The Cardinals had a number of incredible plays in all three phases that will be remembered for years to come. Let’s review the team’s best offensive, defensive, and special teams plays from the season over the course of the following week.
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The top ten offensive plays of the 2024 Cardinals season are listed here.
1. Trey McBride scurries around the Jets prior to the farewell
Situation: To tie the score at one, the Jets boot a field goal. The Cardinals were ahead 13–6 and facing a crucial third down.
Play: Trey McBride was five yards short of the first down by first contact after Kyler Murray found him on a crossing route. However, McBride was unstoppable on this play. After throwing Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner off balance, he barreled past safety Jalen Mills.
Result: When facing a defender one-on-one, McBride acts like an animal. It set up a touchdown for Marvin Harrison Jr. and was one of the most thrilling and entertaining plays of the season.
2. Against the Rams, Marvin Harrison Jr. Stretches Himself for a 60-yard touchdown
Situation: A short time after scoring his first NFL touchdown, Marvin Harrison Jr. was the only wide receiver on the field as the Cardinals were in 13 personnel.
Play: In play-action, Kyler Murray demonstrated why he is dangerous. When the rookie saw a hole in the Rams’ coverage, the quarterback rolled out of the pocket and threw a perfect pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. Harrison lunged for the goal-line from the four as a Rams defender tried to tackle the rookie from behind.
Result: The events that followed were quite amazing. First, the team’s mascot, Big Red, joined MHJ in celebrating. Yes, that is what you read. Harrison was dubbed “the elastic man” by play-by-play commentator Luis Hernandez in the Spanish radio booth for his ability to stretch and get to the end zone. Above all, Harrison’s touchdown—his second of the day—solidified the wide receiver’s exceptional potential.
3. Marvin Harrison Jr.’s first of many touchdowns.
Situation: The Cardinals offense wanted to make a big impression on their opening drive in their home opener.
Play: Murray sent Harrison a tight spiral toward the back of the end zone on second-and-eight. Harrison was able to get both feet down for the touchdown after pinning the football close to his helmet.
Result: The result was the previously mentioned 60-yard touchdown. The Cardinals would win 41–10, their first win of the season.
4. Kyler Murray Calls His Shot After Racing 50 Yards
Situation: In the scorching San Francisco heat, the Cardinals were the first to receive the ball.
Play: Murray found a hole on the right side of the line and kept the ball in pistol formation. Murray knew no one was pursuing him at the 43-yard line, so he was already pointing in celebration. When he got to the end zone, he let out a primal scream, which TV microphones captured. His top speed, as reported by Next Gen Stats, was 21.27 mph.
Result: The Cardinals won their second divisional game of the season thanks in large part to Murray’s touchdown. Murray has the fastest speed of any quarterback in the last eight seasons.
5. In the end zone, Murray Magic locates Higgins
Situation: Following two touchdowns from Marvin Harrison Jr., the Cardinals had all the momentum just inside the red zone.
Play: Kyler Murray made everyone aware of his potential for danger. The quarterback moved to his left to avoid Verse once more, stepped up in the pocket, shook off Braden Fiske, slipped away from Verse, and found a sliding Elijah Higgins in the back of the end zone for the touchdown.
Result: For ten seconds, Murray was looking for a receiver. Murray had already turned his back to begin celebrating the touchdown, so he didn’t even see Higgins secure the pass. Baller.
6. The Big Man Touchdown Is Celebrated by Jonah Williams
Situation: In an attempt to increase their lead to double digits, the Cardinals were within the ten.
Play: After receiving the handoff, Greg Dortch pursued his blockers in the direction of paydirt. But the ball was knocked loose at the 2-yard line. When he saw the ball on the ground, Cardinals right tackle Jonah Williams, who was pulling on the play, leaped on it in the end zone’s back corner. Williams hunched over to remain within the lines. Williams was given credit for the touchdown following review.
Result: Jonathan Gannon’s philosophy of playing with a high motor is best exemplified by plays like these. The touchdown also garnered a lot of media attention, and for good reason. However, the offensive line room is special in that the group’s kangaroo court will impose an undisclosed fine on any player who speaks to the media. Williams was in the spotlight at the court after three postgame media scrums, a radio interview, and media availability the next day.
7. Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Twin Cities Tip-Toe Touchdown
Situation: The Cardinals had a new set of downs at the Minnesota 15, up by a touchdown on the road.
Play: Murray moved to his right and aimed for the back pylon as soon as he realized Harrison was being covered one-on-one. Harrison put six on the scoreboard with an incredible toe-drag reception, much like the rookie’s first touchdown against the Rams.
Result: The Cardinals lost 23–22 after failing to maintain their lead.
8. Michael Wilson Hosts a Fantastic Seattle Reception
Situation: The Cardinals were behind 10 points against the Seahawks on the road near the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Play: On third-and-four, with the pocket collapsing to a tightly covered Michael Wilson, Murray threw one deep while facing press man coverage. For an amazing play, the second-year wide receiver brought it in over his head.
Result: The offense failed to score a touchdown, but the 30-yard catch put the Cardinals inside the red zone. 16–6 was the Cardinals’ defeat.
9. “Hail Emari” Makes a Big Play and Runs Into the Half
Situation: With 12 seconds remaining in the first half, the Cardinals were out of field-goal range on third down.
Play: The Bears were taken aback by Emari Demercado. The Cardinals running back took off for a spectacular 53-yard touchdown after spotting a gap and catching the Bears napping.
Result: In one of the Cardinals’ most dominant games this season, it was yet another highlight play. In addition, it was the team’s longest rushing touchdown since 2020, when Kenyan Drake ran 69 yards.
10. Michael Wilson’s Incredible Reception Against the Vikings
Situation: With the Cardinals and Vikings tied at three, the offense was eager to create some noise.
Play: Michael Wilson made a ridiculous overhead grab after running a deep over route on second-and-15. After the bye week, Wilson had a run of success and made a few unlikely catches. That list includes this one against Byron Murphy Jr.
Result: Wilson claimed after the game that he occasionally even surprises himself by pulling off those amazing receptions.