinals 42, Saints 34. The Cardinals led 28–14 at halftime, and the second half went Saints 20, Cardinals 14.
What happened in the Saints vs Cardinals game?
Arizona led 28–14 at halftime after a 25-point second quarter and won 42–34, though New Orleans took the second half 20–14. New Orleans outgained the Cardinals 494–326. Andy Dalton led all players with 30 of 47 passing for 361 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 21 rushing yards. The Saints committed 3 turnovers, the Cardinals none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Saints vs Cardinals?
Andy Dalton led the game with 29.5 PPR fantasy points, the QB2 of Week 7, on 30 of 47 passing for 361 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 21 rushing yards. Eno Benjamin was next with 23.3 (RB6). See Andy Dalton's 2022 game log.
Who led Saints vs Cardinals in passing, rushing and receiving?
Andy Dalton (NO) led all passers with 30 of 47 for 361 yards, 4 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Eno Benjamin (ARI) led in rushing with 12 carries for 92 yards and a touchdown. Chris Olave (NO) led in receiving with 7 catches for 106 yards.
How many fantasy points did Andy Dalton score against the Cardinals?
Andy Dalton scored 29.5 fantasy points against the Cardinals in Week 7 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 30 of 47 passing for 361 yards and 4 touchdowns, plus 4 carries for 21 rushing yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Saints vs Cardinals?
Juwan Johnson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 20.2 PPR points on 8.3 xFP (+11.9). Marquez Callaway fell furthest short, with 4.0 points on 10.0 xFP (−6.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Cardinals beat the Saints?
The Cardinals beat the Saints 42–34 because they won the turnover battle 3–0.
Which team won the turnover battle in Saints vs Cardinals?
The Cardinals won the turnover battle 3–0: the Saints gave the ball away 3 times and the Cardinals not at all. The Cardinals won the game.
What is the all-time Saints vs Cardinals record?
The Cardinals lead the all-time series 17–16 across 33 meetings since 1967, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.
When did the Saints and Cardinals last play before this game?
Before Week 7 of 2022, they last met in the 2019 season on October 27, 2019, when the Saints beat the Cardinals 31–9.
Have the Saints and Cardinals met in the playoffs?
Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2009 playoffs. The Saints are 1–0 against the Cardinals in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Saints vs Cardinals?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Cardinals −2.5, making the Arizona Cardinals 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 43.5. That implied about 23.0 points for the Cardinals and 20.5 for the Saints.
Did Saints vs Cardinals go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 43.5, and the teams combined for 76 points, 32.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Saints vs Cardinals?
The Cardinals covered by 5.5 against the closing line of Cardinals −2.5. The final margin was 8 points.