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Cardinals Survive Panthers’ Rally, Start 2-0 With 27-22 Win

Arizona’s 2-0 start comes with renewed scrutiny over late-game execution plus mounting cornerback injuries.

Overview

  • Bryce Young posted a career-best 328 yards and three touchdowns on 35-of-55 passing as Carolina clawed back from a 27-3 deficit and recovered an onside kick.
  • Arizona opened the scoring when Josh Sweat’s strip-sack led to Zaven Collins returning the fumble for a touchdown on the Panthers’ first drive.
  • Calais Campbell recorded two sacks, including the game-sealer with 26 seconds left after a penalty-extended drive kept Carolina’s hopes alive.
  • Kyler Murray and coach Jonathan Gannon conceded the team must finish games better, noting a second straight week of shaky late-game execution.
  • The Cardinals lost cornerbacks Max Melton and Garrett Williams to knee injuries and Will Johnson to a groin injury, and the run game managed only 82 yards at 3.7 yards per carry.