PHX Reporter

After the Arizona Cardinals' victory over the Chicago Bears, quarterback Kyler Murray reflected on his performance, which ended a 15-game streak of throwing at least one touchdown pass. Despite completing only 13 of 20 passes for 154 yards, Murray acknowledged the team's success even though he did not meet his usual standards.

Murray elaborated on his self-assessment during a conversation on Wednesday. "It wasn't technically all bad," he stated. "I just had a bad taste in my mouth. Why? Because I missed Trey. If I had hit Trey and had the touchdown, I would probably have felt way better about the game."

During the second quarter, tight end Trey McBride was open in the end zone on a second-and-goal from Chicago's 1-yard line. Bears safety Kevin Byard rushed late when it became clear it was a passing play, but Murray's throw missed its mark by several yards.

Despite this misstep, Murray praised his team's overall performance, particularly highlighting their defensive efforts and James Conner's contribution to a rushing attack that amassed over 200 yards without including any runs from Murray himself. "It's kind of a beautiful thing," he remarked.

"Hand the ball off, play defense and win? Yeah, that's something good football teams can do," he added. "I don't want to say we're good yet, but we're growing."

Murray emphasized that this approach does not diminish what they can achieve offensively or individually: "That's what the game called for."

He noted that it's unusual for him not to exhibit some standout moments during games and even more so in victories. However, despite missing out on a touchdown pass opportunity against the Bears, he accepted the outcome positively.

"A win is a win," Murray concluded. "You want to throw the ball around the yard and have flashy plays, but it's too hard to win in this league. You take it."

Ethan Hajas/Arizona Cardinals