Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has regressed some in his decision-making ability and it has cost his team the division lead heading into NFL Week 14. Luckily, Murray and the Cardinals will have a chance to redeem themselves versus the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday.
SHAQ ENDED EM
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 1, 2024
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Two costly interceptions, an excessive 45 pass attempts and red zone struggles versus the Minnesota Vikings are an indication that the Cardinals offense has been uncharacteristic. Murray isn’t committing to his first reads in the pass game, holding the ball entirely too long in the pocket, and hoping to create miracles on broken plays.
Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing needs to pump the brake with his approach and get back to the ground game with running back James Conner more frequently. Petzing’s overuse of Murray was senseless, as the Cardinals held a 19-6 lead in the third quarter, meaning that Murray’s meltdown was an act of impulse rather than necessity.
.@byronmurphy picks it off for the #Vikings!
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 1, 2024
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Murray had the luxury of 77 total plays and the offense pretty much dictated the game in Week 13. Yet it was Murray’s two absurd interceptions that deflated a very optimal Cardinals push in Minnesota.
If the Cardinals and Murray want to actually win the NFC West, they need to revert back to playing fundamental football, not reaching for aimless miracles by being excessive in the pass game.
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