Chase Edmonds gets Cardinals RBs going with explosive TD run vs. Jets

Oct 11, 2020, 10:44 AM | Updated: 11:40 am

ArizonaSports.com lead editor

The productiveness of the Arizona Cardinals’ rushing attack was skewed by quarterback Kyler Murray’s ground success in the first four games of the year.

Chase Edmonds had a single 20-yard run in the season opener. Kenyan Drake hadn’t gained more than 16 yards on a single carry.

Arizona came out Sunday against the New York Jets putting the emphasis on getting its running backs going, and it paid off on the second series of the game when Edmonds busted loose for a 29-yard touchdown.

Chase Edmonds breaks free to get the Cardinals (-7) on the board first 🐦

They are the biggest public side in the NFL today.pic.twitter.com/kLN5viPBIQ

— The Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) October 11, 2020

The longest rush by a running back in the first four-plus games of the season put the Cardinals ahead, 7-0.

It capped a strong drive for Arizona after it had traded three-and-outs with New York to start the Week 5 game at MetLife Stadium.

The Cardinals found a rhythm behind their running game, something that head coach Kliff Kingsbury had been looking for after consecutive losses to the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers.

En route to Edmonds’ run, Murray had a pair of completions to Christian Kirk and a quarterback sneak for 16 yards. And midway through the Cardinals’ third series, the quarterback had connected in the passing game with Kirk, Edmonds, Larry Fitzgerald, DeAndre Hopkins, Andy Isabella and tight end Darrell Daniels.

All after the Cardinals put an emphasis on getting the ground attack in gear.

Follow @kzimmermanaz

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs in a touchdown against New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs in a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45) and his defensive teammates celebrate after sacking New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers, top, sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (41) dives over New York Jets cornerback Pierre Desir (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45) celebrates with middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) after sacking New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (20) breaks up a pass to Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Trent Sherfield (16) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco, center, passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds celebrate after running in a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Comments

Comment guidelines: No name-calling, personal attacks, profanity, or insults. Please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate comments by reporting abuse.