Despite heavy rain causing two weather delays, the Arizona Cardinals won 24-10 over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Dec. 3.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Unlike last week where they were demolished 37-14 by the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 26, the stability of the Cardinals’ defense returned while the offense came alive.
Both teams would trade a field goal each at the beginning of the game to make it 3-3.
Cardinals tight end Trey McBride received a 5-yard pass from quarterback Kyler Murray to score his second touchdown of the season as it would be 10-3 Arizona.
Halftime hit before it was extended to over 40 minutes because of the weather conditions in Pittsburgh.
Once they returned to the field, Cardinals running back James Conner rushed between the middle of the Steelers’ defense for a 1-yard TD to extend their lead to 17-3.
With 7:18 remaining in the third quarter, the rain came pouring down to cause yet another delay.
Conner ran for 9 yards before getting just squeezing into the end zone for another touchdown as the Cardinals were winning 24-3.
Towards the end, Pittsburgh wide receiver Diontae Johnson caught a 2-yard pass from quarterback Mitchell Trubisky with 4:25 left and shrunk their deficit to 24-10.
With this result, the Cardinals improve to 3-10 on the season.
Here are some of the best reactions to the “Bird Gang” getting their third win of the season by beating the Steelers.
Kevin strong is a DAWWWWGGG!!!
— Kody Green (@kodygreen10k) December 3, 2023
trey mcbride is an absolute dawg
— inthecards (@inthecards01) December 3, 2023
This is VERY pre mature…But Trey McBride can go down as the greatest Tight End in Arizona Cardinals history.
— Lumpia (@Lumpia_Doncic) December 3, 2023
#BirdGang pic.twitter.com/fSzknR5K09
— Brandon Buckingham (@brandonbuck88) December 3, 2023
Beating the Cowboys and the Steelers in the same season would be a successful season for the @AZCardinals in my opinion 😂 #BirdGang
— Jon Montoya (@himynameisjon) December 3, 2023
I said it earlier in the season and it bears repeating: Jonathan Gannon can coach. #BirdGang nailed that hire. In a tank year he has had them competitive all season.
— Jayco (@ljc7975) December 3, 2023
JAMES CONNOR CARDINALS LEGEND
— Ben Bliklen (@benbliklen) December 3, 2023
For the first time in my life I’ve seen the Cardinals beat the Steelers. Absolute dub. Big win on the road.#BirdGang
— ZacC (@ZacC520) December 3, 2023
I said that the @AZCardinals would win 3-5 games they weren’t supposed to. They will 2 more still. They’re a few pieces away. #BirdGang
— CanucksWillNeverWinACup (@CanucksWontWin) December 3, 2023
And we can't lose next week either!
What a team#BirdGang
— Daniel Roberts (@droberts639) December 3, 2023
Good win #BirdGang
— Donny Anderson (@TheDonny_74) December 3, 2023
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Alec Cipollini is a journalist covering the Arizona Coyotes and Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account @AlecCipollini
