NFL News: Cardinals’ Michael Wilson secures stunning TD catch against Falcons

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The Arizona Cardinals may be completely out of the playoff race, but quarterback Jacoby Brissett and wide receiver Michael Wilson still gave it their all in Week 16.

Brissett found Wilson running down the field in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons. Wilson stepped up to catch Falcons linebacker Kobe Bryant. The ball was hit between both players, and somehow, Wilson landed with it.

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Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Kobe Bryant, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The pass was initially ruled incomplete as it appeared the ball may have touched the ground at some point during play. But replays showed that the ball wobbled several times, struck Bryant and finally fell into Wilson’s hands.

NFL fans, and even Bryant, were stunned after it was reviewed.

Jacoby Brissett warms up for the game

Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett warms up before an Atlanta Falcons game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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The third-year wide receiver had his best season yet. Wilson set career highs in receptions (66) and receiving yards (766) in the game against the Falcons. Wilson’s touchdown was his fifth of the season, also a career high.

Brissett was making his 10th start of the season as he has been used more often since Kyler Murray’s injury. Brissett had 2,708 passing yards and 18 touchdown passes before their game against Atlanta. Wilson’s touchdown pass was his 19th of the season, a career high.

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Arizona was 3-11 coming into the game and Atlanta was 5-9.

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