Arrr, ye scurvy dogs! The Cardinals be givin' them Eagles a mighty shock on thar journey, messin' with the playoff picarrrr.
2023-12-31
Arr! Avast ye landlubbers! Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals be sendin' the Philadelphia Eagles packin', claimin' their fourth victory o' the season! By Blackbeard's beard, this be changin' the NFC playoff map like a tempest at sea!
The Arizona Cardinals pulled off an unexpected victory against the Philadelphia Eagles, with James Conner scoring the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. Although the Cardinals are not in the NFC playoff picture, the win had a significant impact on seeding. As a result of the Eagles' loss and the Cardinals' win over the Washington Commanders, the San Francisco 49ers secured the No. 1 seed. The Eagles are still in contention for the No. 2 seed, but the Dallas Cowboys have a chance to claim the NFC East and that seed in the final week of the regular season.The Cardinals faced a 21-6 deficit at the start of the second half, but Kyler Murray led an impressive comeback. After a touchdown drive by the Cardinals, Conner caught a short pass to tie the game at 21 apiece. Hurts responded with a touchdown drive of his own, connecting with Dallas Goedert to regain the lead. However, Murray found Michael Wilson for a touchdown, keeping the Cardinals in the game. The Eagles added a field goal, giving the Cardinals the opportunity to take the lead with a touchdown. Conner's touchdown run sealed the victory for Arizona.
Murray had a solid performance, throwing three touchdown passes and rushing for 24 yards. Conner had a standout game with 128 rushing yards and a receiving touchdown. On the Eagles' side, Hurts had three touchdowns, two of which went to Julio Jones.
The Eagles now face the New York Giants in the final week of the regular season, hoping for a win while also relying on the Cowboys to lose to secure the No. 2 seed.