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ARIZONA CARDINALS 6-5 · 2ND IN NFC WEST
6-5 · 2ND IN NFC WEST
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Tennessee Titans' Taylor Lewan: 'I let the team and the fans down' in loss to Arizona Cardinals Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan is upfront: Sunday's game against Chandler Jones and the Arizona Cardinals was not his best.
LeBron James, reacts on social media to Cardinals blowing out Titans in season opener LeBron James,\u00a0ESPN's Field Yates, FOX Sports' Skip Bayless and Colin Cowherd and fans react on Twitter to Cardinals' 38-13 win in Nashv...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray put NFC West's firepower on display in respective victories
Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray had sizzling starts, and the Steelers rallied to stun the Bills in Week 1's early action.SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Kyler Murray had the Cardinals' offense looking like a video game in blowout of Titans Murray and Arizona were in a major rhythm throughout their 38-13 win at Tennessee on Sunday.
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James Conner - Busy runner in Week 1 Conner ran for 53 yards on 16 carries at Tennessee on Sunday.
Impact It was a fairly heavy workload for the offseason pickup from Pittsburgh, but it was also an unusual scenario given that it was a blowout upset on the road with the Titans falling far behind early. Conner had zero targets to starter Chase Edmonds' four Sunday, so Conner would likely see less work In closer games and especially in contests where the Cardinals fall behind. Still, if the team's offense stays hot, then Conner might be able to offer occasional flex utility in some formats. The Cardinals have a home game against the Vikings in Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Every DeAndre Hopkins catch from Week 1 Catch all of Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins catches from his two-touchdown Week 1 game vs. the Titans
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Cardinals vs. Titans highlights Week 1 Watch the Arizona Cardinals vs. Tennessee Titans highlights from Week 1 of the 2021 season.
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Chase Edmonds - Solid effort in Week 1 Edmonds ran for 63 yards on 12 carries at Tennessee on Sunday while catching four receptions for 43 yards on four targets.
Impact The Cardinals theorized a balanced backfield split between Edmonds and James Conner, with Edmonds the starter and in-space back and Conner an off-the-bench bruiser, and that scenario played out perfectly against the Titans on Sunday. Edmonds was efficient both as a runner and pass catcher, and there were still 16 carries left for Conner to run out the clock with late. The difference is that Conner didn't draw a single target, so the former Pittsburgh runner might disappear from the box score in games where the Cardinals need to throw more often. Edmonds, by contrast, should remain the lead Arizona running back regardless of the game scenario. His Week 2 matchup with Eric Kendricks and the Vikings might not be ideal, but Edmonds is an unconditional part of a Cardinals offense that looked impressive Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kyler Murray's best plays of Week 1 Relive the best plays from Cardinals QB Kyler Murray's five touchdown performance vs. Titans Week 1 of the 2021 season
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A.J. Green - Sluggish 2021 debut Green caught two receptions for 25 yards on six targets at Tennessee on Sunday.
Impact Green was the only drain on an Arizona passing game that was otherwise ruthlessly effective against the Titans. DeAndre Hopkins, Christian Kirk and Rondale Moore were all almost automatic, so Green will be under some pressure to make an improved showing against the Vikings in Week 2. Luckily for him, six targets is a very small sample and he still has time to get going.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NFL expert reactions: Kyler Murray and the Cardinals dominate; the Bills disappoint in Week 1 loss to Steelers Rookie WRs Ja'Marr Chase and DeVonta Smith stand out in debuts, but it wasn't a great opening day for everyone.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Tennessee Titans fans miffed at Week 1 loss to Arizona Cardinals: 'Is this how we football?' The 2021 Tennessee Titans look very familiar.
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Christian Kirk - Scores twice in Week 1 Kirk caught five receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns on five targets at Tennessee on Sunday.
Impact Kirk was automatic Sunday in what was one of his best games as a pro, and it's possible that he'll continue to benefit from running routes more often in the slot than he did in prior years. He'll need to draw more targets to stay consistently viable as a fantasy wideout, however, because a 100 percent catch rate at 14 yards per target obviously isn't sustainable. Kirk and fellow wideout Rondale Moore (four catches for 68 yards on five targets) might have a case for taking targets from A.J. Green (two catches for 25 yards on six targets), but Green is a limiting factor in the meantime.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeAndre Hopkins - Dominant Week 1 effort Hopkins caught six receptions for 83 yards and two touchdowns on eight targets at Tennessee on Sunday.
Impact The Titans posed no resistance against Hopkins, who might have done more damage yet if not for the strong play of fellow wideouts Christian Kirk and Rondale Moore. Hopkins looks as locked in as ever, and given his high-volume role, he's a top option each week. That will remain the case in Week 2 as Hopkins takes on the Vikings.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals' Chandler Jones earns 'DPOY' prediction from LeBron James with monster five-sack day LeBron James was impressed with Chandler Jones during the Cardinals' dominant win over the Titans in Week 1.
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Every sack from Chandler Jones' dominant Week 1 Every sack from Cardinals LB Chandler Jones's 5 sack performance vs. the Titans Week 1 of 2021 season.
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For Starters, Cardinals Look Excellent Against Titans Chandler Jones, Kyler Murray spectacular in 38-13 victory
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NFL Week 1: Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans Photos from the Week 1 NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals at the Tennessee Titans.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
A healthy Chandler Jones makes all the difference to Cardinals defense Chandler Jones finished with franchise record 5 sacks in the Cardinals' 38-13 win over the Titans Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Murray gets 5 TDs, Jones 5 sacks as Cards rout Titans 38-13
Kyler Murray scored five touchdowns and linebacker Chandler Jones had a career-high five sacks as the Arizona Cardinals simply dominated the Tennessee Titans 38-13 for a big road w...SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyler Murray - Five-touchdown season debut Murray completed 21 of 32 passes for 289 yards, four touchdowns and one interception at Tennessee on Sunday. He added 20 yards and a fifth touchdown rushing.
Impact Murray directed a highly efficient showing for wideouts DeAndre Hopkins (six catches for 83 yards and two touchdowns on eight targts), Christian Kirk (five catches for 70 yards and two touchdowns on five targets) and rookie second-round pick Rondale Moore (four catches for 68 yards on five targets). A.J. Green was less effective (two catches for 25 yards on six targets), but it still seems safe to say the new-look Arizona offense could be even more potent than the 2020 one. Although the Minnesota defense will pose more of a pass-rushing threat in Week 2 than the Titans did Sunday, the Vikings cornerback rotation might be thin enough for Murray to capitalize.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chandler Jones' FIFTH sack forces turnover on downs Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones' FIFTH sack forces turnover on downs.
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Kirk contorts to make back-shoulder TD grab Cardinals WR Christian Kirk contorts to make outstanding back-shoulder TD grab, his second of the game
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Chandler Jones picks up record-tying fifth sack Cardinals LB Chandler Jones picks up his fifth sack of the game, tying the franchise record set by LB Haasan Reddick
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Chandler Jones picks up sack No. 4 Cardinals LB Chandler Jones can't be stopped, picking up his fourth sack and second forced fumble of the game
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