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ARIZONA CARDINALS

He caught that!? Michael Wilson continues to make impact with circus catch vs. Falcons

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson made the most of his first target in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Tyler Drake BY TYLER DRAKE
Dec 21, 2025, 3:52 PM Updated: Dec 22, 2025, 12:18 pm
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GLENDALE — Marvin Harrison Jr.’s return to action in the Arizona Cardinals’ 26-19 loss to the Atlanta Falcons didn’t stop receiver Michael Wilson from making an early impact.

And what a way he did it.

Looking to go up two scores early on in the first quarter, quarterback Jacoby Brissett went Wilson’s way deep down the sideline for the wideout’s first target of the afternoon.

Wilson did the rest.

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Despite the ball bouncing off Wilson and his defender, the wide receiver somehow managed to come down with football in his hands — much to the amazement of just about everyone at State Farm Stadium.

Not even the referees could believe it, with the initial ruling as an incomplete pass.

The ruling wouldn’t last for long though, with head coach Jonathan Gannon letting the red challenge flag fly before the call was reversed.

Touchdown, Cardinals.

Wilson continues to lead the way for Arizona’s wide receivers room as Harrison works his way back from a heel injury that sidelined him the past two games.

Heading into the tilt, Wilson had already set career marks in catches (66) and yards (766).

His score on Sunday marked his fifth of the season, which is yet another career best for the three-year pro.

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Most of those numbers have come with Harrison sidelined by appendicitis and the heel issue.

Wilson’s touchdown snag marked the lone TD for the Cardinals in the loss, with Arizona settling for four field goals on six attempts across the afternoon.

The wide receiver added only one more catch on three targets, totaling 52 yards on the day.

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Tyler Drake
Tyler Drake Cardinals reporter and ArizonaSports.com editor

Born and raised in Kelseyville, California, I spent most of my summers growing up in Arizona. There were a lot of trips to Globe and the East Valley. Once out of high school, I attended the University of Arizona with a major in natural resources… Read more

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La Verdad 7 months ago

Wilson just stood there and watched the Atlanta defender intercept Brissette's pass. So much for being labeled a "stud" in some circles. He. Just. Stood. And. Watched. (Had he played through on the ball, more probably than not, there would have been an incomplete pass).

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Dubya C 7 months ago

Indeed.

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CHUG CHUG 7 months ago

Wilsons a stud...but what about our no 4 draft pick finally actually playing, and actually dropping a potential TD pass that went right through his hands? Its OK.... we definitely need to Card this game up for the loss.

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