Cardinals QB Kyler Murray tosses 1st career touchdown pass

Sep 8, 2019, 4:43 PM | Updated: 9:06 pm

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws during the second half of an NFL football game as Detroit Lions outside linebacker Christian Jones looks on, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

(AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

BY TYLER DRAKE

Cardinals reporter, ArizonaSports.com editor

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Kyler Murray found pay dirt late against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Sitting in Detroit territory, Arizona finally struck gold, as Murray connected with running back David Johnson for the 27-yard score in the fourth quarter, his first of his NFL career.

After the QB started 9-of-26, Murray turned it on in the fourth quarter, connecting on 10 of his last 12 passes.

Looking much more comfortable behind the line of scrimmage, Murray and the Cardinals drove 70 yards on seven plays.

It was a welcome sight in a game that saw the Cardinals struggle offensively throughout.

At halftime, the team had just 58 yards of total offense, with Murray sitting at 41 yards passing, while looking out of sorts on the gridiron.

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury talks with his players during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver KeeSean Johnson (19) runs against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Detroit Lions cornerback Rashaan Melvin, rear, tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver KeeSean Johnson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) pulls in a touchdown pass as Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) makes a catch as Arizona Cardinals defensive back Chris Jones (25) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) makes a catch as Detroit Lions cornerback Rashaan Melvin defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals fans cheer on Larry Fitzgerald during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a catch against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Detroit Lions cornerback Rashaan Melvin tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Trent Sherfield, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with wide receiver Danny Amendola, center and wide receiver Kenny Golladay, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) hands off to running back David Johnson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) kicks a field goal against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) scrambles against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury talks with Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) takes the field prior an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks to pass again the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is sacked by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Devon Kennard (42) as offensive guard J.R. Sweezy (64) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91), outside linebacker Devon Kennard (42) and outside linebacker Christian Jones (52) celebrate a sack again the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Damiere Byrd is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive back Quandre Diggs, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) pulls in a touchdown catch as Arizona Cardinals free safety D.J. Swearinger (36) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Moore (49) lines up against Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy (33) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) kicks a field goal as punter Sam Martin (6) holds during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker. right, celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals with teammate defensive back Tavon Wilson (32) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) pulls in a touchdown catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches his team prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

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