Jimmy Garoppolo couldn't have a tougher assignment in his first NFL start. While Tom Brady is suspended, the third-year quarterback faces the Arizona Cardinals, one of the Super Bowl favorites, a team owning a strong defense.
At Arizona.
In prime time.
''There's so much going on right now,'' Garoppolo said. ''Mentally, I'm straight Arizona, but it is a phenomenal opportunity. This is why you play the game. You play to be in the game and play; you don't want to be the backup. The opportunity is here. I've just got to go take advantage of it.''
That opportunity is thanks to the ''Deflategate'' saga that finally has played out. Brady is gone for four weeks, and Jimmy G is the guy.
''I think that just comes with being a quarterback,'' said of taking ownership of the position - for now.
''Naturally, that kind of happens on its own. But yeah, you want to go in there and let the guys know that you're here to work and here to do your job the right way.''
Arizona is quite the challenge, with perhaps the most talented roster in the NFL. And back from injury is All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu, who adds spark and gumption to the defense.
How did coach Bruce Arians know the Honey Badger was ready after the safety missed the preseason?
''It's about two interceptions every day,'' Arians said. ''He flies around and makes every check and has the energy and passion that he always has.''
Also Sunday, it's Green Bay at Jacksonville, the New York Giants at Dallas, Minnesota at Tennessee, Miami at Seattle, San Diego at Kansas City, Oakland at New Orleans, Cincinnati at the New York Jets, Buffalo at Baltimore, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Chicago at Houston, Tampa Bay at Atlanta, and Detroit at Indianapolis. Read more...
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At Arizona.
In prime time.
''There's so much going on right now,'' Garoppolo said. ''Mentally, I'm straight Arizona, but it is a phenomenal opportunity. This is why you play the game. You play to be in the game and play; you don't want to be the backup. The opportunity is here. I've just got to go take advantage of it.''
That opportunity is thanks to the ''Deflategate'' saga that finally has played out. Brady is gone for four weeks, and Jimmy G is the guy.
''I think that just comes with being a quarterback,'' said of taking ownership of the position - for now.
''Naturally, that kind of happens on its own. But yeah, you want to go in there and let the guys know that you're here to work and here to do your job the right way.''
Arizona is quite the challenge, with perhaps the most talented roster in the NFL. And back from injury is All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu, who adds spark and gumption to the defense.
How did coach Bruce Arians know the Honey Badger was ready after the safety missed the preseason?
''It's about two interceptions every day,'' Arians said. ''He flies around and makes every check and has the energy and passion that he always has.''
Also Sunday, it's Green Bay at Jacksonville, the New York Giants at Dallas, Minnesota at Tennessee, Miami at Seattle, San Diego at Kansas City, Oakland at New Orleans, Cincinnati at the New York Jets, Buffalo at Baltimore, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Chicago at Houston, Tampa Bay at Atlanta, and Detroit at Indianapolis. Read more...
For NFL news, video highlights, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more only at feeltheaction.com
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