The Arizona Cardinals were not expected to have a playoff bound team in 2024. That doesn't mean there aren't things to be excited about with a healthy Kyler Murray under center and explosive rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. out wide.
Arizona nearly pulled off a Week 1 upset against the Buffalo Bills, but Harrison's debut was quiet. He finished with just three targets and one reception for four yards. Nobody was overreacting and saying that he was a bust, but when he voiced his concerns after the game, it didn't seem like he and Murray were on the same page.
Murray, the quarterback in the offense, said it wasn't his job to feed targets to Harrison. It was a head-scratching comment, but it did generate more intrigue for Arizona's Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Let's take a look at how Harrison did against Los Angeles.
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s stats today vs. Rams
| Stat | Total |
| Targets | 8 |
| Receptions | 4 |
| Yards | 130 |
| Touchdowns | 2 |
Harrison scored both touchdowns in the first quarter and picked up more yards in the second quarter. He couldn't come down with either target he got in the third quarter and heads into the fourth still with 130 yards and two scores.
Harrison wasn't targeted in the fourth quarter as Arizona began resting its starters. The rookie ends with an amazing first quarter and a big play in the second before a quiet afternoon the rest of the way.
Marvin Harrison Jr. highlights vs. Rams
Harrison brought in his first career touchdown early in the first quarter.
Marvin Harrison Jr.’s first NFL TD. pic.twitter.com/SMcWzOdzJ5
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 15, 2024
As quickly as the Ohio State product scored his first career TD, he didn't wait long to add another. Harrison Jr. came down with a 60-yard touchdown on Arizona's next drive.
And somehow the second is even better. pic.twitter.com/AYuXuJVM5q https://t.co/8DEFQ7q0aI
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 15, 2024
Murray underthrew Harrison, as this play could have been his third touchdown of the day if he was hit in stride and was able to outrun the safety.
Marvin Harrison Jr has 4 catches, 131 yards, 29.1 fantasy points — IT’S THE FIRST QUARTER.
— Fantasy Life (@MBFantasyLife) September 15, 2024
You gotta be kidding me is right. 🔥🔥🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/Qeg5NyFVdK
