The Arizona Cardinals shocked the NFL with a 35-31 road victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Week 17. In what was a close, come-from-behind win, the Cardinals dominated, especially on offense.
They rushed for 221 yards as a team. They scored 35 points. They scored four touchdowns on four second-half possessions. They had 39:39 time of possession. They did not punt the ball at all.
But in that performance, who was the Cardinals’ player of the game?
We have some candidates below and a poll for you to make your vote.
RB James Conner
Conner led the rushing attack with a season-high 128 yards. He scored two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 32 seconds left in the game.
Kyler Murray
Murray had three touchdown passes for the first time this season and only had one incompletion in the second half. He also rushed for 24 yards.
Greg Dortch
Dortch was the game’s leading receiver with seven receptions for 82 yards. His 36-yard catch set up the game-winning touchdown.
Michael Wilson
Wilson, after a rough start, had four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown.
His two-point conversion tied the score at 21-21 and his touchdown reception tied the score at 28-28.
Michael Carter
Carter rushed for 61 yards and added a six-yard touchdown reception. He had three explosive runs of more than 10 yards.
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