Arizona Cardinals: 5 Best plays of first half

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Sep 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive back Marcus Cooper (41) intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Marcus Cooper interception return for touchdown

The switch from rookie Brandon Williams to Marcus Cooper at cornerback started paying off in week two against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cooper picked off two Jameis Winston passes.

One of those passes was tipped and landed in the hands of Cooper who took the ball back for a touchdown. The Cardinals ended up defeating the Bucs 40-7.

So far Cooper’s interception return for touchdown is the only one through the first half of the season. The Cardinals have nine interceptions as a team with Cooper owning three of those picks.

Cooper, who was acquired from the Kansas City Chiefs just prior to the start of the 2016 season, has been another good find by Keim. Williams will be very good one day but starting him was a move out of need rather than want. The Cardinals definitely want more of what Cooper has given them over the first eight games.

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