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3 Wild Card teams that could cause serious damage in the NFL playoffs

By Cole Thompson

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins runs with the ball during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins runs with the ball during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 25: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals dives into the end zone for a touchdown while avoiding tackles by Bobby Wagner #54 and Quandre Diggs #37 of the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

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There’s no such thing as a “good loss”, but Kliff Kingsbury has plenty to build off Sunday. A win against the Dolphins would have put Arizona in a tie with the Seahawks for first-place in the NFC West. Instead, they remain locked in for a playoff berth as an early wild card spot.

Kyler Murray has flourished in Year 2 thanks to his mobility and development of making plays on the run. Even in a loss, the former Sooner threw for 283 yards, led the team with 106 rushing yards and scored four total times. Outside of the fumble on the team’s first drive, Murray was near perfect, specifically in the second half.

The defense still is playing well, holding Miami to a pair of field goals on drives that could have sealed the game.  Arizona also finished with over 100 more yards of total offense and is seeing some quality play from Christian Kirk as their No.2 weapon. With games against the Giants, Eagles and Patriots, a majority of their harder outings are finished.

If they can split the NFC West games, there’s a chance they’re hosting a playoff game. If not, they’re at least going to play the spoiler role for one opponent.

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