Larry Fitzgerald finds end zone in Cardinals finale

Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald found the end zone in what could have been final game

If this was Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald’s last game on Sunday, he went out with another impressive touchdown catch.  His score on Sunday was the lone offensive touchdown of the day in a 27-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Fitz finished the season with 69 receptions for 734-yards and six touchdowns.  It was the first time since 2014 that he failed to break the century mark in receptions.  He had 109, 107, and 109 receptions each of the previous three seasons.

His six touchdowns matched his total from both 2015 and 2016 though.  Fitz’s touchdown catch on Sunday was vintage Fitz.  He caught it with one hand like it was commonplace.

There were no hints if this was Fitz’s last game or not.  He’s not talked about it and nor should he.  We should also be accustomed to this by now.

Fitz will now take some time off to allow his body to heal and evaluate where he and the team are at.  The Cardinals are expected to make coaching changes again, so that could factor into whatever decision Fitz makes.

Don’t expect a decision one way or another until towards the end of January at the earliest.  It won’t stop any speculation however.

Fitz is currently 35 years old.  He will turn 36 just before the 2019 season ends.  Plenty of receivers have played until 36 or later.

Despite the numbers, Fitz didn’t look like he lost anything in his game.  He didn’t fumble any balls for the first time since 2012.  The lack of numbers most certainly had everything to do with the way the offense was playing.

It won’t be a surprise if he retires and it won’t be a surprise if he stays.  We just hope we can get Fitz at least one more year but we wish him the best if he does decide to hang up the cleats.