THE Arizona Cardinals faced an uphill battle during their Week 18 game against the powerful San Francisco 49ersand now they’ll have to do it without a key offensive weapon. Wide receiver Michael Wilson was officially declared offside before kick-off due to a hamstring injury persistent.
Wilson’s Impact and Absence
Wilson was a WR2 reliable for Arizona this season, complementing the outstanding rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. However, the Cardinals’ offense, led by Kyler Murraysuffered from inconsistencies, often failing to take full advantage of Wilson’s talents. Wilson finishes his season with flashes of brilliance but without the statistical production expected of a high-impact receiver on a team still finding its identity.
Kyler Murray Reflects on the Cardinals’ Season
Ahead of the season finale, Murray shared candid thoughts on the team’s shortcomings and moments of promise:
“We showed flashes, but we were too inconsistent, and it cost us dearly at the end of the season,” Murray said earlier this week.
“There were games we should have won earlier in the year that would have helped us later. We all need to look in the mirror and play better.”
While the Cardinals managed to stay in the playoff conversation until the end of the season—a feat few outside the organization expected—Murray highlighted the frustration of not succeeding when it mattered most.
-What lies ahead for Arizona?
As the Cardinals complete a frustrating but revealing 2024 seasonWilson’s absence in their last game reflects the challenges they have faced this year. Injuries and inconsistency have been defining themes, and the team will enter the offseason with many questions to answer.
With Marvin Harrison Jr. showing superstar potential and Murray hinting at a strong commitment to improvement, the future is not without hope. However, the absence of key players like Wilson highlights areas Arizona needs to strengthen to turn flashes of promise into sustained success.
Their match against 49ersalready preparing for the playoffs, offers a final chance to assess the team’s depth and resiliency heading into 2025.
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