Arizona Cardinals issue statement after victory over Chicago Bears

GLENDALE — The Arizona Cardinals are now 5-4 and winners of their last three games after beating the Chicago Bears 29-9 in Week 9.

The Cardinals consistently put pressure on Chicago’s offense, recording six sacks on the day.

On offense, Arizona hit the rocks this afternoon and chewed the clock, rushing for 213 yards.

This is how the action ended.

After Arizona’s offense went three-and-out, the Bears moved down the field threatening to draw first blood before a sack on Caleb Williams (half by Xavier Thomas/LJ Collier) pushed the Bears out of bounds zone coverage, ensuring both players had work to do in Arizona’s offense. at their openings.

After another punt change, the Cardinals found themselves in Chicago territory to start their third drive thanks to a 27-yard punt return to put Arizona at the CHI 41.

Shortly after, the Cardinals came out first and scored, using a little trick up their sleeve by handing off the ball to Trey McBride late in the run to open the scoring.

AZ 7, CHI 0

It didn’t take long for the Bears to respond as Williams found a wide open Rome Odunze for a 44-yard gain that appeared to be fouled and put Chicago in scoring position.

Arizona’s defense held strong and forced Cairo Santos to punt from 29 yards early in the second quarter, which was good.

AZ 7, CHI 3

Arizona thought they connected with Marvin Harrison Jr. for a big gain in center field, although Harrison managed to knock the ball out of control before Chicago recovered near center field.

On their next drive, the Bears again failed to make a field goal, leaving them trailing by just one point.

AZ 7, CHI 6

The Cardinals responded with a long 12-play drive that ended with Trey Benson’s touchdown, the first of his young career. Arizona initially kicked for a field goal, but a penalty (touching the long snapper while kicking) gave the Cardinals another series of downs.

AZ 14, CHI 6

With 30 seconds remaining, the Bears were able to add Santos’ third try – this time from 53 yards – to again put Chicago points.

AZ 14, CHI 9

Just trying to make something out of nothing, the Cardinals broke past center field with 12 seconds left. Hoping to get within field goal range, Arizona handed off to Emari Demercado, who did much more than that, throwing for a 53-yard touchdown with just seconds left in the first half.

AZ 21, CHI 9

After Chicago forced a three-and-out on its first drive of the second half, the Cardinals marched down the field on a 13-play, 69-yard drive that ended with a 29-yard field goal by Chad Ryland.

AZ 24, CHI 9

The Bears saw Williams sacked for the fifth time of the day during their fourth and long attempt to stay in the game to start the fourth quarter as Arizona took over at the CHI 40.

Just a few plays later, Ryland kicked a 55-yard field goal to end the game with three possessions.

AZ 27, CHI 9

Backed by Chicago, a scoring block in the end zone resulted in a Cardinals safety, giving Arizona two more points and the ball back with just under eight minutes left in the game.

AZ 29, CHI 9

Both sides traded losses until the final whistle.

The Cardinals will host the New York Jets in Week 10.