The Arizona Cardinals came into their Monday Night Football game against the San Francisco 49ers desperately needing a victory.
Pregame injury reports already put Arizona at a significant disadvantage in the game, with star quarterback Kyler Murray being ruled out.
With their backs against the wall, the Cardinals laid a complete egg in the matchup against the 49ers.
San Francisco quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had a season-best performance, throwing for 228 yards along with four passing touchdowns.
Jimmy Garoppolo and Brandon Aiyuk connect for the first TD in Mexico City on Monday night. #MNF 🏈 pic.twitter.com/AHsWwEdjnx
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) November 22, 2022
George Kittle is too much for the Arizona defense! 🏈 #MNF pic.twitter.com/g5sUGQWiUx
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) November 22, 2022
Jimmy Garoppolo to Brandon Aiyuk for another 49ers TD!
31-10 San Francisco in the 3rd quarter. 🏈 #MNF pic.twitter.com/qCcKH0TSoq
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) November 22, 2022
It was a laughable performance on defense for the Cardinals, which ESPN commentator Troy Aikman detailed on Garoppolo’s final touchdown pass of the game to star tight end George Kittle.
“This is embarrassing for the Arizona Cardinals,” said Aikman. “Antonio Hamilton doesn’t even come up after all the tackles he made last week and even try to make an attempt on George Kittle… They’re a losing football team, and they’re playing like one on that play.”
"This is embarrassing for the Arizona Cardinals … Antonio Hamilton doesn't come up after all the tackles he made last week and even *try* to make an attempt on George Kittle… They're a losing football team, and they're playing like one on that play."- Troy Aikman 🏈 #MNF pic.twitter.com/ahpDHvcPRv
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 22, 2022
Meanwhile the Cardinals’ offense also struggled mightily without Murray, only scoring 10 points offensively in the game with backup quarterback Colt McCoy at the helm.
A Colt McCoy pass to James Conner ends up in the hands of 49ers DB Jimmie Ward! 🏈 #MNF pic.twitter.com/oSqPSn8inr
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) November 22, 2022
It was a night that the Arizona Cardinals and head coach Kliff Kingsbury would love to forget, and many took the chance to blast the organization on social media for their no-show on Monday night.
The Arizona Cardinals have given up. This is pathetic, regardless of score.
— Alex Clancy (@ClancysCorner) November 22, 2022
The Cardinals' patchwork offensive line is an issue: Arizona averaged 1.8 yards per rush before contact Monday, their 2nd worst this season, per @ESPNStatsInfo.
— Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss) November 22, 2022
This week's episode of "Hard Knocks In Season: The Arizona Cardinals" should be pretty amusing.
— Steve Berman (@BASportsGuy) November 22, 2022
The Cardinals leaving Mexico City pic.twitter.com/wFE9YHf4fo
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) November 22, 2022
This loss puts the Cardinals down to 4-7 on the year, and it appears that people are now calling for Kingsbury to potentially lose his job.
Is Kingsbury still the coach of the Cardinals when he lands back in Arizona?
— Elliott Polakoff (@ElliottPolakoff) November 22, 2022
Kliff Kingsbury….hot seat? pic.twitter.com/GbavQNGm3r
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 22, 2022
It’s shocking that Kliff Kingsbury still has a job
— Luke Sawhook 🪚🪝 (@lukesawhook) November 22, 2022
I bet the Cardinals are wondering if they can leave Kliff Kingsbury in Mexico.
— Tyler Englander (@TylerEnglander) November 22, 2022
It’s difficult to see the Arizona Cardinals bouncing back from this kind of beatdown from the 49ers, but they will get the opportunity to do so next week against the Los Angeles Chargers.
