4 major X-Factors to watch in the Washington vs. Cardinals matchup in Week 2

Greg Patuto

September 17, 2020

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1. Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray is the biggest X-Factor in this game. He was elite in Week 1 using his legs and was able to form a strong connection with Hopkins immediately. The Cardinals made a statement in the NFC West in their opener.

The quarterback battle seems one-sided in this one. Haskins will keep his team in the game because he takes care of the football. With that being said, he has not shown play making ability close to that of Murray.

Washington was able to sack Carson Wentz eight times in Week 1 and pick him off twice. Murray is going to be extremely difficult to sack. If he hangs on to the football, the Cardinals will be in good shape.

Arizona is looking for a 2-0 start and to send a message to the rest of the league saying they are for real. This is a chance for Murray and Kingsbury to show their offense is elite against a strong defense in Washington.

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