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Week 2 Rewind: Conquering The Vikings
A look back at a wild victory over Minnesota in the Cardinals' home opener
By Zach Galia Sep 22, 2021
Photographs By Derrick Spencer

Now this is a story all about how,
Week 2 got flipped, turned upside down.
And I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there,
To tell you how Kyler Murray is changing the game on the ground and in the air.

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In Glendale, Arizona the Nest stands tall,
As the beautiful home of Cardinals football.
Chillin' out, maxin', relaxin' all cool.
The crew dressed up like it was the first day of school.

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The Vikes were in town and they were up to no good,
Trying to make some trouble in our neighborhood.
The entire squad was lit, and as fired up as can be,
To welcome back the entire Red Sea.

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The clock strikes one and the battle begins.
All eyes are locked in and focused on wins.
Ready for a fight and the Nest to ignite.
Fans back in the stands just felt so right.

The debate rages on about who's the best,
But there's only one guy who passes the test.
The ball takes flight and ends with a pop.
Have no fear, you can always count on D-Hop.

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You think it's all covered, then he presses the 'escape' button,
Running like Flash, with a juke, spin and cut in.
A zen-like, Jedi celebration after he scores,
But don't ask K1, he hasn't seen Star Wars.

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On another note, since we're talking about speed,
There's a new face that's taking the lead.
Rondale Moore hit the gas, I swore I heard a Roadrunner 'beep',
Wide open, 77 yards in a sweep.

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One second to go, 62 yards away,
One dude on the sideline waiting to save the day.
There's only one play and it's time to pick it.
Saw Prater standing there and said "We might as well kick it."

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Back and forth, up and down, the game would go.
No one could predict the end of this show.
This game had enough to make your head spin,
But one thing I'll say is, a win is a win.

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Another game and more insane numbers for K1.
Two and 0 in the standings with more work to be done.
If anything, I could say that what he's doing was rare,
But I thought "Nah, forget it. Defenses beware."

The ball was wide right, and the squad pulled it out,
Running from the sidelines with a scream and a shout.
I looked around the press box, it felt great to be there.
One of the wildest games I've been a part of, that I can swear.

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