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Cardinals drop 5 spots in new Touchdown Wire power rankings

The Cardinals dropped five spots in the TouchdownWire power rankings following their heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Arizona Cardinals are reaching the end of a miserable season. They currently sit at 4-8 and just suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on a last-minute two-point conversion.

In the latest power rankings from Touchdown Wire’s Mark Lane, the Cardinals dropped five spots and are now listed as the 26th-ranked team in the NFL.

Things continue to spiral out of control for the Cardinals. Toss in Kyler Murray criticizing the offensive scheme against the Los Angeles Chargers, and it’s a recipe that could result in a coaching change at the end of the year.

Kyler Murray’s comments about being “schematically (expletive)” on a fourth-down attempt have since gone viral. Many are reading it as a blatant jab at head coach Kliff Kingsbury.

There was a report from Ian Rapoport on Sunday morning that Kingsbury and Murray had met on several occasions in the previous two weeks in an attempt to mend what had been a tense relationship this season.

While Murray downplayed the report and said there was no tension between the two, the report raised a number of eyebrows, particularly after Murray’s comments on the fourth-down play.

The Cardinals have completely fallen off after being one of the best teams in the NFL at this time last year. They appear on their way to a dramatic change in the team’s leadership if they don’t show some signs of positivity in the coming weeks.

The team is on a bye this week and will return to action on Monday Night Football against the New England Patriots in Week 14 at State Farm Stadium.

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Cardinals’ Week 12 defensive snap counts and observations vs. Chargers

Check out how the Cardinals’ 66 defensive snaps were split up against the Chargers.

In the Arizona Cardinals’ 25-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the defense was on the field for 66 snaps. Interestingly, the offense and defense played an equal number of snaps, something I don’t think I have seen.

How were the snaps divided up? Below, we go over the individual snap counts for each player who played in the game and give any observations to be taken from the numbers.

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Cardinals’ Week 12 offensive snap counts and observations vs. Chargers

Check out how the Cardinals’ 66 offensive snaps were divided up against the Chargers.

In the Arizona Cardinals’ heartbreaking 25-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the offense was on the field for 66 snaps.

How as that playing time divided up?

Below, we look at the individual snap counts of every player who appeared in the game on offense and go over any takeaways from the numbers.

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How the Chargers blew up the Cardinals’ 4th-down play for an interception

Kyler Murray told reporters that the play was schematically blown up and should not have been a throw to DeAndre Hopkins.

One of the key plays in the Arizona Cardinals’ 25-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers was a fourth-down interception Kyler Murray threw in the second quarter.

It was fourth down with less than a yard to go at their own 34-yard line.

Instead of simply running the ball, Murray attempted a pass down the field to DeAndre Hopkins. Derwin James picked it off.

After the game, when Murray was asked about the play, he explained that it wasn’t even supposed to be a throw to Hopkins. It was just what happened because “schematically, we were (expletive).”

The Ringer’s Benjamin Solak explained what went wrong on Twitter. The Chargers wrecked the play and there was perhaps a small mistake made.

The play was a run-pass option (RPO). Murray didn’t hand the ball off because the Chargers sold out on the run.

Tight end Trey McBride runs a route to the left in the flat, where the ball should go and they pick up a yard or two. Easy stuff.

Marquise Brown and DeAndre Hopkins run down the field to occupy defenders.

However, Chargers safety Alohi Gilman was ready for the play. He drops back early before the snap, making it look like McBride would be wide open.

However, he reads the play and breaks in to cover him.

In a perfect scenario, Hopkins would see it and rub off him to start his route, creating just a sliver of separation.

He didn’t, Gilman had McBride covered, and so Murray had nowhere to go. His only chance was to throw it up to Hopkins, hoping he could make a play. James made the play for the interception.

Gilman read the play and the Chargers blew it up, keeping the Cardinals from extending the drive when they were moving the ball well. If the Cardinals convert on that play and score points in that possession, the Chargers probably are unable to pick up the last minute-win.

