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Jess Root

POLL: Who was Cardinals’ player of the game in 35-31 win over Eagles

The Arizona Cardinals shocked the NFL with a 35-31 road victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Week 17. In what was a close, come-from-behind win, the Cardinals dominated, especially on offense.

They rushed for 221 yards as a team. They scored 35 points. They scored four touchdowns on four second-half possessions. They had 39:39 time of possession. They did not punt the ball at all.

But in that performance, who was the Cardinals’ player of the game?

We have some candidates below and a poll for you to make your vote.

RB James Conner

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Conner led the rushing attack with a season-high 128 yards. He scored two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 32 seconds left in the game.

Kyler Murray

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Murray had three touchdown passes for the first time this season and only had one incompletion in the second half. He also rushed for 24 yards.

Greg Dortch

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Dortch was the game’s leading receiver with seven receptions for 82 yards. His 36-yard catch set up the game-winning touchdown.

Michael Wilson

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Wilson, after a rough start, had four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown.

His two-point conversion tied the score at 21-21 and his touchdown reception tied the score at 28-28.

Michael Carter

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Carter rushed for 61 yards and added a six-yard touchdown reception. He had three explosive runs of more than 10 yards.

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