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Bolts and duds in the Cardinals' 17-15 win over the Chargers in Week 7

Bolts and duds in the Cardinals' 17-15 win over the Chargers in Week 7

Oct. 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals placekicker Chad Ryland (38) celebrates after scoring the game-winning field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Oct. 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals placekicker Chad Ryland (38) celebrates after scoring the game-winning field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the LA Chargers 17:15 on Monday night, continuing their season with ups and downs. They are now 3-4.

Some players stood out in the win.

Below we look at the cleats and also the players' blind performances.

Stud: RB James Conner

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Conner usually ends up here. He had 152 total offensive yards of the team's 326 total yards. He ran for 101 yards and had two balls for 51 yards. He also gave a speech to the team this week that was an inspiration.

Breeding stallion: K Chad Ryland

Ryland made the game-winning field goal at the end of the game, his second game-winning kick in three weeks. He replaced Matt Prater well. On Monday night, he made his only field goal attempt and both extra points.

Breeding stallion: P Blake Gillikin

November 26, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals punter Blake Gillikin (12) against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsNovember 26, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals punter Blake Gillikin (12) against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

November 26, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals punter Blake Gillikin (12) against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Gillikin had four punts and all were returned to the ground within 20 yards. His four punts, averaging 44.5 yards without a return, had the Chargers starting their drives from the 10-, 11-, 12- and one-yard lines.

Studs: The defensive line!

Oct. 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass under pressure from Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Dante Stills (55) during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesOct. 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass under pressure from Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Dante Stills (55) during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Oct. 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass under pressure from Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Dante Stills (55) during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The defensive line combined for eight tackles but had three sacks and five quarterback hits.

They held the Chargers to just 59 total rushing yards.

Breeding stallion: CB Garrett Williams

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 21: Ladd McConkey #15 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a pass reception against Garrett Williams #21 of the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 21, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 21: Ladd McConkey #15 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a pass reception against Garrett Williams #21 of the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 21, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 21: Ladd McConkey #15 of the Los Angeles Chargers makes a pass reception against Garrett Williams #21 of the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium on October 21, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Williams' stats included five tackles and a pass breakup, but his play in coverage was solid. He had the separation after one pass, but was also the reason for several incompletions or short gains.

Dud: QB Clayton Tune

Tune played three snaps, had three QB sneaks and failed on two of them. He failed consecutively on third and fourth downs and a yard on first down.

Dud: WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

Oct. 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) watches against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Joe Camporeale-Imagn ImagesOct. 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) watches against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Oct. 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) watches against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Harrison had another quiet game. He only had three receptions for 21 yards on six scores. He dropped a pass.

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