The Arizona Cardinals celebrated after a 38-24 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. It ended a six-game losing streak and closed out the home schedule with a win, only the second at home this season and third in two years.
After the game, head coach Kliff Kingsbury gave away two game balls.
He also gave the team something that led to thunderous cheering from the team.
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He gave cornerback Patrick Peterson a game ball for his play against Odell Beckham Jr., limiting him to 66 yards and getting an interception. Peterson told the coaches all week, “Give me Odell!” They did and he rewarded them.
The other game ball went to running back Kenyan Drake, who ran for 137 yards and four touchdowns. The four rushing touchdowns were the most by a player in 26 years. It was the first time he won all year. Before he was traded to the Cardinals, he had not gotten a win with the Miami Dolphins. Since arriving to the Cardinals, they had not won either.
But what got the huge reaction, one that reporters could hear in the postgame conference room, was the announcement that they would get the day off on Monday for the win.
“I’ve been waiting six weeks to say this — I’ll see your (expletive) on Wednesday!”
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