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3 bold predictions for Chargers in Week 7 vs. Cardinals

The Chargers are set for their first primetime game of the season in Week 7 against the Cardinals.

We are just hours away from kickoff in Glendale, AZ. The Chargers are coming off a thrilling victory in Week 6 and need another win on Monday night to stay above .500.

Despite being on the road, Jim Harbaugh’s squad is slightly favored for the primetime matchup.

With that, here are some bold predictions for Monday night’s contest.

J.K. Dobbins goes for 100+ rushing yards

Dobbins went for over 100 yards in the first two weeks of the season but has not done so since then. However, there’s no better opportunity for him to reach that feat again. The Cardinals have allowed 153 yards on the ground per game, the third-most in the NFL. Dobbins is coming off a 96-yard performance in Week 6, and the Chargers offensive line should be able to open massive running lanes for the sixth-year running back.

A Charger tops 60 receiving yards

The Cardinals’ defense is also vulnerable in the passing game, as they rank 23rd. Now, 60 yards doesn’t sound like a lot, but the Chargers have had just one pass catcher in the top 51 yards in a game this season. Ladd McConkey had 67 yards in Week 4 against the Chiefs, and he’s the most likely candidate to lead the team on Monday if he plays. Quentin Johnston is doubtful, while McConkey is questionable with a hip issue. If he plays, look for him to take advantage of Arizona’s poor set of cornerbacks.

Chargers win the turnover battle by 2+

This has been a recipe for success for Harbaugh’s squad this season. In five games, the Chargers are +7 in the turnover department, which ranks third in the NFL despite playing just five games on the season. The offense has only turned the ball twice, a major reason for their 3-2 record. On the flip side, the Cardinals have the same number of giveaways (8) as takeaways.

Marvin Harrison Jr.’s limited status on Thursday is good news for availability

Being able to practice on a limited basis on Thursday is a good sign that Harrison will come out of concussion protocol in time to play Monday night.

Arizona Cardinals rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. entered this week in the league’s concussion protocol after suffering a head injury during the Cardinals’ loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

It put his availability for the Cardinals’ Week 7 Monday night game against the L.A. Chargers in question. After all, tight end Trey McBride missed a game when he suffered a concussion and New York Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers recently missed two games with one.

But things initially look good for Harrison to be back on the field for the game Monday night.

He began the week of practice on Thursday limited in practice, wearing a non-contact yellow jersey.

That means he cleared the first two levels of the protocol. The first is simply not having concussion symptoms, then it is getting through a workout and not having symptoms afterward.

He got limited work in practice on Thursday. If he goes symptom-free for 24 hours, he can ramp up even more for a full workload in practice. Once he goes symptom-free after a full practice, he is cleared and ready to play. Because he started the week of practice limited, there is a good chance he will be able to play on Monday.

That’s good news for everyone — Harrison, the team, Cardinals fans and everyone who will tune in to the game.

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Key things to know about Chargers’ Week 7 opponent: Cardinals

Here are some important things to know about the Cardinals ahead of the Week 7 matchup with the Chargers.

The Chargers are on the road to face the Cardinals in primetime on Monday, Oct. 21, at 6:00 p.m. PT.

To get you prepped for the Week 7 bout, here are five key things to know about Los Angeles’ opponent ahead of the matchup.

How things are going…

The Cardinals are 2-4 on the season. Their best win came in Week 5 when they defeated the 49ers, 24-23.

Men on the move

The Cardinals boast the seventh-best rushing offense in the NFL. James Connor is No. 8 overall in rushing yards (403). While Connor is Arizona’s workhorse, Kyler Murray is lethal with his legs. Murray has the third-most rushing yards among all quarterbacks (261) and averages 8.7 yards per carry.

Problems with the passing game

The Cardinals’ offensive success has come on the ground, and they’re still trying to put it together through the air. They rank 24th in that department. Arizona selected Marvin Harrison Jr. in the first round to provide a spark, but he’s been up and down this season. He’s also in concussion protocol and his availability for Monday night looms large.

Dud of a defense

The Cardinals’ defense has struggled this season. They’ve given up 27.2 points per game, which ranks 27th in the league. Arizona hasn’t been able to get to opposing quarterbacks, ranking last in the NFL in ESPN’s pass rush win rate metric and 30th in pressure rate. They’ve also been gashed on the ground, surrendering 153.0 rush yards per carry (29th).

Look out for…

Tight end Trey McBride. Even if Harrison is available, Murray will still be looking to involve McBride heavily. McBride has at least six catches in three of his past four games. The Chargers have surrendered the eighth-most receptions to tight ends this season (32).

