DAVID BRANDT
Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams (87) and tight end Dan Arnold (85) walk off the field after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Late-season failures put pressure on Kingsbury, Cardinals

By David Brandt Jan. 04, 2021 04:39 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury was an offensive genius

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Wilson, Lockett help Seahawks rally for 26-23 win over 49ers

By David Brandt Jan. 03, 2021 07:50 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Tyler Lockett completed

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Even after ugly weekend, Cardinals control playoff fate

By David Brandt Dec. 28, 2020 04:10 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals controlled their playoff destiny

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a catch as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Desert downer: Cards lose game and control of playoff fate

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2020 09:48 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Quarterback Kyler Murray lingered on the bench for a

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson (30) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Third-string QB Beathard throws 3 TDs, 49ers stun Cardinals

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2020 07:51 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers limped into Saturday's game with

Dallas Cowboys' Rico Dowdle is tackled as he carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (Yffy Yossifor/Star-Telegram via AP)
Cardinals pushing for playoffs in home game vs. 49ers

By David Brandt Dec. 24, 2020 04:44 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are in the middle of the playoff

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zeke Turner (47) celebrates his interception against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Swagger returns as Arizona 'Air Raid' gets back on track

By David Brandt Dec. 21, 2020 04:14 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray was flinging the ball around the field,

Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps (22) celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Murray, Hopkins lead Cardinals past Eagles 33-26

By David Brandt Dec. 20, 2020 07:51 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — DeAndre Hopkins had a rare fumble early in Sunday's game

Arizona Cardinals' Haason Reddick, left, knocks the ball out of New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy's hands during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Bust to boom: Reddick's 5-sack day highlights Arizona rise

By David Brandt Dec. 18, 2020 03:17 PM EST
Linebacker Haason Reddick doesn't mind admitting he shed a few tears of joy

Philadelphia Eagles' Duke Riley (50) reacts after intercepting a pass by New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Cardinals, Eagles far from perfect but both have momentum

By David Brandt Dec. 17, 2020 03:50 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It's easy to look at Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray

Arizona Cardinals' Haason Reddick, left, knocks the ball out of New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy's hands during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Big road win gets Arizona's playoff hopes back on track

By David Brandt Dec. 14, 2020 06:05 PM EST
Just when it looked like Arizona's football season was on the brink of collapse

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) scores on the two point conversion as Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington leads NFC East after gritty 23-15 win over 49ers

By David Brandt Dec. 13, 2020 08:00 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Washington seized further control of a sloppy and

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona's Fitzgerald back after 13-day bout with COVID-19

By David Brandt Dec. 10, 2020 06:36 PM EST
Veteran Arizona receiver Larry Fitzgerald described fairly mild physical

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) tries to escape the reach of San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tarvarius Moore (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Allen throws for 4 TDs, Bills beat 49ers 34-24 in Arizona

By David Brandt Dec. 07, 2020 11:33 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The passes zipped through the air one by one, almost

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) is stopped short of the goal line by Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (32) and cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Skidding Cardinals running out of time to get back on track

By David Brandt Dec. 07, 2020 04:09 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona's once-rolling offense has hit the skids the

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay greets quarterback Jared Goff (16) after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Rams won 38-28. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rams move into tie for NFC West lead, beat Cardinals 38-28

By David Brandt Dec. 06, 2020 07:30 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jared Goff first shook off his coach's criticism and

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) celebrates his rushing touchdown with Robert Woods (17) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Rams, Cardinals meet in crucial NFC West December showdown

By David Brandt Dec. 03, 2020 06:06 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals haven't been very good the past

Arizona Cardinals place kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) reacts with teammates after missing a field goal attempt near the end of the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Regression on offense, special teams hurting Cardinals

By David Brandt Nov. 30, 2020 04:55 PM EST
Kyler Murray looked like a potential MVP candidate for much of the first half

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Cardinals, Murray bruised after frustrating loss to Seattle

By David Brandt Nov. 20, 2020 03:57 PM EST
Arizona's playoff hopes took a hit during Thursday night's 28-21 loss to the

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) pulls in a touchdown catch from wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie as Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters (98) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals DL Peters out for season with knee injury

By David Brandt Nov. 18, 2020 04:01 PM EST
Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Corey Peters is out for the rest of the