4 major takeaways from the Cardinals vs. 49ers matchup in Week 1

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Kyler Murray is the Real Deal

It takes a lot of talent to be able to pull off a successful individual outing for a quarterback against a defense like the 49ers. What Kyler Murray showed against San Francisco was a look into what could be the early stage of a truly special career.

It wasn’t easy for Murray to be able to succeed on throws against the 49ers. He completed 26-of-40 (65%) pass attempts for 230 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Where he did most of his damage was using his mobility.

By the time Murray’s performance was over, he managed to run for 91 yards and 1 touchdown on just 13 carries. He ended up outproducing Kenyan Drake as the Cardinals’ leading rusher by producing 31 yards more on 3 fewer attempts.

It’s almost a necessity for a quarterback to have a genuine ability to escape talented pass rushers and to take off and run when facing defenses like the 49ers. Murray has precisely that type of skill-set.

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