5 Cardinals players the Carolina Panthers must keep quiet in Week 10
By Jason Huber
Kyler Murray – QB
As of Friday, Kyler Murray is a game-time decision for the Arizona Cardinals. His status will make a huge impact on the game but as we saw last week, they are capable of winning with their backup Colt McCoy as well.
Something the Cardinals demonstrated impressively against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 9.
Murray is one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the NFL, though. The Carolina Panthers have the defense to limit him and if the former No. 1 overall selection is not at 100 percent on Sunday, they need to make sure he plays like that.
The Oklahoma product has struggled a tad over his last few games but besides that, he’s been playing like an MVP candidate.
Murray has thrown for 2,276 yards with 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions, in addition to rushing for a further three scores.
Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is also a game-time decision. But even if he’s out and Murray plays, receiver A.J. Green is returning, James Conner and Eno Benjamin will hold down the run game without Chase Edmonds, and Zach Ertz is a new toy at tight end.
If the Panthers cannot contain Murray on the fast-track at State Farm Stadium, things could turn ugly.