Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, Rams’ Stafford doubtful for clash

Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals throws the ball towards the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. (Picture by Norm Corridor/Getty Photos)

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The Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams are reportedly each anticipating to be with out their beginning quarterbacks for Sunday’s NFC West matchup.

NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) will work out pregame to see if he can go however is seen as “unlikely to play” as a result of he’s nonetheless strolling very gingerly.

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (concussion) is believed to be an extended shot to play regardless of not being dominated out as of but, Rapoport reported.

This information would imply that backups Colt McCoy and John Wolford can be making the respective begin in SoFi Stadium.

Wolford appeared in his first NFL begin in 2020 towards Cardinals backup Chris Streveler. Wolford, the previous AAF quarterback, threw for 231 yards and added 56 yards speeding, eliminating Arizona from playoff competition.

Though Murray has battled accidents all through his profession, this is able to solely be the fourth recreation the QB has missed in his fourth 12 months within the Valley after lacking three consecutive video games in 2021.

McCoy went 2-1 over these three video games as a starter, cementing himself as one of many extra serviceable backups across the league in case of emergency. He threw for 740 yards, three touchdowns and one interception over the three video games.

Each the Rams (3-5) and Cardinals (3-6) could also be turning to their backups at potential breaking factors within the season.

Catch the Cardinals vs. Rams at 2:25 p.m. on Arizona Sports activities 98.7, the Arizona Sports activities app or ArizonaSports.com.