Posted on Nov 11
Kyler Murray shines as Cardinals dominate Jets, earning praise as "best player on the planet"
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Kyler Murray leads Cardinals to dominant victory over Jets
Why it matters: Murray's exceptional performance highlights his status as one of the league's top quarterbacks and signals the Cardinals' potential for a strong playoff run.
Murray's statistics from the game speak for themselves:
- He completed 91.7% of his passes, the second-highest percentage in Cardinals history.
- He threw a perfectly placed over-the-shoulder touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison Jr.
- He had two rushing touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities.
- Murray set a Cardinals record by completing 17 straight passes.
- He became the first player in NFL history to complete 85% of his passes with 250 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
What's new: Murray's consistency and playmaking ability have been exceptional throughout the season, and this game was a testament to his skills.
- Coach Jonathan Gannon praised Murray, declaring him "the best player on the planet."
- Murray himself credited his success to putting the ball in his receivers' hands and focusing on completions.
Yes, but: Despite his individual brilliance, Murray's success is also attributed to being in a system that emphasizes attention to detail and showcases his talents effectively.
- The Cardinals' offensive scheme allows Murray to utilize his mobility and make plays both through the air and on the ground.
- Murray's competitiveness and resiliency were evident when he quickly bounced back after taking a hit that caused his helmet to pop off.
What to watch: With a 6-4 record heading into their bye week, the Cardinals are in a strong position to compete for a division title and make a deep playoff run.
- Murray's outstanding performance sets a high bar for future games and raises expectations for the team.
- The Cardinals will continue to rely on Murray's leadership and playmaking ability to guide them to success.
The bottom line: Kyler Murray's dominant performance against the Jets solidifies his status as one of the league's premier quarterbacks and positions the Cardinals as a formidable team in the playoff race.
- With Murray leading the way, the Cardinals have the potential to achieve great things this season.