Statistical Breakdown: How the Chargers and Cardinals stack up before Week 7 game

Here’s how the Chargers and Cardinals stack up statistically ahead of Monday’s matchup.

The Chargers and Cardinals are set to square off this upcoming Monday.

Here’s how Los Angeles and Arizona stack up statistically ahead of the Week 7 matchup:

Offense

Category Chargers Cardinals
Points per game 18.2 ppg (26th) 22.2 (17th)
Passing offense 153.2 ypg (29th) 187.0 (24th)
Rushing offense 127.8 ypg (10th) 145.2 (7th)
Total offense 281.0 ypg (28th) 332.2 (15th)
3rd down conversions 42.47% (10th) 40.63% (15th)
Red zone scoring 41.67% (28th) 58.82% (13th)
Sacks allowed 12 (11th) 11 (10th)
Turnovers 2 (1st) 8 (24th)

Defense

Category Chargers Cardinals
Points allowed 13.2 ppg (1st) 27.2 (27th)
Passing defense 192.0 ypg (8th) 220.3 (22nd)
Rushing defense 97.2 ypg (6th) 153.0 (29th)
Total defense 289.2 ypg (6th) 373.3 (28th)
3rd down conversions 37.31% (18th) 49.25% (32nd)
Red zone defense 44.44% (2nd) 53.85% (18th)
Sacks 13 (11th) 11 (T-16th)
Takeaways 9 (10th) 8 (12th)

 

Marvin Harrison Jr. likely to miss first primetime NFL game

Arizona Cardinals star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. may miss the first primetime game of his career with a concussion.

Marvin Harrison Jr. is in concussion protocol, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time.

The Arizona Cardinals, who took Harrison Jr. 4th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, have their first primetime game of the season in Week 7, and Harrison Jr.’s availability is certainly up in the air.

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters on Monday that Harrison Jr. went into the protocol. There isn’t much known about Harrison Jr’s progress, but one injury analyst believes there’s a 60% chance Harrison Jr. sits this coming week.

Harrison Jr. went without a catch in Week 6 against the Packers and has yet to eclipse five receptions in a game this season.

That said, not everything has been doom and gloom for the star as he does have four touchdowns through those five games prior to taking the Packers in Week 6 and picking up a concussion.

The Cardinals will battle the Los Angeles Chargers in Monday Night Football Week 7 action.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. in concussion protocol

Harrison’s availability for the Cardinals’ Week 7 Monday night game against the Chargers is up in the air right now.

This is no surprise, but Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is in league concussion protocol, head coach Jonathan Gannon said on Monday.

Harrison exited the game on Sunday in the second quarter when his helmet collided with a defender’s leg and got up wobbly.

He was examined for a concussion and was ruled out for the remainder of the game, so naturally he entered the league protocol.

Since the Cardinals do not play until Monday night, Harrison will have an extra day to recover and potentially be cleared.

Concussions are tricky because recovery time varies by player and by severity. Cornerback Max Melton entered concussion protocol after the team’s season opener but came out in time to play in Week 2. Meanwhile, Trey McBride missed a game.

Rookie receiver Malik Nabers of the New York Giants has missed two games so far with a concussion.

There is a process.

The player must stop having symptoms. Then he needs to remain symptom-free after a workout. Then he needs to be symptom-free after a non-contact practice. Then he needs to be symptom-free after a regular workload in practice.

Since the Cardinals play on Monday night, rather than a Wednesday-Friday schedule for practice, they will practice Thursday-Saturday.

We will see if he misses the game in Week 7.

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Marvin Harrison Jr. ruled out vs. Packers with concussion

Harrison was taken to the locker room to be examined for a concussion in the first half of the Cardinals’ game against the Packers.

Editor’s note: This article was updated with new information

The Arizona Cardinals fell behind 24-0 in the first half of their game against the Green Bay Packers and had to deal with a number of injuries. Perhaps the most concerning was rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.

After Murray threw an incompletion to Harrison, Harrison’s helmet hit the thigh of a defender and he was a bit wobbly when he got up.

He was taken to the sideline, examined in the blue medical tent and then ruled to have a stinger. He was taken to the locker room to be examined for a concussion. He was later ruled out of the game.

In the first half before exiting, Harrison was targeted twice but did not have a catch.

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Will Cardinals QB Kyler Murray make Swiss cheese of the Packers?

Instead of bathing in accolades, the Green Bay Packers need to prepare for the dual-threat ability of Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray.

