In a strong display, the Arizona Cardinals secured a dominating 31-6 win against the New York Jets on Sunday. The game commenced with a swift 7-0 lead, although it took quarterback Kyler Murray a couple of extra plays to record a touchdown, much to his anticipation.
During the game, Murray completed a pass to running back James Conner, who seemed to have scored, but after a video review, it was determined that Conner was a mere half-yard short of the goal line. Despite the setback, Conner made it into the end zone on the subsequent play. The amusing moment arose when officials humorously noted that Conner’s butt cheek made contact with the ground before crossing the line. Murray chuckled at this comment, sharing, “Selfishly, I wanted him to reach for that one, but it’s all good.”
Murray’s performance was stellar, as he completed 22 of 24 passes for 266 yards, culminating in a passer rating of 126.7. Notably, he set a club record with 17 consecutive completions during the game. Had Conner scored on the earlier pass, Murray’s rating could have escalated to 140.6. However, with an impressive completion percentage of 91.7, Murray’s adjusted passer rating was even higher, at approximately 138.8 with one touchdown and 152.4 with two.
Overall, the Cardinals achieved 406 yards on 57 plays, averaging 7.1 yards per play, while securing 28 first downs and converting 5 of 7 third downs. Impressively, all 31 points were scored from within the red zone. This winning streak has seen the Cardinals reach the red zone 13 times, converting for nine touchdowns and four field goals, which totals 75 out of a potential 91 points.
Head coach Jonathan Gannon highlighted Murray’s performance, stating, “I think the quarterback was the best player on the planet today.” He praised Murray for executing the game plan and benefiting from the support of his teammates. Gannon remarked, “When he has the ball in his hands, as a defensive guy, anytime he gets a snap you’re hanging onto your you-know-what. I thought he was lights out today.”
In addition to his passing success, Murray also reached notable personal milestones. With three touchdowns against the Jets—two rushing and one passing—he now has 30 career rushing touchdowns, making him one of only five quarterbacks to achieve this feat within their first six seasons. He joins the ranks of top performers like Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Cam Newton, and Otto Graham in this impressive statistic.
As the Cardinals continue to demonstrate their offensive prowess, fans can look forward to more exciting updates and analyses on the team through various platforms, including the Rise Up, See Red podcast.
This victory not only showcases the Cardinals’ current momentum but also highlights Kyler Murray’s growth as a quarterback, suggesting that even more significant achievements lie ahead as the season progresses.