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1 Organizational drama  





2 Draft  





3 Staff  





4 Final roster  





5 Preseason  





6 Regular season  



6.1  Schedule  





6.2  Game summaries  



6.2.1  Week 1: vs. Kansas City Chiefs  





6.2.2  Week 2: at Las Vegas Raiders  





6.2.3  Week 3: vs. Los Angeles Rams  





6.2.4  Week 4: at Carolina Panthers  





6.2.5  Week 5: vs. Philadelphia Eagles  





6.2.6  Week 6: at Seattle Seahawks  





6.2.7  Week 7: vs. New Orleans Saints  





6.2.8  Week 8: at Minnesota Vikings  





6.2.9  Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks  





6.2.10  Week 10: at Los Angeles Rams  





6.2.11  Week 11: vs. San Francisco 49ers  





6.2.12  Week 12: vs. Los Angeles Chargers  





6.2.13  Week 14: vs. New England Patriots  





6.2.14  Week 15: at Denver Broncos  





6.2.15  Week 16: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers  





6.2.16  Week 17: at Atlanta Falcons  





6.2.17  Week 18: at San Francisco 49ers  







6.3  Standings  



6.3.1  Division  





6.3.2  Conference  









7 See also  





8 References  





9 External links  














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2022 Arizona Cardinals season
OwnerMichael Bidwill
General managerSteve Keim
Head coachKliff Kingsbury
Home fieldState Farm Stadium
Results
Record4–13
Division place4th NFC West
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersSSBudda Baker
Uniform
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  • The 2022 season was the Arizona Cardinals' 103rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 35th in Arizona, and their fourth and final under head coach Kliff Kingsbury. They attempted to become the third straight team in NFL history to host and win the Super Bowl as that year's Super Bowl was held at State Farm Stadium. However, they failed to improve upon their 11–6 record from the previous year after a Week 11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and missed the postseason after a Week 15 loss against the Denver Broncos.[1]

    Key season-ending injuries to their starters and inconsistencies on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball ultimately led to a season-ending seven-game losing streak and a third consecutive late-season collapse, as they matched a franchise record of 13 losses in a season that was set in the 2000 and 2018 squads. To add to those struggles, they had also lost eight home games this season, surpassing the 2018 squad for the most home losses in franchise history, only having won a single home game since Week 8 of the previous season. The team was also plagued by drama before and during the season, which was seen by some observers as a reason for Arizona's dismal performance in 2022.[2][3]

    A day after the season ended, the team announced that neither head coach Kliff Kingsbury nor general manager Steve Keim (who held his position since 2013) would be returning the upcoming season.[4] This would also signal the end of an era for three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner J.J. Watt, as he officially announced his retirement following an overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    Organizational drama[edit]

    Following an 11–6 2021 season and a playoff appearance for the first time since 2015, the Arizona Cardinals hoped to become the third consecutive team to win a Super Bowl in their home stadium. Instead, Arizona experienced a disastrous and drama-plagued 2022 season.

    During the offseason, quarterback Kyler Murray deleted all references towards the Cardinals organization from his social media accounts, which suggested that a rift was growing between him and the organization.[5] Despite this, Murray and the Cardinals agreed to a 5-year, $230.5 million extension in July, but the new contract contained a film study clause that required Murray to study film for four hours a week. Several observers intensely criticized the Cardinals organization for the inclusion of the clause, including Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon, who perceived the clause as stereotypical towards black quarterbacks. In response to the criticism, the team removed the clause a week later.[6]

    Throughout the season, the relationship between Murray and head coach Kliff Kingsbury deteriorated. For example, Murray and Kingsbury engaged in a heated sideline argument during a game against the New Orleans Saints.[7] Murray also criticized Kingsbury’s scheming and said that it was "kinda fucked" following a game against the Los Angeles Chargers.[8] These incidents and the offseason contract situation caused others, such as former Arizona All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson, to question Murray’s character, focus, and work ethic.[9][10]

    Murray was far from the only Cardinal to be a source of drama. For example, on May 2, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins got suspended for six games for failing a drug test.[11] Wide receiver Marquise Brown was arrested during the offseason for speeding.[12] Additionally, assistant coach Sean Kugler was fired by the team after he allegedly groped a woman in Mexico City before an international game against the San Francisco 49ers.[13]

    The off-field noise and injuries to key players, including Murray, were too much to overcome for Arizona, who cratered to a ghastly 4–13 record. Before and during the season, several former Cardinals, including Peterson and running back Chase Edmonds, argued that the team culture under Kingsbury, general manager Steve Keim, and team owner Michael Bidwill was responsible for the team’s general lack of success in recent seasons.[14] Following the season, Kingsbury was fired and Keim stepped down due to health concerns.[4]

    Draft[edit]

