Kyler Murray criticized after Marvin Harrison Jr shines with Jacoby Brissett

Marvin Harrison Jr. showed Monday night why he was the fourth overall pick in last year’s draft.

The second-year receiver for the Arizona Cardinals set a career high with seven receptions, including a touchdown. His 96 receiving yards were the fourth most receiving yards in 25 career games.

The problem, however, is that this performance came from backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, since Kyler Murray hasn’t played since October 5.

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The Cardinals rolled to a 27-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys with help from Harrison, and social media wasn’t very kind to Murray throughout the night.

Harrison was widely considered the best receiver in a stacked class that included Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze, but those two have since surpassed Harrison in many rankings.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half at AT&T Stadium. (Jérôme Miron/Imagn Images)

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It’s worth noting that Harrison struggled in his first two games with Brissett, catching just four passes for 90 yards. But it appears the Cardinals have unlocked something with star tight end Trey McBride.

McBride has four touchdowns in Brissett’s three games started, compared to just two in his previous 21 with Murray starting.

The Cardinals have said Murray will remain the starter if and when he returns this season. However, Brissett was more than adequate.

Jacoby Brissett of the Arizona Cardinals at the line of scrimmage against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 3, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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In his three starts, Brissett totaled 860 yards with a 65.8 completion percentage, with six touchdowns and just one interception.