Arizona Cardinals stand up and turn heads

On November 15, 2024By Pranco

After NFL Week 4, the Arizona Cardinals were 1-3. After NFL Week 6, they were 2-4.

But after four straight wins, the Cardinals are now 6-4 and continuing to rise NFL Power Rankings enter their week off, with NFL writers excited about quarterback Kyler Murray, coach Jonathan Gannon and the team defense in this week’s rankings of NFL teams NFL Week 11 schedule.

Can Arizona keep this up and compete for the NFC West title and a berth in the NFL Playoffs? The team next plays at the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12 on November 24.

See what they’re saying about the Cardinals in their NFL Week 11 power rankings.

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The Arizona Republic: Arizona Cardinals move up three spots to No. 10 in the NFL power rankings

Jeremy Cluff writes: “Yes, Kyler Murray has been fantastic, and the four-game winning streak has turned heads, but another streak deserves more talk: The Cardinals defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown at home in three straight games. The latest time Arizona allowed a touchdown at home in Week 4 against the Commanders.”

USA TODAY Sports: Arizona Cardinals move up one spot to No. 10 in the NFL power rankings

Nate Davis writes: “Few recognizable names on this defense, but no touchdown has been allowed in three straight home games – meaning all of October and November.”

Sports illustrated: Arizona Cardinals now No. 13 in the NFL power rankings

Koby Skillern writes: “The Cardinals are rolling and have become one of the most exciting teams in the NFL. Kyler Murray has this offense rolling and currently has them in first place in the NFC West. This offense is going to have to be hot stay if the Cardinals do.” are going to win their first division title since 2015.”

ESPN: Arizona Cardinals move up two spots to No. 12 in the NFL power rankings

Josh Weinfuss writes: “Chad Ryland was signed on October 2 and went on to win three games for the Cardinals with late kicks. He sparked Arizona’s streak of five wins in six weeks with a game-winning field goal in San Francisco. Then, after Arizona lost to Green Bay, he had consecutive game-winning kicks against the Chargers and the Dolphins.

Yahoo Sports: Arizona Cardinals jump five spots to No. 9 in the NFL power rankings

Frank Schwab writes: “The Cardinals are getting better. The offense seems to have found its rhythm after some inconsistency, and the Cardinals are much better than expected defensively (better than the Jetswhich is a huge shock). Jonathan Gannon for NFL Coach of the Year?”

NFL.com: Arizona Cardinals move up three spots to No. 11 in the NFL power rankings

Eric Edholm writes: “Midway through the second quarter, with the Cardinals leading 14-6, the Jets’ Quincy Williams absolutely sacked Kyler Murray. Murray’s helmet landed about 30 feet away from his body and he had to be helped back What happened next convinced me that we significantly underestimated Murray’s toughness drive and deliver a dagger to the Jets. He may lack the gaudy passing numbers of the Joe Burrows and Lamar Jacksons of the world, but I think we should include Murray in the MVP discussion a little more He finished the beatdown on Sunday with 266 yards and a touchdown on 22 of 22. His candidacy will obviously get a boost if the Cardinals make the playoffs for the second time in nine seasons, but I think he deserves to be in the middle now to be in the mix.”

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CBS Sports: Cardinals move up two spots to No. 12 in the NFL power rankings

Pete Prisco writes: “The ‘first Cardinals’ doesn’t sound good this late in the season. They face a tough divisional game in Seattle after the bye to stay there.”

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