The so-called “holiday bug” that The Arizona Cardinals quarterback still holds a special place in Kyler Murray’s heart. Due to illness, Murray missed practice on Thursday for the second consecutive day, which increased the uncertainty around his availability for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
According to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports, Gannon jokingly informed reporters, “Kyler’s under the weather.” “He’s got the holiday bug, so he’s not going out.”
Since making his 2023 debut, Murray has provided the Cardinals offence with a much-needed boost. Murray missed the first nine games of the season due to his ongoing recovery from an ACL tear. In the last six games, he has completed 62.3% of his passes for 1,305 yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions. He has also gained 187 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
Arizona, which is just 3-12 overall this season, is 2-4 when Murray is in the middle. Over that time, the team has averaged 20.7 points per game, which is not particularly impressive but still much higher than its 16.8 average during the first
As of right now, Kyler Murray’s official status for Week 17 is unknown. Clayton Tune, a rookie selected in the fifth round, is expected to start against the Eagles if he is unable to play due to illness.
On Sunday, the game between Arizona and Philadelphia is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. (PT) from Lincoln Financial Field.
