The Arizona Cardinals made a game-winning field goal as time expired to beat the Los Angeles Chargers, and a controversial unnecessary roughness penalty helped them to the 17–15 victory.

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker buried his fifth field goal of the night in Glendale, Arizona, putting his team up 15-14 with less than two minutes to play. But it was more than enough time for Kyler Murray and the Cardinals’ offense to get on the field and at least attempt a field goal of their own to get to 3-4 on the year.

That’s exactly what happened, as Chad Ryland split the uprights with his 32-yard attempt, pushing the Chargers to 3-3 on the year after their bye week.

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) scrambles out of the backfield against the Los Angeles Chargers at State Farm Stadium. (PROPOSE)

However, a key call was made by officials on second-and-10 from Arizona’s 30-yard line, as a pass from Murray to rookie first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr. went incomplete and two Chargers defenders hit him just as he dropped it. .

After the game, however, a yellow flag was spotted on the field and Cam Hart was called for unnecessary roughness after what officials determined was a blow to the head from a defenseless receiver in Harrison. It’s something the league has cracked down on and the call was made accordingly.

It was a huge momentum shift, as the Cardinals, instead of facing third-and-10 in their own territory, were now close to midfield.

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On replay of the video, Hart’s helmet appeared to make contact with Harrison’s, although it was not a clear helmet-to-helmet situation in real time. Hart also appears to be turning his back, as he is well aware that helmet-first hits are not allowed in the league.

However, NFL fans on social media were outraged by the call.

“When did the NFL get so soft! SOFTEST unnecessary roughness I have ever seen!” wrote an X user.

Another added: “Chargers were on the wrong side but man. Now this is what unnecessary rudeness is?”

Regardless, the Cardinals made good use of their new field position, as running back James Conner caught a pass from Murray and carried it 33 yards to the Los Angeles 22-yard line on the next play, setting his team up perfectly for the field goal. .

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) delivers a stiff arm to Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (2) during the second half at State Farm Stadium. (Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images)

The Cardinals turned back the clock until it was time for Ryland to seal the victory.

While this call will be talked about Tuesday morning, the Chargers had other miscues in this game, including right out of the gate after a Conner interception on the first drive was stripped and eventually Arizona escaped by simply kicking the ball away.

Then, on the Chargers’ first offensive drive of the game, Justin Herbert found Jalen Raegor down the left sideline for a 41-yard strike that appeared destined for a touchdown, but he fumbled the ball and it was recovered by the Cardinals. in the end zone, resulting in a touchback.

Despite Herbert throwing for 349 yards, a season high for him, the Chargers simply couldn’t get into the end zone as Dicker was needed more often than head coach Jim Harbaugh wanted.

Meanwhile, Murray found Greg Dortch for the game’s first touchdown in the second quarter, putting the Cardinals up 7-6 at halftime. Then, in the fourth quarter, Murray scampered for a 44-yard rushing score, making it a 14-9 game.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn images)

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Murray finished with 64 yards on the ground and 145 through the air, while Conner delivered 101 rushing yards and 51 receiving yards on just two catches for Arizona. Tight end Trey McBride also had 51 yards receiving on five catches.

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