Kyler Murray threw a career high 58 passes on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, and it seemed like far too many for the offense to have the success it needed to win.
The Cardinals dragged out drives that didn't lead to touchdowns, they lost veteran wide receiver A.J. Green to a knee injury that further depleted that group, and Pro Bowl running back James Conner had his third straight game in which he was not a factor. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was effective with his legs against the Raiders, extending plays and putting points on the scoreboard with a touchdown run and two-point conversion run.
But on Sunday, Murray didn't run the ball until late in the fourth quarter, a two-yard carry and a six-yard run after looking downfield for a receiver. At times Murray seemed to lock in on good friend and top receiving threat Marquise"Hollywood" Brown, and while Brown had a big game statistically, some throws his way didn't work out. A defense that surrendered touchdowns on their opponents' opening drives in Week 1 and Week 2 improved on Sunday, forced into a tough spot after a blocked punt. The Cardinals held the Rams to a field goal after Los Angeles had the ball at the Arizona 4-yard line.
The Rams made plays in crucial moments, but the Cardinals defense gave the team a chance with Budda Baker's forced fumble recovered by Jalen Thompson in the fourth quarter. The Cardinals started the game on offense much the same way as they did in Weeks 1 and 2. They couldn't put together a good drive in the first quarter while the Rams, as well the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders previously, put together early scoring drives.
An 18-play Cardinals drive in the fourth quarter at Las Vegas produced a touchdown. In contrast, a 19-play, 75-yard drive against the Rams only resulted in a field goal, after a misfire to Zach Ertz in the end zone and dropped pass by Conner near the goal line. A 17-play drive in the fourth quarter only netted another field goal.Get in touch with Jose Romero at
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