Arizona Cardinals (8-6) – Philadelphia Eagles (4-9-1) : 33-26
While Arizona quickly led by 16 points, making it seem like an easy win, the Cardinals had to fight until the last second against the catchy Eagles. Carried by a beaming Jalen Hurts (23/39, 338 yards, 63 yards on the ground, 4 TD), the franchise of Philadelphia fought with his weapons, but the notable absence of Darius Slay weighed against the armada Cardinals receivers.
Because if it is a solid and complete team that won, it is DeAndre Hopkins (169 yards, 1 TD) who has, once again, offered victory to his team on a powerful touchdown. The band of Kyler Murray (27/36, 406 yards, 29 yards on the ground, 4 TD 1 INT) takes a big step towards the playoffs, while the Eagles move away from the head of the division.
HOW DO YOU DEFEND THIS? @deandrehopkins #RedSea
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Arizona starts strong
In a very slow start to the match, the two teams shone more by individual errors than by offensive performance. DeAndre Hopkins loses the ball at first, but it is the Cardinals who will open the scoring on a mistake by Jalen Hurts. The quarterback rookie is penalized for getting rid of the ball in his end zone, which offers a safety to the players of Arizona (2-0).
And that defensive action kicks off the Cardinals night. Taking advantage of an uninspired defense, Kyler Murray slalomed and scored the first touchdown of the evening. Shortly after, it was the special teams that hit the nail on the head with a blocked punt. Kyler Murray finds Chase Edmonds (66 yards, 1 TD), and the Cardinals fly (16-0)
PUNT BLOCK.
The @AZCardinals are excelling in all three phases. #RedSea
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Le show Jalen Hurts
But the Eagles have a new quarterback, and a new mentality of a fighting team. And the young quarterback will shine in this first half, reviving his team by distributing to his targets. On a 3rd and 20, he first finds Quez Watkins for a 32-yard touchdown. Then after a fumble from Kyler Murray, this time it is Greg Ward (15 yards, 2 TD) who is served (19-14).
A real ping pong game begins between two wild attacking teams. The Cardinals’ armada of receivers dominates, from Larry Fitzgerald (35 yards, 1 TD) to DeAndre Hopkins, and the first adds a new touchdown. Immediate response from Jalen Hurts, who marks his third touchdown of the evening to keep his team at bay (26-20).
Hurts to Ward again!@JalenHurts has three TD passes in this first half. #FlyEaglesFly
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Word to the defense
While the first half was offensive, it is the defense that dominates in the second act, on both sides. For the third time in the game, Arizona will lose the ball on an incomprehensible interception by Kyler Murray, who nevertheless had the opportunity to strike a big blow.
And it is finally Philadelphia which strikes first, well helped by a lost Patrick Peterson, which multiplies the faults. Jalen Reagor (49 yards) and Alshon Jeffery (63 yards) take advantage, and it is the inevitable Jalen Hurts who concludes on the ground, for his fourth touchdown of the evening for the equalizer (26-26).
Marcus Epps with an end zone INT for the @Eagles! #FlyEaglesFly
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But luckily for the Cardinals, they have one of the best receivers in the league. As the match sinks into boredom for the Desert Men attack, they make the difference with a touchdown from DeAndre Hopkins. As the great players often win the great matches, it is still the case here (33-26). The defense will then hold, and the Cardinals take a step closer to the playoffs with this victory.
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