KYLER MURRAY NEWS

Colt McCoy leads Cardinals past 49ers with Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins out injured Murray had made 40 consecutive starts since the Cardinals selected him No. 1 in the 2019 NFL Draft.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Conner leads short-handed Cardinals past 49ers 31-17

James Conner ran for two touchdowns and caught a 45-yard TD pass from backup quarterback Colt McCoy as the short-handed Arizona Cardinals beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-17

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In The Role Of Kyler Murray, Colt McCoy Leads Cardinals To Big Win Over 49ers Even with rash of injuries, Kliff Kingsbury's club dominates 31-17 victory

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals' Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins out at 49ers due to injury; Colt McCoy starting Sunday snaps a streak of 40 consecutive starts by Murray since the Cardinals selected him No. 1 in the 2019 NFL Draft.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why Cardinals' Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins aren't playing in Week 9 vs. 49ers The Cardinals are going to be without two of their best offensive players on Sunday afternoon.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (ankle), WR DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) inactive vs. 49ers After not logging a single practice this past week, Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and WR DeAndre Hopkins will not play against the 49ers in Week...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • NFL.COM

Logging first absence of career Murray (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday in San Francisco.

Impact Murray sustained a medial left ankle sprain near the end of a Week 8 loss to the Packers, keeping him off the practice field this week. Ultimately, he was considered a game-time decision, with his status subject to a pregame warmup, but he was unable to do enough for the Cardinals to risk it Sunday. Murray thus will miss the first game of his career, handing over the offense to backup quarterback Colt McCoy. Murray will be joined by DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) and A.J. Green (reserve/COVID-19 list) on the inactive list Sunday, so McCoy will be tossing the pigskin to wide receivers Christian Kirk, Rondale Moore, Antoine Wesley, Andy Isabella and Greg Dortch.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins OUT in Week 9 Rematch A look at who's in and who's out as the 49ers host the Cardinals in the Week 9 divisional rematch.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • 49ERS.COM

Looks bound for first career absence Murray (ankle) remains listed as questionable as the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff for Sunday's game against the 49ers approaches, but Jay Glazer of Fox Sports relays that it will take "som...

Impact Glazer's dispatch seemingly aligns with a report released earlier Sunday by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, who said the Cardinals didn't have "a ton of optimism" that Murray would be able to play following a week of no practice activity. The team has similar pessimism about the status of top wideout DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring), who, like Murray, didn't practice all week and is viewed as a game-day decision. Official confirmation on the statuses of both players should arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to kickoff, when Arizona releases its inactive list. Murray will likely find himself on the list for the first time in his career, clearing the way for Colt McCoy to draw the start at quarterback, while No. 3 option Chris Streveler serves as his backup.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Week 9 marquee matchup: Titans-Rams minus Miller

The best matchup of Week 9 comes with the Sunday night game pitting the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Rams

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals' Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins not ruled out for 49ers yet , but it doesn't look good Arizona could be without star quarterback and top two receivers against San Francisco.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Trending toward Week 9 absence Murray (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers, is hopeful to suit up, but the Cardinals don't have "a ton of optimism" that the quarterback will...

Impact Murray plans to go through a pregame workout before the Cardinals decide on his status, but the third-year signal-caller looks bound to miss the first regular-season game of his career unless his sprained left ankle checks out better than expected coming off a week without any practice. Because the Cardinals and 49ers won't kick off until 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, official word on Murray's status won't arrive until after the first wave of games begin at 1 p.m., so fantasy managers are probably best off replacing him with another option at this stage. Colt McCoy took all the first-team reps in practice this week and will be in line to get the start if Murray is inactive, while Chris Streveler would serve as the No. 2 quarterback in such a scenario.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 9: Last-minute moves While everyone’s clocks this morning are back one hour, it’s still not certain whether Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray will be back in the...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Status depends on warmups Murray, who (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest in San Francisco, is expected to test his injury in pre-game warmups before Arizona makes a final decision on his...

Impact Schefter notes that the Cardinals want to be careful with his injury and could start Colt McCoy if he isn't ready to play. Murray failed to practice in any capacity Wednesday through Friday, which is usually an ominous sign. However, head coach Kliff Kingsbury has said the quarterback doesn't need to practice in order to play. Still, there looks to be a real risk Murray sits and his late 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff time will make navigating his status for fantasy managers even more difficult.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Sam Darnold affecting Week 9 start 'em, sit 'em calls Quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, and Sam Darnold are all

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chandler Jones' Sacks, Kyler Murray's Ankle, And Friday Before The Niners Arizona Cardinals Official Team Website I Arizona Cardinals – AZCardinals.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals at 49ers spread, odds, picks and trends: Expert predictions for NFL Week 9 game with Kyler Murray questionable See odds, expert selections and storylines for the Week 9 game between the Cardinals and the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Game-day call for Week 9 Murray (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest in San Francisco and is being viewed as a game-day decision by head coach Kliff Kingsbury, Darren Urban of the Cardina...

Impact Despite having a longer turnaround for the Week 9 contest after the Cardinals played Thursday against the Packers in Week 8, Murray wasn't able to demonstrate much progress in his recovery from the medial sprain of his left ankle he sustained in the loss to Green Bay. Murray failed to practice in any capacity Wednesday through Friday, though Kingsbury has said the quarterback doesn't need to practice in order to play. Arizona plans to re-evaluate Murray on Sunday morning with the hope that an extra two days of rest will be enough for the pain in his ankle to subside, but it's uncertain if a report on his status -- one way or the other -- will arrive before the first wave of games kick off at 1 p.m. ET. Regardless, a final word on Murray's availability or lack thereof will arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, when Arizona releases its inactive list. Veteran Colt McCoy has taken reps with the starters all week and will be prepared to step in under center if Murray can't go.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals down 3 assistants vs. 49ers because of COVID-19

The Arizona Cardinals will be without three assistant coaches for their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because of COVID-19 protocols

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Kyler Murray Decision To Come, Colt McCoy Prepares Top QB status a game-day choice with ankle injury, no practice

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals' Kingsbury doesn't commit to Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins playing Sunday at 49ers Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and receiver DeAndre Hopkins weren't seen at practice by reporters on Friday, the third straight day they...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Cardinals' Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins are game-time decisions vs. 49ers Murray did not practice Wednesday or Thursday due to the injury he suffered in the Oct. 28 loss to the Packers.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

George Kittle, Kyler Murray and Looming Question Marks ahead of #AZvsSF Areas of improvement, matchups to watch and how to prepare (or not) for Kyler Murray are discussed ahead of the 49ers Week 9 divisional show...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • 49ERS.COM

Not practicing again Murray (ankle) wasn't on the field for the open portion of Friday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Unless Murray fits in some work on the field in the closed portion of Friday's session, he won't have practiced in any capacity throughout the week. While a lack of practice activity Wednesday through Friday typically results in a player being ruled out for game day, head coach Kliff Kingsbury previously said that Murray doesn't necessarily need to practice in order to play. The Cardinals will provide Murray with an official Week 9 designation following Friday's practice, but even if he gets listed as questionable rather than doubtful, the 24-year-old likely profiles as a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's game in San Francisco, which kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET. Colt McCoy has taken all the reps with the Arizona offense this week and would be in line to pick up the start if Murray is sidelined for the first time in his career.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona QB Murray misses practice again with injured ankle

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray didn’t practice for a second straight day on Thursday because of an injured ankle, casting doubt on his status for the team’s upcoming ga...

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS