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Unsung pass catchers show up in the 2nd half for the Arizona Cardinals


Unsung pass catchers show up in the 2nd half for the Arizona Cardinals

In the second half, the Arizona Cardinals, with Clayton Tune at quarterback, weren’t exactly a killer line of pass receivers. However, Tune completed 15 passes to eight receivers in the final two quarters and was especially productive on third down.

Who were these guys or can you name the song?

Wide receiver Dan Chisena (5-67), running back Tony Jones Jr. (3-24 with a 10-yard touchdown), wide receiver Andre Baccellia (2-27) and five with a catch: tight end Blake Whiteheart (18 yards), wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer (13), wide receiver Xavier Weaver (9), tight end Travis Vokolek (8) and tight end Bernhard Seikovits (1).

In the first half, the Cardinals were 1 of 6 on third down attempts. In the final two quarters, their record improved to 5 of 8, including 3 of 3 on two touchdown drives.

On the first attempt, Whiteheart threw an 18-yard run to the New Orleans 30-yard line, and four plays later, running back Michael Carter scored an 11-yard touchdown.

The final attempt was a 12-yard pass to Jones on the first set of possession attempts on third-and-10 from the Cardinals’ 24-yard line. Later in the drive, another third-and-10 resulted in a 27-yard pass to Chisena. He had three successful third downs for 46 yards in the second half.

The three plays that did not result in a third down were the 13-yard run to Palmer on third-and-15, a 7-yard run by Tune on third-and-10 and an incomplete pass on third-and-8.

Tune said: “I was really pleased with how the guys performed. They made some really great plays on some crucial third downs. Really pleased with their performance.”

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