Cardinals Kyler Murray Throws Two TDs Beats Saints 20-13

Kyler Murray led the Arizona Cardinals to a narrow 20-13 victory over the New Orleans Saints in their season opener, throwing two touchdown passes and rushing for 38 yards. Murray completed 21 of 29 passes for 163 yards, including a critical 45-yard connection with Marvin Harrison Jr., who caught five passes for 71 yards and a touchdown. Both touchdown passes came in the red zone, one to Harrison and a shovel pass to running back James Conner. Despite being sacked five times, Murray's overall performance was sharp and showed improvement compared to the previous season, signaling a positive start to the Cardinals' passing game in 2025. The Saints, coached by rookie Kellen Moore, nearly rallied late in the game, with quarterback Spencer Rattler driving the team close to a tying score in the final minutes. However, the Cardinals' defense held firm, snapping the Saints' six-game season-opening winning streak.