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WATCH: James Conner’s best plays in big performance vs. Chargers

He had 140 total yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in his first 100-yard rushing game with the Cardinals.

The Arizona Cardinals lost on Sunday to the Los Angeles Chargers 25-24 but got a huge game from running back James Conner. He had his best game as a member of the Cardinals.

He rushed for 120 yards on 25 attempts and added three receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown. In all, it was 140 yards from scrimmage.

It was his first-ever 100-yard rushing game as a member of the Cardinals.

Check out his best plays from the game in the video below.

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Studs and duds in the Cardinals’ 25-24 loss to Chargers

Check out our studs and duds from Week 12’s home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Sitting at 4-8 on the season, the Arizona Cardinals will not be making the postseason and are in the beginning stages of major change.

While there were little to no hopes to begin with, the Cards needed to win this game to have an outside shot at a playoff birth. The remaining schedule is pretty light, so there was still a small chance.

Instead, the Cards choked away a game they were winning by 7 for most of the fourth quarter. Chargers QB Justin Herbert found Austin Ekeler for a touchdown late and then tight end Gerald Everett for the game-winning two-point conversion.

There were a couple of studs in the game for Arizona, but there were more duds.

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Chargers 25, Cardinals 24: Takeaways from the Cardinals’ heartbreaking loss

A look at some observations from the Cardinals’ disappointing loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

The Arizona Cardinals were unable to hold on to their lead in the fourth quarter. Leading 24-17 from the 13:31 mark of the fourth quarter, could not close it out, leading to a 25-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Quarterback Justin Herbert led the Chargers on a game-winning drive, throwing his third touchdown pass of the afternoon with 15 seconds left in the game. It was a one-yarder to running back Austin Ekeler.

Instead of tying the game and going for overtime, the Chargers went for the win and got the two-point conversion on a pass to Gerald Everett.

What did we learn in the loss?

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Chargers’ 2-point conversion in final seconds beats Cardinals 25-24

The Chargers were outplayed for most of the game but went for the win instead of the tie and it paid off.

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The Arizona Cardinals had control of the game from nearly the start. They led 17-14 at halftime. They ran the ball well.

However, a late defensive collapse and an inability to pick up first downs in the fourth quarter to extend drives sends them to a 25-24 loss as Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw his third touchdown pass of the game with 15 seconds left and then, instead of going for the extra point to send the game to overtime, connects with Gerald Everett for the two-point conversion.

The Cardinals fall to 4-8 on the year with the loss.

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Mike Williams, Sony Michel inactive for Chargers vs. Cardinals

Check out which Chargers players will not suit up against the Cardinals.

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The Los Angeles Chargers are set to take on the Arizona Cardinals Sunday afternoon st State Farm Stadium. Ninety minutes before kickoff, they released their inactive list.

Most of the list is no surprise.

Los Angeles Chargers Week 12 inactives

  • QB Easton Stick
  • WR Jason Moore
  • RB Sony Michel
  • S Nasir Adderley
  • OL Storm Norton
  • WR Mike Williams

Williams was ruled out with an ankle injury. Adderley was doubtful.

Cornerback Michael Davis, questionable with a knee injury, is active and will play.

Michel is inactive for the first time this season.

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Los Angeles Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals, live stream, TV channel, time, how to stream NFL live

The Los Angeles Chargers will meet the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12 of the NFL season on Sunday afternoon.

The Los Angeles Chargers will meet the Arizona Cardinals in Week 12 of the NFL season on Sunday afternoon from the University of Phoenix Stadium.

The Chargers will look to bounce back after a 30-27 loss to the Chiefs last weekend to give them a 5-5 record on the year. Meanwhile, the Cardinals dropped to 4-7 on the season after a blowout loss to the 49ers 38-10. They will get Kyler Murray back this week after being out due to an injury.

This will be a great Sunday of NFL football, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the game today.

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals

  • When: Sunday, November 27
  • Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
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Los Angeles Chargers (-3) vs. Arizona Cardinals

Over/Under: 49

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