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In a dominant performance, the Arizona Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Rams 41-10, with rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. making headlines by scoring his first two career touchdowns in the first quarter. Harrison's explosive start included four catches for 130 yards, making him one of the few rookies to achieve such a feat. Quarterback Kyler Murray also shined, completing 17 of 21 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns, while running back James Conner contributed significantly with 122 rushing yards and a touchdown.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. had a record-setting first quarter with 130 yards and two touchdowns.
- Kyler Murray achieved a perfect passer rating and contributed significantly in both passing and rushing.
- James Conner extended his touchdown streak to seven games.
Marvin Harrison | WR
Breakout
Week 2
4 receptions
5 targets
130 rec yards
2 rec TDs
- Had a stellar first quarter with 130 yards and two touchdowns.
- First career touchdown came on a 23-yard pass from Kyler Murray.
- Responsible for four of Murray's incompletions, indicating room for improvement.
Kyler Murray | QB
Breakout
Week 2
5 carries
59 rush yards
266 pass yards
3 pass TDs
- Completed 17 of 21 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns.
- Achieved a perfect passer rating of 158.3.
- First time since 2021 with at least 250 passing yards and 50 rushing yards in a game.
James Conner | RB
Pickup
Week 2
21 carries
122 rush yards
1 rush TDs
- Contributed 122 rushing yards and a touchdown.
- Extended his touchdown streak to seven games, tying the longest in Cardinals history.
Arizona Cardinals
- Dominated the game with a balanced offensive attack and strong defense.
- Tied their most points in a home opener in the Super Bowl Era.
- Controlled time of possession significantly, 36:54 to 23:06.
Los Angeles Rams
- Struggled defensively against the Cardinals' offensive onslaught.
- Failed to contain Murray and Harrison Jr., leading to a lopsided defeat.