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Kyler Murray Injured, Cardinals' Playoff Hopes Dwindle

11/7/2025

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The Arizona Cardinals placed quarterback Kyler Murray on injured reserve for a mid-foot sprain, sidelining him until Week 14.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon emphasized that Murray must fully recover.
In Murray's absence, Jacoby Brissett will start, having shown a 56% third-down success rate and more explosive plays than Murray.
Projections for the playoffs fall from 7% to 4%, with Brissett's performance shaping the team's future.

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The Arizona Cardinals placed quarterback Kyler Murray on injured reserve for a mid-foot sprain, sidelining him until Week 14.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon emphasized that Murray must fully recover.
In Murray's absence, Jacoby Brissett will start, having shown a 56% third-down success rate and more explosive plays than Murray.
Projections for the playoffs fall from 7% to 4%, with Brissett's performance shaping the team's future.