State Farm Stadium | Arizona Cardinals
State Farm Stadium | Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals secured a narrow victory over the Miami Dolphins with a 28-27 win at Hard Rock Stadium. The game marked an impressive performance from the Cardinals' offense, which had been struggling in previous weeks.
Kyler Murray, the team's quarterback, expressed confidence after the game-winning 34-yard field goal by Chad Ryland. "Hell, if we get a chance to go score at the end of a game with a chance to win, I like us," he stated.
Marvin Harrison Jr., one of the standout players, reflected on his role in the victory: "It feels great," he said following his six receptions for 111 yards and crucial plays that helped secure the win.
The Cardinals now hold a 4-4 record and are tied for first place in the NFC West following this victory and a loss by division rivals Seattle Seahawks. Despite their position, Murray remains cautious about complacency. "For me, no complacency," he remarked.
Trey McBride also played a significant role on National Tight Ends Day, leading with 124 receiving yards. His efforts were complemented by Murray's passing prowess as he recorded his first 300-yard game since October 2022 against Minnesota.
Head coach Jonathan Gannon praised Harrison's contributions without dwelling on past performances: "There is no panic. Zero panic," he commented on Harrison's development as an important player for the team.
Defensively, Budda Baker highlighted their strategy against key Dolphins players Jalen Waddle and Tyreek Hill: "Our goal was to stop '17' and '10,'" Baker explained after helping limit their impact during the game.
Despite injuries affecting their defensive line, including Naquan Jones' thigh injury, Arizona's defense managed critical stops when needed. The team looks forward to upcoming home games against Chicago Bears and New York Jets before their bye week.
"I don't think wins carry over," Gannon noted post-game but acknowledged that confidence gained from such victories can have lasting effects.