Kyler Murray is one of the most athletically gifted quarterbacks in the NFL, and when healthy he gives the Cardinals an explosive dimension that few defenses can fully account for. Arizona is building toward contention in the NFC West with a roster that features legitimate playmakers at receiver and a defense that has grown more physical in recent seasons.
| Player | Team | Why They Matter |
|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | Cardinals | One of Cardinals's top players heading into this Week 17 matchup |
| Kurt Warner | Cardinals | One of Cardinals's top players heading into this Week 17 matchup |
| Larry Fitzgerald | Cardinals | One of Cardinals's top players heading into this Week 17 matchup |
| Maxx Crosby | Raiders | Key player for Raiders that the Cardinals defense will need to contain |
| Brock Bowers | Raiders | Key player for Raiders that the Cardinals defense will need to contain |
For Cardinals fans, every game is a chance to watch Murray do something no one else in the league can replicate. The offense works best when Arizona can establish a rhythm early and let Murray operate in space on designed runs and bootlegs. If the defense creates turnovers and the offensive line holds up, the Cardinals are capable of winning any given week.
| Storyline | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Cardinals offense, Week 17 | How the unit performs under current 2026 roster and scheme adjustments |
| Raiders defense | The first test for Cardinals skill players coming out of the preseason |
| Turnover margin | Week 1 games are often decided by turnovers before teams find their rhythm |
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