Instead of bathing in accolades, the Green Bay Packers need to prepare for the dual-threat ability of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.

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Sure, the Packers have shown strength on defense this season but not versus a quarterback with dynamics like Murray. Packers’ defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will be forced to make a business decision in Week 6. Hafley will either (1) have to play man coverage to account for the scramble, or/and (2) frequent in some disguise zone to confuse Murray on passing downs.

Murray is averaging 10.7 yards per carry this season and his 50-yard touchdown run last weekend sent a power rush through the Cardinals’ locker room. Unlike in years under former coach Kliff Kingsbury, Murray is operating in a much more balanced and traditional offensive system. 12 personnel packages and heavier doses of run are allowing Murray to settle into the flow of the game.

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Murray is building chemistry with wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and tight end Trey McBride, two pass-catchers the Packers don’t necessarily have an answer for.

Lastly, with All-Pro Jaire Alexander hindered by a groin injury, it’s unclear as to why NFL analysts don’t like Murray and the Cardinals’ chances in week 6.

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Commanders injury report: Sam Cosmi back at practice

Three miss Thursday’s practice for the Commanders.

The Washington Commanders completed their second practice of the week on Thursday in preparation for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Washington flew to Arizona directly after Monday night’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals. It is practicing at Arizona State University in Tempe, which is less than 30 miles from the Cardinals’ stadium in Glendale.

After four players missed Wednesday’s practice, one returned on Thursday. Right guard Sam Cosmi is dealing with an Achilles injury and practiced on a limited basis. He told reporters he was good to go for Sunday.

The Commanders already ruled out running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (knee). Neither made the trip to Arizona.

Here is Washington’s full injury report from Thursday:

Did not participate: WR Jamison Crowder (calf), RB Austin Ekeler (concussion/ruled out), DE Clelin Ferrell (knee/ruled out)

Limited participants: G Sam Cosmi (Achilles),  CB Benjamin St-Juste (chest)

Full participant: CB Emmanuel Forbes (thumb), DT Jer’Zhan Newton (foot), S Quan Martin (elbow)

Meanwhile, for the Cardinals, tight end Trey McBridge (concussion) and defensive tackle DT Khyiris Tonga (knee) missed practice again. Rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (quadriceps) remained limited, while safety Budda Baker was a full participant.

Cardinals injury report: Trey McBride sits out, Marvin Harrison Jr. limited

A look at the Cardinals’ first injury report of Week 4. Trey McBride is in concussion protocol and Marvin Harrison Jr. was limited.

The Arizona Cardinals’ Wednesday injury report leading to Sunday’s game in Week 4 against the Washington Commanders has some surprising names: safety Budda Baker, wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and outside linebacker Dennis Gardeck.

Defensive lineman Justin Jones (torn triceps) and tackle Jackson Barton (toe) are not listed because Jones was placed on injured reserve and Barton not on the active roster. He is on the practice squad injured list

Rookie wide receiver Xavier Weaver (oblique) is off the report for the first time this season.

The full details are below.

Jones is one of three NFL players that suffered torn triceps in Week 3. The others are Lions defensive end Marcus Davenport, who has also been placed on injured reserve, and 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, who is expected to be.

Jones is also the third Cardinals defensive lineman to be lost for the season since a year ago September because of a muscle tear early in the season. In 2023, L.J. Collier in Week 1 and Carlos Watkins in Week 2 suffered torn biceps.

Arizona Cardinals injury report Week 4, Wednesday

Did not participate

TE Trey McBride (concussion)

DL Khyiris Tonga (knee)

McBride is in the concussion protocol, but was in the locker room after practice talking with teammates.

Limited participation

S Budda Baker (quadriceps)

T Kelvin Beachum (hamstring)

LB Dennis Gardeck (finger)

WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (quadriceps)

DL Dante Stills (shoulder)

Beachum was back at practice after missing Sunday’s game because of the injury that occurred in practice last Thursday. Stills was listed last week with the shoulder injury, but had a productive game against the Lions. The other injuries are believed to minor.

Washington Commanders Week 4 Wednesday injury report

Did not participate

  • G Sam Cosmi (Achilles)
  • WR Jamison Crowder (not injury related/rest)
  • RB Austin Ekeler (concussion)
  • TE Zach Ertz (not injury related/rest)
  • DE Clelin Ferrell (knee)

Limited participation

  • S Quan Martin (elbow)
  • CB Benjamin St-Juste (chest)

Full participation

  • CB Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (thumb)
  • DT Jer’Zhan Newton (foot)

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