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Cardinals Reach Bye at 2-5 After Five Tight Losses as QB Debate Deepens

The bye arrives with Jonathan Gannon reaffirming Kyler Murray’s starting role as he works back from a foot injury.

Overview

  • The Cardinals have dropped five straight by a combined 13 points, with three defeats on last-second field goals and two on late touchdowns, a rarity last seen in 2017 per NFL Network.
  • Arizona enters the break at 2-5, and historical trends since 2020 show teams with this start rarely reach the postseason.
  • Gannon said “Nothing’s changed” on Murray’s status, with the quarterback aiming to return Nov. 3 at Dallas after missing two games.
  • In two starts, Jacoby Brissett has thrown for 599 yards with four touchdowns and one interception, giving the passing game a noticeable jolt and producing the team’s top two offensive outings.
  • Team leaders say the roster is still fighting, but coaches plan a deep review during the bye as the Nov. 4 trade deadline looms and significant roster moves appear unlikely.