NFL Week 13 Game Recap: Arizona Cardinals 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 10

Multiple weather delays pushed the finish of this game well later than expected, but the Arizona Cardinals were able to secure their third win of the year by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-10.

Offensive spotlight: Cardinals running back James Conner returned to Pittsburgh for the first time since leaving the Steelers organization and found his way into the end zone twice in this game.

Tight end Trey McBride was a key contributor for the Cardinals offense once again this week, coming up with a touchdown to go along with eight receptions and 89 receiving yards.

Kyler Murray only had to complete 13 passes for 145 yards to lead his team to victory this week.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett left this game in the first half and was ruled out with an ankle injury shortly after. Mitchell Trubisky stepped in at quarterback the rest of the way, going 11-for-17 for 117 yards and a touchdown. George Pickens led the way in terms of receiving yards, hauling in four receptions for 86 yards, while Diontae Johnson scored the team’s only touchdown on the day. 

Defensive spotlight: Alex Highsmith boasted a career-high 84.2 pass-rush grade coming into this game and delivered with 1.5 sacks today.

Rookie spotlight: Cardinals second-round edge defender BJ Ojulari came up with three tackles and a pass breakup in this game. Steelers second-round cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was targeted twice, allowing one reception for 19 yards and a first down.

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