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The Arizona Cardinals are 1-3-1 heading into their Week 6 matchup with the 1-4 Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
While the records are not good, this game still has a lot of interesting reasons to watch. Of course, the number one reason is the number one pick.
Quarterback Kyler Murray went first overall in the 2019 NFL Draft to the Cardinals. So far, he's been impressive. While he has had some hiccups, overall, things have gone well for the rookie.
Murray's shown a great ability to escape pressure and a strong arm. He's had some truly beautiful passes and has made a 1-3-1 team very watchable.
How will he do in Week 6, though? Here are three bold predictions for Murray as the Cardinals face-off with the Falcons this week.
Three Touchdowns
Kyler Murray threw two touchdown passes in Week 1 and two more in Week 3. He hasn't thrown another since then. However, he's run for one touchdown in each of the last two weeks.
This could be the week he puts it all together. Murray will find his way into the end zone three times. It could be any combination of rushing and passing touchdowns.
The Falcons have allowed 30.4 points per game. That's second-worst in the NFL behind only the Miami Dolphins (who have allowed a ridiculous 40.8 points per game).
If Murray were to have a breakout game when it comes to scoring, this could be one of his best opportunities to do so. He's definitely electric enough, and he's now facing one of the worst scoring defenses in football.
300-plus Passing Yards
Speaking of having a banner day, Murray's current high for passing yards in a game is 349. While he might not hit that mark, he'll get close.
Murray has hit 300-plus yards twice so far. They were the first two weeks of the season. Since then, Murray has thrown for 173 yards, 241 yards, and 253 yards, respectively.
Murray's going to get there for the third time this year. Atlanta's passing defense hasn't been their big issue. They haven't been able to stop the run at all (120.8 yards per game). However, giving up 257.4 passing yards per game isn't exactly good either.
Murray's ability to be a threat running is going to give him an edge here. Since Atlanta can't stop the run either, they are going to be wary of him scrambling. This could help get some receivers open.
So far, Murray has shown he'll hit those receivers far more often than not.
Most importantly, though, this is a matchup of two struggling defenses. That means both teams will probably get the chance to move the ball pretty often. Expect Murray to have his fair share of yards. Maybe he even does fight for that 350-yard mark.
Limits Turnovers
So far, Murray has as many interceptions as passing touchdowns, with four apiece. Meanwhile, he's fumbled once compared to two rushing touchdowns.
So his turnovers are just slightly below his touchdown total. However, he's going to change that this week.
Murray will give the touchdowns a commanding lead by staying clean in Week 6 and not turning the ball over once.
Only four teams have fewer takeaways than the Falcons, who have four on the season. Funny enough, one of them is the Cardinals (who have three takeaways).
What this means, though, is that Murray is going up against a team that hasn't been great at creating turnovers. Week 5 was the first week of the season, where Murray didn't record an interception or a fumble. He'll keep that trend alive for a second week in a row as he holds onto the ball in Week 6.
What you should get out of all this is, Murray's a very solid fantasy play if you have him on your team.
