The Arizona Cardinals are getting absolutely shelled by the Cowboys, trailing 17-3, but that score doesn’t even tell the full story. Their offense is in serious trouble after three key players were ruled out with injuries, leaving the team practically bare at running back.
The Injury Bug Bites Hard
Things went from bad to worse quickly for the Cardinals offense. In a brutal sequence at the end of the first half, wide receiver Michael Wilson, then wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, and then running back Bam Knight all exited on back-to-back-to-back plays. Wilson did manage to return midway through the third quarter, which is a small silver lining, but the other two were gone for good.
The Cardinals officially ruled out running back Jeremiyah Love with an ankle injury. Love had already put up nine carries for 23 yards. Running back Bam Knight, who took a hit and is now out with a concussion, contributed three carries for 8 yards and one reception for 10 yards. And wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is also done for the day with an ankle injury after snagging one catch for 29 yards. That’s a huge chunk of their offensive production, just gone.
Running Back Room Left Empty
The real gut punch here is what these injuries mean for the Cardinals’ backfield. With Love and Knight both ruled out, the team is staring at a depth chart with only one running back left standing: Tyler Allgeier. And even Allgeier isn’t 100 percent, reportedly dealing with a toe injury himself. You can’t run an NFL offense effectively with just one banged-up running back, especially when you’re already getting clobbered on the scoreboard.
To add insult to injury, the Cowboys also lost a key offensive piece, with starting tight end Jake Ferguson being ruled out for the second half due to a left ankle injury. He had returned in the first half after an initial injury, but couldn’t shake it off. Still, that doesn’t make the Cardinals’ situation any less dire.
With three key offensive players sidelined and their running back room decimated, the Cardinals face an uphill battle to make any kind of comeback in this game. They’re going to need a miracle to spark their offense now.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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