Arians fuels late rally as Cardinals topple Browns in tough road game
Bruce Arians, former Cardinals coach, inspired his 2001-03 team to 24 unanswered second half points against Cleveland. Carson Palmer connected on four 20 plus yard completions and Arizona’s defense pressured Josh McCown, flipping momentum after a rough first half. Browns face a tough stretch with two division games before a bye week.
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Browns fall short as Cardinals surge in second half
Josh McCown shows grit amid a failing run game and shaky protection as Cleveland gains 39 rushing yards. Carson Palmer remains effective for Arizona while four Browns turnovers keep the game close. K'Waun Williams and Armonty Bryant force fumbles, but Rashad Johnson and Patrick Peterson help Arizona pull away after halftime.
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Browns trade talk swirls around Joe Thomas and Alex Mack
Browns veterans Joe Thomas and Alex Mack were the subject of trade rumors ahead of the deadline as NFL Network reported potential discussions. Mack declined to discuss free agency while Thomas expressed desire to finish his career in Cleveland amid a 2-6 start. Coach Pettine dismissed the speculation as distraction.
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Cardinals Rally to Take Season Opener Over Browns
In a shootout style game the Cardinals beat the Browns 34 to 20 after a strong fourth quarter. Palmer passed for 374 yards with three touchdowns to Fitzgerald Floyd and Niklas. Hartline and Barnidge combined for two Cleveland touchdowns.
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