This weekend will mark the battle for NFC West supremacy as table toppers Arizona Cardinals will take on NFC West third-ranked San Francisco 49ers. As it seems the trend around table-toppers this season, almost all of them across divisions are struggling with injuries.
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Oct 28, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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Injuries have ravaged green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers the most, but Arizona Cardinals are not behind as reports have just surfaced that multiple Arizona Cardinals players including Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins missed practice this morning.
Multiple Arizona Cardinals players are missing from practice
Veteran journalist and Arizona Cardinals reporter Darren Urban moments ago broke some alarming news for Cardinals fans. According to the reliable news reporter, Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray missed the practice session this morning. The other notable absentees from the morning practice of Cardinals were Wide Receivers DeAndre Hopkins, A.J Green, and Running Back Jonathan Ward.
The one common link between these players is that they all were struggling with fitness before the match. Their absence means only one thing – the players have still not recovered from their injury. But it is not all gloom for the Cardinals as Rodney Hudson, Rashard Lawrence, Zaven Collins, and Max Garcia were all seen practicing.
No Kyler Murray in the open part of #AZCardinals practice this morning.
WR DeAndre Hopkins also absent. Did not see WR A.J. Green either, or RB Jonathan Ward.
C Rodney Hudson, DL Rashard Lawrence, LB Zaven Collins, OL Max Garcia all practicing. pic.twitter.com/8ZBXSL7Dur
— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) November 3, 2021
DeAndre Hopkins’ slick shoulder feint against the Packers has taken the internet by storm
Despite not being match fit, Hopkins had to make an emergency return for the all-important clash against the Packers. He started the match for the Cardinals but then had to exit owing to a hamstring discomfort. After his exit, the WR had to return once again owing to a poor showing by the Cardinals offense.
In his first-quarter appearance, the wide receiver took a slick catch off Kyler Murray’s 55 yards throw. The highlight of the catch was how well Hopkins evaded his marker with his elite ball play skills, hand-eye coordination, and composure. It truly was a spectacular catch!
One of the most insane plays you'll ever see from a reciever. Hopkins faking the defender out while the ball is halfway to him in the air. pic.twitter.com/VOomCi5cvN
— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) October 29, 2021
Arizona Cardinals at full strength are a joy to watch. Wishing their players all the best for a speedy recovery!
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