    2022 Arizona Cardinals Draft
    Round Selection Player Position College Notes
    1 23 Traded to Baltimore[A]
    2 55 Trey McBride TE Colorado State
    3 87 Cameron Thomas DE San Diego State
    100 Myjai Sanders DE Cincinnati 2020 Resolution JC-2A selection; from Baltimore[A]
    4 128 Traded to Baltimore[B]
    5 166 Traded to Philadelphia[C]
    6 201 Keaontay Ingram RB USC
    215 Lecitus Smith OG Virginia Tech Compensatory pick
    7 244 Christian Matthew CB Valdosta State
    256 Jesse Luketa LB Penn State Compensatory pick
    257 Marquis Hayes OG Oklahoma Compensatory pick

    Draft trades

    1. ^ a b The Cardinals traded a first-round selection (23rd overall) to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for WR Marquise Brown and a third-round selection (100th overall).
  • ^ The Cardinals traded a fourth-round selection (128th overall) and a 2021 fifth-round selection to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for 2021 fourth- and sixth-round selections.
  • ^ The Cardinals traded CB Tay Gowan and a fifth-round selection (166th overall) to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for TE Zach Ertz.
  • 2022 Arizona Cardinals undrafted free agents
    Name Position College Ref.
    Darrell Baker Jr. CB Georgia Southern [15]
    Tae Daley DB Virginia Tech [16]
    Jarrett Guarantano QB Washington State [17]
    Changa Hodge WR Virginia Tech [15]
    Manny Jones DE Colorado State
    Kekaula Kaniho S Boise State
    Jontre Kirklin WR LSU
    Will Miles DE Central Michigan
    JaVonta Payton WR Tennessee
    Chris Pierce Jr. TE Vanderbilt
    Ronnie Rivers RB Fresno State
    Stephon Robinson Jr. WR Northwestern
    LaRon Stokes DT Oklahoma
    Chandler Wooten LB Auburn

    Staff[edit]

    2022 Arizona Cardinals staff

    Front office

    • Owner/chairman/president – Michael Bidwill
    • General manager – Steve Keim
    • Vice president of player personnel – Quentin Harris
    • Vice president of pro personnel – Adrian Wilson
    • Vice president of football operations & facilities – Matt Caracciolo
    • Director of player personnel – Dru Grigson
    • Director of college scouting – Chris Culmer
    • Director of football administration – Matt Harriss
    • Senior personnel executive – Terry McDonough

    Head coaches

    Offensive coaches

    Defensive coaches
    • Defensive coordinator – Vance Joseph
    • Defensive line – Matt Burke
    • Linebackers – Billy Davis
    • Outside linebackers – Charlie Bullen
    • Defensive backs – Marcus Robertson
    • Cornerbacks – Greg Williams
    • Defensive assistant – Ronald Booker
    • Defensive assistant – Rusty McKinney
    • Defensive quality control – Rob Grosso

    Special teams coaches

    • Assistant special teams – Devin Fitzsimmons

    Strength and conditioning

    • Strength and conditioning – Buddy Morris
    • Assistant strength and conditioning – Mark Naylor

    Final roster[edit]

    2022 Arizona Cardinals final roster
    Quarterbacks

    Running backs

    Wide receivers

    Tight ends

    Offensive linemen

    Defensive linemen

    Linebackers

    Defensive backs

    Special teams

    Reserve lists


    Practice squad


    Rookies in italics
    51 active, 18 inactive, 16 practice squad (+2 exempt)

    Preseason[edit]

    Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
    1 August 12 atCincinnati Bengals W 36–23 1–0 Paycor Stadium Recap
    2 August 21 Baltimore Ravens L 17–24 1–1 State Farm Stadium Recap
    3 August 27 atTennessee Titans L 23–26 1–2 Nissan Stadium Recap

    Regular season[edit]

    Schedule[edit]

    Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap
    1 September 11 Kansas City Chiefs L 21–44 0–1 State Farm Stadium Recap
    2 September 18 atLas Vegas Raiders W 29–23 (OT) 1–1 Allegiant Stadium Recap
    3 September 25 Los Angeles Rams L 12–20 1–2 State Farm Stadium Recap
    4 October 2 atCarolina Panthers W 26–16 2–2 Bank of America Stadium Recap
    5 October 9 Philadelphia Eagles L 17–20 2–3 State Farm Stadium Recap
    6 October 16 atSeattle Seahawks L 9–19 2–4 Lumen Field Recap
    7 October 20 New Orleans Saints W 42–34 3–4 State Farm Stadium Recap
    8 October 30 atMinnesota Vikings L 26–34 3–5 U.S. Bank Stadium Recap
    9 November 6 Seattle Seahawks L 21–31 3–6 State Farm Stadium Recap
    10 November 13 atLos Angeles Rams W 27–17 4–6 SoFi Stadium Recap
    11 November 21 San Francisco 49ers L 10–38 4–7 Mexico Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) Recap
    12 November 27 Los Angeles Chargers L 24–25 4–8 State Farm Stadium Recap
    13 Bye
    14 December 12 New England Patriots L 13–27 4–9 State Farm Stadium Recap
    15 December 18 atDenver Broncos L 15–24 4–10 Empower Field at Mile High Recap
    16 December 25 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 16–19 (OT) 4–11 State Farm Stadium Recap
    17 January 1 atAtlanta Falcons L 19–20 4–12 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
    18 January 8 atSan Francisco 49ers L 13–38 4–13 Levi's Stadium Recap

    Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

    Game summaries[edit]

    Week 1: vs. Kansas City Chiefs[edit]

    Week 1: Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Chiefs 14 9 14744
    Cardinals 0 7 01421

    atState Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

    Game information

    The Cardinals were quickly overwhelmed by a high-powered Chiefs defense, finding themselves down 7–37 at the end of the third quarter. A late rally attempt fell well short, and Arizona was handed an 0–1 start for the first time since 2018.

    Week 2: at Las Vegas Raiders[edit]

    Week 2: Arizona Cardinals at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34OTTotal
    Cardinals 0 0 716629
    Raiders 7 13 30023

    atAllegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada

    Game information

    After trailing 7–23 at the end of the third quarter, the Cardinals came back to force overtime. A fumble recovery led to a Cardinals touchdown. With the win, they improved to 1–1.

    Week 3: vs. Los Angeles Rams[edit]

    Week 3: Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Rams 10 3 7020
    Cardinals 0 6 3312

    at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

    Game information

    With 1:07 left, Matt Prater attempted an onside kick, but failed. With the loss, the Cardinals dropped to 1–2.

    Week 4: at Carolina Panthers[edit]

    Week 4: Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Cardinals 0 3 71626
    Panthers 0 10 0616

    atBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

    Game information

    After stopping a Panthers' comeback, the Cardinals won the game 26–16. With the win, the Cardinals improved to 2–2.

    Week 5: vs. Philadelphia Eagles[edit]

    Week 5: Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Eagles 7 7 3320
    Cardinals 0 10 0717

    at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

    Game information

    Not only did the Cardinals lose to the Eagles at home for the first time since 2001, but they also lost their eighth consecutive game at State Farm Stadium. A missed field goal with 0:22 left sealed the loss for the Cardinals.

    Week 6: at Seattle Seahawks[edit]

    Week 6: Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Cardinals 3 0 609
    Seahawks 3 6 3719

    atLumen Field, Seattle, Washington

    Game information

    Week 7: vs. New Orleans Saints[edit]

    Week 7: New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Saints 7 7 31734
    Cardinals 3 25 7742

    at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

    Game information

    This would be the first time the Arizona Cardinals scored more than 40 points in a game since January 1, 2017 at the LA Rams ( 44–7 )

    Week 8: at Minnesota Vikings[edit]

    Week 8: Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Cardinals 3 7 13326
    Vikings 7 7 14634

    atU.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Game information

    Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks[edit]

    Week 9: Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Seahawks 3 7 71431
    Cardinals 7 0 7721

    at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

    Game information

    Week 10: at Los Angeles Rams[edit]

    Week 10: Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Cardinals 3 14 01027
    Rams 3 0 7717

    atSoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

    Game information

    Week 11: vs. San Francisco 49ers[edit]

    NFL Mexico City games

    Week 11: San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    49ers 0 17 14738
    Cardinals 3 7 0010

    atEstadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico

    Game information

    Week 12: vs. Los Angeles Chargers[edit]

    Week 12: Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Chargers 0 14 3825
    Cardinals 7 10 0724

    at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

    Game information

    Week 14: vs. New England Patriots[edit]

    Week 14: New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Patriots 0 10 10727
    Cardinals 0 13 0013

    at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

    Game information

    Week 15: at Denver Broncos[edit]

    Week 15: Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Cardinals 0 6 3615
    Broncos 3 0 71424

    atEmpower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

    Game information

    Week 16: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers[edit]

    Christmas Day games

    Week 16: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34OTTotal
    Buccaneers 3 3 010319
    Cardinals 3 3 010016

    at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

    Game information

    Week 17: at Atlanta Falcons[edit]

    Week 17: Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Cardinals 3 10 3319
    Falcons 0 14 0620

    atMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

    Game information

    Week 18: at San Francisco 49ers[edit]

    Week 18: Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Cardinals 6 7 0013
    49ers 7 14 17038

    atLevi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California

    Game information

    Standings[edit]

    Division[edit]

    NFC West
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  • W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
    (2) San Francisco 49ers 13 4 0 .765 6–0 10–2 450 277 W10
    (7) Seattle Seahawks 9 8 0 .529 4–2 6–6 407 401 W2
    Los Angeles Rams 5 12 0 .294 1–5 3–9 307 384 L2
    Arizona Cardinals 4 13 0 .235 1–5 3–9 340 449 L7

    Conference[edit]

  • e
  • # Team Division W L T PCT DIV CONF SOS SOV STK
    Division leaders
    1 Philadelphia Eagles East 14 3 0 .824 4–2 9–3 .474 .460 W1
    2[a] San Francisco 49ers West 13 4 0 .765 6–0 10–2 .417 .414 W10
    3[a] Minnesota Vikings North 13 4 0 .765 4–2 8–4 .474 .425 W1
    4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers South 8 9 0 .471 4–2 8–4 .503 .426 L1
    Wild cards
    5 Dallas Cowboys East 12 5 0 .706 4–2 8–4 .507 .485 L1
    6 New York Giants East 9 7 1 .559 1–4–1 4–7–1 .526 .395 L1
    7[b] Seattle Seahawks West 9 8 0 .529 4–2 6–6 .462 .382 W2
    Did not qualify for the postseason
    8[b] Detroit Lions North 9 8 0 .529 5–1 7–5 .535 .451 W2
    9 Washington Commanders East 8 8 1 .500 2–3–1 5–6–1 .536 .449 W1
    10 Green Bay Packers North 8 9 0 .471 3–3 6–6 .524 .449 L1
    11[c] Carolina Panthers South 7 10 0 .412 4–2 6–6 .474 .437 W1
    12[c][d] New Orleans Saints South 7 10 0 .412 2–4 5–7 .507 .462 L1
    13[c][d] Atlanta Falcons South 7 10 0 .412 2–4 6–6 .467 .429 W2
    14 Los Angeles Rams West 5 12 0 .294 1–5 3–9 .517 .341 L2
    15 Arizona Cardinals West 4 13 0 .235 1–5 3–9 .529 .368 L7
    16 Chicago Bears North 3 14 0 .176 0–6 1–11 .571 .480 L10
    Tiebreakers[e]
    1. ^ a b San Francisco finished ahead of Minnesota based on conference record (10–2 vs. 8–4).
  • ^ a b Seattle finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory.
  • ^ a b c Carolina finished ahead of New Orleans and Atlanta based on head-to-head record (3–1 vs. 2–2/1–3).
  • ^ a b New Orleans finished ahead of Atlanta based on head-to-head sweep.
  • ^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.
  • See also[edit]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Cardinals eliminated from playoffs after losing to Broncos". Associated Press. December 20, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  • ^ "Arizona Cardinals' 2022 season one of NFL's most dysfunctional ever". Arizona Sports. December 15, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  • ^ "Somers: Arizona Cardinals nearing end of their most bizarre season in the desert". azcentral. December 23, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  • ^ a b Urban, Darren (January 9, 2023). "Cardinals Relieve Kliff Kingsbury Of Coaching Duties, Steve Keim Steps Down". azcardinals.com. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  • ^ "Kyler Murray unfollows Cardinals on social media, deletes all franchise-related pictures on Instagram". CBS Sports. February 7, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  • ^ "Warren Moon calls Kyler Murray's film study clause a 'slap in the face' to Black quarterbacks". USA Today. July 31, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  • ^ "Kyler Murray on argument with Kliff Kingsbury during Saints-Cardinals: I was just telling him to 'chill out'". CBS Sports. October 21, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  • ^ ""Schematically, We Were Kind Of Fucked." Kyler Murray Gives Honest Take On Kliff Kingsbury's 4th Down Call". Barstool Sports. November 27, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  • ^ "Kyler Murray's Cardinals teammates confident in QB's work ethic, knowledge for game". NFL.com. July 26, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  • ^ "Patrick Peterson Has No 'Beef' With Kyler Murray Despite Criticizing Him". Sports Illustrated. December 1, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  • ^ "NFL suspends Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins six games for violating PED policy". NFL.com. May 2, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  • ^ "Arizona Cardinals' 2022 season one of NFL's most dysfunctional ever". Arizona Sports. December 15, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  • ^ "Cardinals assistant coach Sean Kugler fired for groping woman, sources say". ESPN. November 23, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  • ^ "Former Arizona Cardinals slam team's culture amid Kyler Murray contract situation, drama". azcentral. April 20, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  • ^ a b "Cardinals Agree To Terms With 12 Undrafted Rookies". azcardinals.com. Arizona Cardinals. May 2, 2022.
  • ^ Cox, Seth (May 17, 2022). "Arizona Cardinals bring in safety Tae Daley after rookie mini-camp". revengeofthebirds.com.
  • ^ Urban, Darren (May 16, 2022). "Cardinals Sign QB Jarrett Guarantano After Rookie Tryout". AZCardinals.com.
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