Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray threw for over 300 yards on Sunday for the first time since Week 8 of the 2022 season, powering Arizona to a comeback 28-27 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Facing the NFL’s top-ranked pass defense—which had held opponents to just 154.5 passing yards per game- Murray, in the 2nd half alone, completed 18 of 22 passes for 228 yards and a touchdown.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Murray’s performance has him sitting at 3rd in QBR among qualified quarterbacks this season, trailing only Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. Adding to his impact, his 43 rushing yards per game are the highest since 2020, showing he’s fully recovered from his ACL tear and returning to the elite mobility that earned him Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019.
After the game, Murray took to social media to address some online trolls. Sleeper HQ, a fantasy football app, had posted a long-circulating graphic suggesting a supposed correlation between Murray’s stats and the release of new Call of Duty games, hinting that his performance dips around game launches. Responding to the post, Murray—an avid Call of Duty fan and recent brand partner—replied with a sharp comeback: “Coming from the Temu of fantasy…”
Coming from the Temu of fantasy.. https://t.co/0xw1Kutl1e
— Kyler Murray (@K1) October 27, 2024
For a quarterback who has had to face more unwarranted criticism than any other QB in the league, Sunday’s win might have felt a little extra sweet, especially considering the stigma surrounding him and Call of Duty releases.
