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James Conner had a big night to lead the Cardinals to a win over the Chargers. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Kyler Murray couldn’t get anything going, and the Arizona Cardinals offense was stuck. James Conner came to bail his team out.
With less than two minutes left and the Cardinals trailing the Los Angeles Chargers 15-14 Conner took a short pass, turned upfield and picked up 33 yards to get the Cardinals into field goal range. Chad Ryland hit the game winner as time expired and Arizona escaped with a 17-15 win.
It was an ugly night for both offenses. The Chargers didn’t score a touchdown, but still led inside of the two-minute warning because the Cardinals weren’t any better. Justin Herbert had 349 yards but couldn’t find the end zone. Murray, as has been the case most of the season, didn’t produce many yards in the passing game.
But Conner, a tough-running veteran, saved his team. He had 101 yards rushing, 51 receiving and he helped the Cardinals put off any criticism of their offense due to the win.
“He’s a dog, he’s a workhorse,” Murray told ESPN after the game. “One of our leaders, one of our captains. A guy that comes to work every day, leaves it all out there for the guys. Can’t say enough about that dude, man. He’s a great teammate, great person.”
A lackluster first half
For all of the supposed star power at quarterback for the lesser of the two Monday night games there was very little excitement in the first half.
The Chargers didn’t score a touchdown. They had a good shot at one when Jalen Reagor caught a long pass from Justin Herbert, but Cardinals cornerback Starling Thomas V punched out the ball just before Reagor scored, and it was recovered by Arizona in the end zone.
The Cardinals were supposed to be a good offense this season but that hasn’t been the case. It showed in another sluggish half to start the game, though they did get a touchdown on a short catch by Greg Dortch. Kyler Murray had just 74 yards passing in the first half.
It was a dull first…
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Publish date : 2024-10-22 03:46:11
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