Desert Heat: Kyler Murray Claims NFC Offensive Player of the Week After Record-Breaking Outing

Murray was nearly perfect in the 31-6 blowout. He carved up a veteran Jets secondary, completing 22 of his 24 pass attempts. That 91.7% completion mark didn’t just win the game—it moved him past Hall of Famer Kurt Warner for the highest single-game completion percentage in Cardinals history. Murray added 266 passing yards and a touchdown through the air, but he wasn’t finished there.

Attacking the Ground and the Air

While his arm was clinical, Murray’s legs provided the finishing blows. He found the end zone twice on the ground, using his signature burst to outrace the Jets’ edge rushers to the pylon. It was a performance that left New York defensive coordinators without an answer. If you played back, he picked you apart with short, intermediate strikes. If you pressured, he vanished into the secondary for six points.

The Cardinals’ offense has hit a terrifying stride under Jonathan Gannon. Arizona didn’t punt until the fourth quarter, scoring on five consecutive possessions to start the game. The offensive line provided a clean pocket for the majority of the afternoon, allowing Murray to scan the field and exploit mismatches with surgical precision.

“I’m just playing my game. When the guys up front are blocking like that and our receivers are winning their routes, it’s my job to put it on the money. We’re starting to see the vision come together.”
— Kyler Murray on his Week 10 performance

NFC West Implications

This award comes at a pivotal time for Arizona. The victory pushed the Cardinals to 6-4, giving them sole possession of first place in the NFC West heading into their bye week. Murray’s resurgence is the primary reason for this turnaround. After a quiet start to the season, he has now accounted for multiple touchdowns in three of his last four games, looking every bit like the MVP candidate he was before his ACL injury.

The defense also played its part, holding Aaron Rodgers and the Jets to just two field goals. But the story remains Murray. His ability to maintain a 120.0+ passer rating while also threatening as a premier runner makes Arizona one of the most dangerous teams in the NFC playoff hunt.

What’s Next

The Cardinals enter their Week 11 bye with significant momentum. They return to action in Week 12 for a critical divisional showdown against the Seattle Seahawks. If Murray continues to operate with this record-breaking efficiency, Arizona isn’t just a divisional favorite—they are a threat to make a deep run in January. For now, Kyler Murray can rest easy with a new franchise record and the Player of the Week trophy on his mantel.