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Jess Root

Cardinals’ win over Bears was full of firsts

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Chicago Bears on Sunday at State Farm Stadium 29-9 behind 213 rushing yards and three touchdowns on offense and six sacks on defense.

During the game, there were a few firsts.

Rookie running back Trey Benson scored his first NFL touchdown.

Here is the play:

Rookie linebacker Xavier Thomas had his first career sack, a half sack shared with L.J. Collier. He would later have his first career full sack.

Collier’s half sack was the first in his time with the Cardinals.

Zaven Collins had two sacks in the game, but they were two half sacks and a full sack. It was the first time in his career that he was part of three sacks in a game.

Jesse Luketa had his first career sack.

It was Trey McBride’s first career rushing touchdown.

It was the first time under head coach Jonathan Gannon that the Cardinals are above .500.

It was the first time the Bears allowed more than 21 points in a game this season.

Yes indeed, there were a lot of firsts. But in the end, what really mattered was the win.

Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire’s Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on SpotifyYouTube or Apple podcasts.

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