Cards' Harrison struggles before TD keys big 4th

"Despite Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. struggling through the first three quarters against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, quarterback Kyler Murray didn't shy away from continuing to throw his way. The result was nearly a comeback win on national TV. Harrison caught all four of his targets in the fourth quarter for 42 yards and a touchdown, helping Arizona tie the score late only to lose 23-20 on a walk-off field goal by Seattle as time expired. "He needs me, I need him," Murray said. "This is a team sport, four-quarter game, and I understand he's not coming out of the game. I don't want him to come out of the game. "So, we got to get this going. And that's really just what it is. Just conversations on the sideline, keeping his confidence up.""

"Through three quarters, which ended with the Cardinals down 17-6, Harrison had caught just two passes on six targets for 24 yards, was the target on both of Murray's interceptions, bobbling a pass before the second one. He also was part of another miscommunication on a route with Murray. Murray said he was sure the interceptions were lingering in Harrison's mind after the game because "I just think Marv expects so much from himself." "But I love the way that he fought back and continued to play hard and continued to make plays," Murray said. "Obviously, he's probably going to go home thinking about that s---. But at the end of the day, again, it's football. We all make mistakes. But he continued to battle. I'm excited.""

Kyler Murray persisted in targeting Marvin Harrison Jr. despite Harrison's early struggles and being involved in two interceptions and a miscommunication. Harrison had only two catches for 24 yards through three quarters as Arizona trailed 17-6. In the fourth quarter Harrison caught all four targets for 42 yards and a touchdown, helping Arizona tie the game before Seattle won 23-20 on a walk-off field goal. Murray emphasized keeping Harrison on the field, boosting his confidence and praising Harrison's fightback despite the mistakes and lingering frustration.

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