Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (hamstring) to sit down once more

TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals are anticipated to start out backup quarterback Colt McCoy on Monday evening in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico Metropolis, sources advised ESPN’s Adam Schefter, whereas starter Kyler Murray continues to rehabilitate his injured hamstring.

Murray was listed as questionable on Saturday’s harm report after being restricted in apply all through the week. He examined the hamstring initially of Friday’s apply by working the size of the sector. On Friday, coach Kliff Kingsbury mentioned Murray was “progressing” and had “come a good distance.”

Murray initially injured the hamstring in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8 after which aggravated it in Week 9 in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks earlier than lacking Arizona’s Week 10 recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams.

The harm may hold Murray out not less than one other recreation past Monday evening, a supply advised ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. It is attainable Murray’s return won’t come till after Arizona’s bye in Week 13, relying on how properly the hamstring heals.

McCoy began final week and led the Cardinals to a 27-17 win over the Rams with 238 yards and a landing on 26-of-37 passing.

Cardinals broad receiver DeAndre Hopkins is anticipated to play regardless of a hamstring harm of his personal, however fellow receiver Marquise Brown just isn’t anticipated to play, sources advised Schefter.

Brown’s 21-day apply window was activated on Wednesday. He was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 20 with a damaged foot.