In a game where the quarterback threw two interceptions, their star running back getting hurt and a flat second-half performance, the Arizona Cardinals lost 34-20 to the Cincinnati Bengals at State Farm Stadium on Oct. 8.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!After being down 10-0 in the first quarter, the Cardinals scored two touchdowns in the second to be up 14-10.
Then, Arizona running back James Conner went off with a knee injury, though the play in which the injury occur is unknown.
Knowing how crucial Conner playing for the Cardinals is, fans were distressed when the injury happened.
NOOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/cg4oBgB3md
— Gage Jeter (@gage_jeter) October 8, 2023
Whole game changed when James Conner went down.
— PHX Fans (@PHXFansAZ) October 8, 2023
Before today, Arizona quarterback Josh Dobbs hasn’t thrown an interception this season.
That all changed as he had two, including a “pick-6.”
At the end of the second quarter, Dobbs threw the ball right to Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase for a touchdown.
@AZCardinals Josh Dobbs is seeing ghosts! I don’t know what he’s seeing on the field today. His throws don’t even have spiral😂🤦🏻♂️ #BirdGang
— Bobby (@WetlikeDBook) October 8, 2023
Something happened mentally to Dobbs after that pick 6 tbh #BirdGang
— That salty cardinals fan (@Thatsaltycardfa) October 8, 2023
The Stadium looks like a ghost town right now. Any last hope has been drained out of the desert after that 2nd Josh Dobbs INT. #BirdGang
— The AZ sports fan! (@TheAZsportsfan1) October 8, 2023
Because of Dobbs showing, Cardinals injured quarterback Kyler Murray was trending on social media again with some fans hoping he comes back soon.
Can you please comeback like soon. Like please bro !!!! I can’t watch our team keep losing games we could’ve of won 🏆 it’s just sad !!! I took my son to first game today and it was a complete dumpster fire . #getwellsoon #K1 #BirdGang #FAnalytics
— Matthew Spruill (@MasterAzcards) October 8, 2023
I like Josh Dobbs a lot and I'm not trying to bash him but anyone who said he should start when Kyler is healthy better be eating their words
— Branden Marotta (@brmarotta_) October 8, 2023
Back on Oct. 6, Murray’s name was popping up all over the internet after a report that people outside of the Cardinals organization believe the quarterback’s days in Arizona are numbered.
Down 24-14 in the third quarter after another Chase touchdown for the Bengals, Cardinals running back Emari Demercado scored his first touchdown of the season with an 11 yd. run.
Then, Arizona kicker Matt Prater missed the extra-point and the Cardinals were down by only 4, 24-20.
The Bengals offense got 10 more points and Cincinnati left Arizona with a 34-20 victory.
Even after the loss, however, optimism about the Cardinals future beyond this season was voiced by the community.
@AZCardinals might not get another win this season,but that’s alright. I didn’t expect them to win at all this season to begin with. Although it’s going to suck, I guess we’ll just have to sit back and observe our weaknesses and strengths for the rest of the season. #BirdGang
— Bobby (@WetlikeDBook) October 8, 2023
The Cardinals have been competing in every game this season without their two best players. It will turn around. Gannon is building something special here. #BirdGang
— J_Bird77 (@Go_Birdgang) October 8, 2023
Next game, the Cardinals will head to SoFi Stadium against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 15.
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Alec Cipollini is a journalist covering the Arizona Coyotes and Phoenix Rising for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his new X account @AlecCipollini
