The Arizona Cardinals led the Los Angeled Chargers 7-6 at halftime in Week 7 and part of that was because of a pair of absolutely wild plays that resulted in Chargers turnovers.
The Cardinals didn’t turn either turnover into points but the Chargers didn’t score either.
Here is the first play:
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Kyler Murray attempted a pass to James Conner over the middle. Khalil Mack tipped the pass, which landed in the arms of defensive lineman Teair Tart for an interception.
Tart rumbled into Arizona territory but Conner chased him down from behind and knocked the ball out for a fumble. Michael Wilson recovered the football, so the Cardinals weathered the interception by forcing a fumble and getting to reset on the drive rather than giving the Chargers the ball in field-goal range.
The second play saved a touchdown.
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Justin Herbert throw a deep pass to Jalen Reagor, who caught the ball and ran down the sideline. It looked like he would score a touchdown. Cornerback Star Thomas V punched the ball out at the three-yard line, the ball bounced off Reagor’s leg and into the end zone where safety Jalen Thompson recovered it for a touchback. Instead of a 7-0 Chargers lead, it was scoreless and the Cardinals took over.
What a crazy pair of plays under the lights at State Farm Stadium.
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