Cardinals/Jags recap

Final score Cardinals 23 Jaguars 16

Although dominating in almost every category, this was a battle.
Total offensive yards Cards 397 Jaguars 176
Rushing yards Cards 176 Jaguars 42
Passing yards Cards 221 Jaguars 134
TOP Cards 27 min Jaguars 13 min

First couple of drives did not end well for the Jaguars as they were picked off by Derrick Johnson and Thomas Howard. McNabb hooked up with Reggie Bush for a 40 yard TD pass to give the Cards a 7-0 lead. It was 13-0 with under 30 seconds left before halftime, when Mcnabb was picked off in the endzone and it was returned to the cards 30 yard line, where the Jaguars kicked a field goal to end the half.

Jags drove the ball down the field, but a good goal line stand by the Cardinals forced the Jags into a field goal. 13-6 Cards.

Cards countered by driving down the field but were also held to a field goal. 16-6 Cards.

Jaguars put together a solid drive and capped it off with a 5 yd td pass to MJD. 16-13 Cards

In the 4th quarter Cardinals were able to put a nice drive together and capped it off with an 11yd TD run by Ray Rice. 23-13 Cards.

Jags kicked a field goal. 23-16 Cards.

Cardinals got the ball back with 5 min and were able to keep possession and pick up first downs until the clock expired with McNabb taking a knee. Final score. Cards 23 Jags 16

Player of the Game:
Matt Forte, Cardinals. 16 carries for 152 yards.