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Arizona Cardinals: 5 who stepped up vs Ravens

By Scott Allen

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals catches a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals catches a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 08: Zane Gonzalez #5 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates with Maxx Williams #87 after kicking an overtime field goal against the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The game ended in a 27-27 tie. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 08: Zane Gonzalez #5 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates with Maxx Williams #87 after kicking an overtime field goal against the Detroit Lions at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The game ended in a 27-27 tie. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

Zane Gonzalez

If it weren’t for Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez, the Cardinals wouldn’t have been in a position to win either game in weeks 1 or 2.  After hitting 4-4 field goals in week 1 against the Detroit Lions, he followed that up with a 3-3 on Sunday against the Ravens.

While touchdowns are preferred, having a reliable kicker who can keep their team in the game is so very important, especially to a team as young as the Cardinals.  He is just 1-1 on extra points however as the Cardinals have gone for 2 points in two out of three touchdowns so far.

There was worry in camp by some fans who thought it was a mistake Gonzalez did not have any competition, especially after having a rough Red-White scrimmage early in camp.  However he is following up his excellent preseason with a 7-7 start to the regular season.

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Let’s hope we see more extra points over the coming weeks than we do field goals.  That likely means some wins on the board for the Cardinals.

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