DAVID BRANDT
The Arizona Cardinals celebrates around defensive end Zach Allen after Allen's pass of Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Chicago. The Cardinals won 33-22. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Cardinals' nose for takeaways big reason for 10-2 record

By David Brandt Dec. 06, 2021 04:59 PM EST
Zach Allen sniffed out the screen pass and the Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman

Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones, left, talks with injured Cardinals' J.J. Watt prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Murray and D-Hop at Cards' practice, game status uncertain

By David Brandt Dec. 01, 2021 02:44 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Quarterback Kyler Murray and All-Pro receiver DeAndre

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin (26) dives for the end zone against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Seattle. Benjamin was ruled down earlier on the play. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Learning to win: Kingsbury leads Arizona into NFL's elite

By David Brandt Nov. 26, 2021 01:11 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kliff Kingsbury has proven his coaching chops on many

Seattle Seahawks' Quandre Diggs, left, reaches for Arizona Cardinals' Antoine Wesley (85) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Buoyed by backups, Cardinals feeling good with 9-2 record

By David Brandt Nov. 22, 2021 03:18 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals just won two of the past three games

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Ailing Arizona limps into last game before much-needed break

By David Brandt Nov. 15, 2021 04:08 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A horrible start turned into a very bad Sunday afternoon

An injured Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray paces the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Lopsided loss proof Cardinals need Kyler, D-Hop back soon

By David Brandt Nov. 14, 2021 08:56 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Maybe the Arizona Cardinals need Kyler Murray and

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) gives Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Zaven Collins (25) a shove as Newton runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Superman's sequel: Newton leads Panthers over Cards 34-10

By David Brandt Nov. 14, 2021 07:19 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cam Newton took the snap on third down and it was like

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury watches from the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Murray back at practice, Cardinals prep for Panthers

By David Brandt Nov. 12, 2021 01:55 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Quarterback Kyler Murray was back at practice on Friday,

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton (33) celebrates with safety Budda Baker (3) and teammates after Baker intercepted a pass by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
NFL-best Cardinals continue to evolve, prepare for Panthers

By David Brandt Nov. 11, 2021 06:13 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Vance Joseph thinks it's great the Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, second from left, and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, foreground right, gesture from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Less is more: Cardinals work to balance preparation, health

By David Brandt Nov. 10, 2021 04:51 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kliff Kingsbury learned some hard lessons last year while

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) is pressured by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Using stars or subs, Cardinals keep churning out victories

By David Brandt Nov. 08, 2021 04:48 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Cardinals are one of the NFL's best teams through the

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona QB Murray misses practice again with injured ankle

By David Brandt Nov. 04, 2021 06:57 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray didn't practice

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) kneels after the Green Bay Packers intercepted the ball in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Packers won 24-21. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Adversity arrives: Cardinals finally lose, now must regroup

By David Brandt Oct. 29, 2021 05:06 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray threw the football, A.J. Green never turned

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, right, celebrates his touchdown with offensive tackle Elgton Jenkins (74) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Packers beat Cardinals 24-21 after Murray throws late INT

By David Brandt Oct. 28, 2021 11:45 PM EDT
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Rasul Douglas was living the life of an NFL journeyman

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) scores a touchdown as Houston Texans outside linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Murray vs. Rodgers highlight of Packers-Cardinals showdown

By David Brandt Oct. 27, 2021 04:46 PM EDT
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona's Kyler Murray has become one of the NFL's most

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws over Houston Texans defensive end DeMarcus Walker (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Cruising Cards confident, face big test Thursday vs Packers

By David Brandt Oct. 25, 2021 06:18 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — It's a play that would have haunted the Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) reacts after making his first reception as an Arizona Cardinal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Cardinals move to 7-0 for season, roll past Texans 31-5

By David Brandt Oct. 24, 2021 07:37 PM EDT
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tight end Zach Ertz has been with the Cardinals for just

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) scores a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Virus keeps Kingsbury from practice as Cards prep for Texans

By David Brandt Oct. 22, 2021 02:21 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Linebacker Chandler Jones was back at the Arizona's

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner celebrates a 37-14 win over the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Watt, D-Hop face old team when unbeaten Cards host Texans

By David Brandt Oct. 21, 2021 03:58 PM EDT
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — J.J. Watt acknowledges it will be strange on Sunday when

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Relationship goals: Cards' Ertz, Murray work to form bond

By David Brandt Oct. 20, 2021 04:40 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Newly acquired tight end Zach Ertz has spent the past few