The deep pass to Michael Wilson Sunday in the dying seconds of regulation was a play he and the offense hadn't even had a repetition on in practice.
But the wide receiver took what he called "a phenomenal play call by Drew (Petzing)" and made the crucial 31-yard catch, setting up what turned into the game-tying field goal. (There were other aspects of the play, like Wilson's brief ill-time celebration and the Cardinals' decision to run a play immediately, but more on that in a minute.)
The catch was an exclamation point on another great day for the third-year receiver, who became only the second player this season – aside from potential All-Pro Rams wideout Puka Nacua – to have back-to-back games of at least 10 receptions and at least 100 yards.
"That was Drew seeing the game and trusting me to make a play and trusting in the call and that Jacoby (Brissett) would make the throw," Wilson said.
The 10-reception, 118-yard game gave Wilson 47 receptions on 71 targets this season – coincidentally, the same amount of both catches and targets Wilson had all of 2024. That had been in 16 games, however, and this year, he's played 11.
But it isn't a shock, given his hot streak with Brissett. Take Wilson's numbers over Brissett's six starts – with two huge games in part because Marvin Harrison Jr. has been sidelined after appendicitis – extrapolated over a 17-game season, and Wilson is on a 111-reception, 1,366-yard pace.
Yes, coach Jonathan Gannon said, that could lead to more Wilson targets even after Harrison returns.
"Throw it to the guys that are making plays for you," Gannon said. "Absolutely."
The 31-yard catch was only the beginning of what turned out to be the Cardinals' biggest talking points from Sunday. In the moment, Wilson came down with the ball and, clock running under 30 seconds, he spun the ball in celebration.
Quickly realizing his mistake, Wilson ran to grab the ball and hand to the official. It didn't cost the Cardinals in the end, because as the ball was placed ready for play the offense wasn't yet lined up. Wilson admitted his error regardless.
"I made a big play and I hate to say, but truthfully I had a mental lapse," he said. "The optics of it, it looks undisciplined and it's bad. That's not indictive of who I am as a player and how we coach things. We talk about our standard operating procedures in the two-minute from OTAs and we talk about it every week. JG talks about it, catch an explosive and we don't have a timeout, run the ball back to the official. It's just a bad moment for me.
"I don't think it affected anything but it looks undisciplined. It looks sloppy."
The play garnered attention to what happened next anyway – Brissett eschewed spiking the ball to stop the clock and instead took a quick shot to Wilson in the end zone. It wasn't close, and so little time was left a field goal was the only option. The ball was set in play at 17 seconds, Brissett took the snap at 10, and there were six seconds left when the throw was incomplete.
Gannon said the Cardinals "tried to hit them by surprise" when they didn't spike the ball. Gannon acknowledged he would've liked to see the offensive urgency upped when it came to snapping the ball – he said the snap should come as soon as the official is backing away from setting the ball down – but catching the Jaguars out of sorts after the deep pass had been the idea.
As for the final play of overtime, Wilson and tight end Trey McBride were bracketed and Xavier Weaver was single-covered. Had Brissett put less air under his pass, Gannon said, not allowing the recovery by the second Jaguars defender, it would've made a difference. But, Gannon emphasized, he still liked both the play call and the decision given the circumstances.
Wilson would've liked another opportunity. But he's gotten more than he's dreamed of late, crediting "this whole organism" of the coaching, Brissett, offensive line and other teammates for helping it happen.
"Everyone is like 'I'm not surprised' at all with the production with the way I've performed the last two years," Wilson said. "That's been the theme.
"It's definitely a gratifying feeling. One thing I am big on, moreso than production, is earning the respect of people in the building."
INJURY UPDATE
Gannon said he had no new information on defensive lineman Walter Nolen III (knee) or guard Will Hernandez (hip) and noted that other players will be monitored during the week for their availability next weekend. That includes Harrison.
Gannon was also asked about a plan for quarterback Kyler Murray to return once he spends his final game on IR this week before being eligible to return.
"I talk to K1 every day," Gannon said. "He's working hard to get healthy. He's in every meeting, he's engaged. He's rehabbing a boatload of time in there. But I know he wants to play."
The top images taken by the Cardinals photographers during the 2025 Week 12 regular season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, presented by Earnhardt Auto Centers.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Walter Nolen III (97) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darius Robinson (56) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3), Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (21), Arizona Cardinals cornerback Elijah Jones (28) and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Denzel Burke (29) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (21) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Walter Nolen III (97) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (34) and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Darren Hall (30) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight (20), Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Jon Gaines II (71) and Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt (72) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter (22) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt (72) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson (34) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jordan Burch (52) and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat (10) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (27) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Warning during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter (22) and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) and Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight (20) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kedon Slovis (19) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum (68) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Walter Nolen III (97) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) , Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt (72) andArizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Cody Simon (50) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson (94) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) and Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (74) and Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Jon Gaines II (71) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Cody Simon (50) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) , Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andre Baccellia (82) and Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter (22) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Warning during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Garrett Williams (21) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darius Robinson (56) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during the Week 12 regular season game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
