The Arizona Cardinals beat the L.A. Chargers 17-15 at home on Monday night, getting a game-winning 32-yard field goal from kicker Chad Ryland as time expired.
It was a valiant performance by the defense. Quarterback Kyler Murray made big plays and running back James Conner was again the star.
Once again, though, it was a quiet game for rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
Eight days after leaving a game with a concussion and logging only one catch for four yards on four targets, he came back and contributed only three receptions for 21 yards. He was targeted six times. He had the second-most targets and receptions on the team but was not very impactful. He also had a drop in the final drive, although the play resulted in a net positive because a helmet-to-helmet hit on him gave the Cardinals 15 yards.
Much of the television broadcast focused on his lack of involvement and also missed opportunities.
He had the big game in Week 2 but so far has not provided the punch many hoped he would give the passing game.
Through seven games, he has caught 20 passes for 300 yards and four touchdowns.
If he keeps up this pace, he will finish with only 41 catches for 729 yards. That will probably pick up as the season progresses, but it has been tougher than expected so far.
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