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FILE - Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, on Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is trying to complete a miraculous comeback from a serious shoulder injury in an effort to help the Cardinals' defense when they travel to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in the wild card round. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Watt active for Cards, Weddle in for Rams in playoff meeting

Jan. 17, 2022 07:07 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray looks for running room against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
NFC-West leading Cardinals aim for 8-0 road mark at Detroit

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 12:27 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray looks to pass the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Stafford, Donald lead Rams to 30-23 win over Cardinals

By David Brandt Dec. 13, 2021 11:33 PM EST

Rams LB Hollins, Cards OL Pugh active for Monday's game

Dec. 13, 2021 07:08 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Justin Pugh and Los Angeles linebacker Justin Hollins are active for Monday night's game against the Los...

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Cardinals try to clinch playoff spot with win versus Rams

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 02:49 PM EST

The Arizona Cardinals celebrates around defensive end Zach Allen after Allen's pass of Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Chicago. The Cardinals won 33-22. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Cardinals' nose for takeaways big reason for 10-2 record

By David Brandt Dec. 06, 2021 04:59 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton addresses the media after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
With fresher legs following bye, Cardinals visit Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 11:49 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin (26) gets his helmet pulled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Julian Stanford, left, on a face mask penalty during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Cardinals look to stay on top of NFC West facing Seahawks

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 01:27 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey breaks away from New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
NFL-best Cardinals try to keep mojo vs. struggling Panthers

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, second from left, and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, foreground right, gesture from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Less is more: Cardinals work to balance preparation, health

By David Brandt Nov. 10, 2021 04:51 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) is pressured by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Using stars or subs, Cardinals keep churning out victories

By David Brandt Nov. 08, 2021 04:48 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen, center, celebrates with teammates after intercepting a Buffalo Bills pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
NFL Today, Week 9

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2021 09:47 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence lies on the field after he was injured in a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jaguars dodge injury scare to Lawrence during upset win

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2021 07:58 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin, right, celebrates with quarterback Colt McCoy after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Conner leads short-handed Cardinals past 49ers 31-17

By Josh Dubow Nov. 07, 2021 07:32 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals 10/24/2021

Oct. 24, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Houston Texans' Mark Ingram (2) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke (58) and Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Cardinals try to move to 7-0 against struggling Texans

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:42 AM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Relationship goals: Cards' Ertz, Murray work to form bond

By David Brandt Oct. 20, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) and defensive end Michael Dogbe (91) tackle Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Rams host Cards in high-profile clash of NFC West unbeatens

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 11:20 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Mistakes were made, but Cards good enough to overcome them

By David Brandt Sep. 27, 2021 06:25 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back James White (28) is carted off the field after an apparent injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Quenton Nelson, A.J. Brown, James White headline injuries

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2021 07:45 PM EDT