Cardinals’ QB is currently the NFL’s most successful passer under pressure
There are a number of reasons why Cardinals’ QB Kyler Murray has taken his game to the next level this season. In this wonderful analysis of Kyler’s success, ESPN’s Mina Keim and Dominque Foxworth enumerate the precise reasons:
Kyler Murray has been *incredible* under pressure–leads the league in QBR, and putting up career-best numbers. On yesterday’s episode, @Foxworth24 and I discussed what we’re seeing from him and why it feels sustainable.
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— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) November 13, 2024
Well said:
- Fantastic connection with TE Trey McBride
- Upper echelon arm talent
- Out of this world feet
- Throwing with superb touch when called for
- OL protecting him to the point where thus far Kyler has taken the least amount of QB hits in the NFL and he has taken the 3rd least number of sacks, 15, two behind Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson
The epitome of Kyler Murray’s unflinching resolve is captured here by Brian Baldinger:
.@AZCardinals @K1 was unbreakable; unshakeable; and nearly flawless to keep the Cardinals in first place in the tightly stacked NFC WEST #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/kvlvwgbD5Z
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 11, 2024
Look at how Kyler hangs in the pocket under pressure on the absolute dime he throws on the clutch 3rd down conversion to Trey McBride. Then look at the perfect spiral, arc and touch of the pass he throws to Marvin Harrison Jr. on the slot fade.
“Kyler Murray was unbreakable, unshakable and nearly flawless.” (Brian Baldinger)
Look at this throw under pressure on a similar route to TE Elijah Higgins:
with the Jets in man coverage, the Cardinals play action takes the LBs out of the throwing lane.
Elijah Higgins’ route works away from the outside leverage of the defender, and Kyler Murray finishes with a strike to beat the safety. pic.twitter.com/3xJ21Qs0DZ
— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) November 12, 2024
When asked about taking that thunderous blind side sack, Kyler said after the game, “I was actually kind of glad it happened…felt good…it juiced everybody up.”
Kyler Murray takes the biggest hit of his career, stands tall, and delivers two huge throws to put the game away.
Later he says he’s “glad it happened”.
It’s my favorite Kyler Murray moment EVER
— Joanna Cards Fan (@cardsfanjoanna) November 14, 2024
Kyler’s team record 6th NFC Offensive Player of the Week:
Breaking: QB Kyler Murray wins NFC Offensive Player of Week award. pic.twitter.com/IYv3kh9LrU
— Mr. Az (@MrAzSports) November 13, 2024
Kyler Murray eleito jogador da semana 10 da NFC pic.twitter.com/FA9pwt8FiH
— Brasil Cardinals (5-4) (@BrasilCardinals) November 13, 2024
Kyler Murray completed 22-of-24 for 266 yards and a TD against the Jets (career-high +21.6% CPOE), including each of his last 17 passes.
The odds of Murray completing each of his last 17 passes based on the probability of each attempt:
1 in 408 (0.245%)
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— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) November 11, 2024
Kyler making NFL History:
LEGENDARY: #Cardinals QB Kyler Murray becomes the first player in #NFL HISTORY to complete 85% of his passes while having 250 passing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Kyler also completed 91.7% of his passes. pic.twitter.com/4nouXjIxk3
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) November 11, 2024
Kyler’s confidence:
Kyler’s surge in confidence is coming from consistently diligent preparation, his own, his coaches’ and his teammates’ —- from working his way into the best physical and mental shape of his 6-year career —- from being the first player in the building —- from forging a high level of trust and chemistry with his teammates —- and from embracing the pressure, meeting it head on and delivering in the face of it.
Kyler is elevating his game the old-fashioned way —- “he’s earning it.”
And with it —- the respect of the NFL universe.