Key matchups the Arizona Cardinals can take advantage of Sunday

By Sion Fawkes | Sep 27, 2020

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals is congratulated by DeAndre Hopkins #10, Larry Fitzgerald #11 and Patrick Peterson #21 after scoring a 21 yard rushing touchdown against the Washington Football Team during the second half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on September 20, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Washington Football Team 30-15. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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Kyler Murray versus the Detroit pass rush

After having faced two of the NFL’s most outstanding defensive lines in the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Football Team, Kyler Murray gets to face a pass rush that ranks among the NFL’s weakest. Through two weeks, the Lions recorded just two sacks and eight quarterback hits. Only the Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers have recorded fewer sacks.

Murray is also making The Leap in Year Two when getting rid of the ball. And you can expect such growth to continue against some of the NFL’s weaker pass rushes.

Even if the Lions can pressure Murray, he probably already found a lane to scramble through. Murray leads all NFL quarterbacks in rushing yards with 158. He also has three rushing touchdowns and thus far, boasts a 7.5 yards per carry average.

And that’s bad news for a Lions team that has yet to prove they can stop the run. Murray proved his worth as a runner and passer against some of the league’s best. Now, he faces a defense and pass rush stuck in the league’s doldrums. Murray could, and should, take full advantage.

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