Due to controversial play calls on fourth down, inconsistencies offensively and the Chicago Bears scoring 21 points in the first half, Arizona Cardinals fans did not hold back when reflecting about their 27-16 loss.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!After a defensive implosion last week against the San Francisco 49ers, the Cardinals traveled to Chicago in hopes of getting back in the win column.
Instead, Arizona gave up 420 yards to Justin Fields and the Bears’ offense. TE Kole Kmet had only four receptions, but was able to gain 107 yards. From their run game, RB Khalil Herbert rushed for 112 yards on 20 carries, including 40 yards in just the first quarter alone.
Kyler Murray completed 24-of-38 passes and threw for 230 yards. James Conner scored his first receiving touchdown of the season from a 16-yard catch.
Cardinals WR Greg Dortch turned on the jets, speeding past multiple Chicago defenders after receiving a 38-yard pass from Murray.
Questionably, Arizona decided to go for two-point conversion to lessen the deficit from 24-16 to a one-score game.
However, Murray was unable to find someone to pass to before the ball sailed towards the wall behind the end zone.
Dropping to 3-12 on the season, here is some of the reaction from the “Bird Gang” after Arizona’s loss to the Bears right before Christmas.
How can the @AZCardinals look this bad this late in the season? The play calls and the decision making point to head coach Jonathan Gannon and the rest of the coaching staff. He is defensive minded and yet the defense is weak and the offense is nonexistent. #BirdGang #RedSea
— Todd Kunz TV (@ToddKunzTV) December 25, 2023
Jonathan Gannon ain't it. Cards need a new head coach #ArizonaCardinals #AZvsCHI #RedSea
— dj (@deejaymejia) December 24, 2023
All these two point conversion attempts are ridiculous Jonathan Gannon! Just kick the damn extra point!! #AZCardinals
— Platopoker (@platopoker) December 25, 2023
FG makes it 27-16. Consider Christmas still ruined.
— British Birdgang (3-12) (@BritishBirdgang) December 25, 2023
Oh well – Another L
And they aren't winning either of the last 2
Piss poor#BirdGang
— Daniel Roberts (@droberts639) December 25, 2023
I still don’t understand how Starling Thomas V is struggling today. The recipe for stopping Justin Fields is to just eye him, Fields stares his receivers down and makes it very obvious where he throws it. That is his biggest weakness. #BirdGang
— Mervin (@MervinBustanut) December 25, 2023
Everybody needs to fired again. #BirdGang
— AZBubba (@azbubba2004) December 25, 2023
Some Kliff Kingsbury playcalling down the stretch. We need 6 YARDS! Why we airing it out downfield? Quick curl route and move the chains.
Just awful.#AZvsCHI #BirdGang— Dude_In_The_Desert ❁ 🌵 (@t_arnpreeest) December 25, 2023
@AZCardinals definitely don’t want to win this game by going for 2 there. They’re obviously trying to keep that draft spot. #BirdGang
— PHXson602 (@WetlikeDBook) December 25, 2023
Two lucky passes to Kmet and a stupid decision by Jonathan Gannon not to punt….. Certainly the difference in this football game….#BirdGang
— Ryan Cane (@Jerkass10) December 25, 2023
GD IS LIKE THAT!! ⚡️ #Birdgang
— Joseph (@Joseph59491696) December 25, 2023
AGAIN AND AGAIN GREG DORTCH SHOWS WHY HE SHOULD BE OUR STARTER. HELL OF A JOB 83!!!!!! 🔥 #BirdGang
— Jack Everley (@EverleyJack) December 25, 2023
Kyler is afraid to push the ball to any receiver. Can’t blame em. This receiving core is a joke. #BirdGang
— AZCards Fan Reactions (@AZCardsComments) December 25, 2023
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Alec Cipollini covers the Arizona Coyotes and Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account @AlecCipollini
