PHX Reporter

The Arizona Cardinals are preparing for a significant Monday night matchup against the Chargers. For many players, including defensive lineman Dante Stills, it will be their first experience playing under the primetime lights of "Monday Night Football." Reflecting on his past primetime appearance with West Virginia Mountaineers in 2022, Stills noted that an NFL night game presents new challenges. He plans to seek advice from veteran teammates.

Stills expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, recalling how he watched such games during his school years. The game serves as an important occasion for the Cardinals, marking their return to this high-profile slot since their last appearance in 2022 against the Patriots—a match remembered for Kyler Murray's ACL injury.

The excitement is shared by others on the team. Linebacker Krys Barnes and cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting acknowledged the heightened energy surrounding a primetime event. However, not everyone shares this sentiment. DeeJay Dallas, who has experience with night games from his time with the Seahawks, considers them routine.

Preparation varies among players. Safety Budda Baker mentioned possible additional meetings on game day. Rookie Isaiah Adams intends to include a nap in his schedule while linebacker Zaven Collins highlighted managing meal times as crucial due to pre-game nerves.

Dallas prefers a chaotic preparation approach, adjusting his routine frequently to maintain focus amid potential disruptions—a strategy shaped by previous experiences against teams like Washington and San Francisco.

Murphy-Bunting reflected on past performances and emphasized resilience: "We got whooped last week, and now we just got to showcase again who we are."