Chase Edmonds chuckled and then demurred when asked if a second stellar performance in as many years at MetLife Stadium meant he was now part-owner of the joint.
If the backup running back keeps playing like this, he's at least going to grab more stake of the Cardinals' offensive touches.
"I wouldn't say (I) own a piece of MetLife," Edmonds said, "but it definitely feels good to come back here."
Edmonds had three carries for 36 yards, including a 29-yard touchdown, and five catches for 56 yards in Sunday's 30-10 win over the Jets. The last time Edmonds was in the stadium, he carried the ball 27 times for 126 yards and three scores in a 2019 win over the Giants.
Edmonds played down the road at Fordham University in the Bronx, and even though he dominated at that level, there were questions about the production translating from a small school. Each week the third-year back seems to answer that more definitively, as it's become impossible to ignore the production.
"He's a dynamic player," coach Kliff Kingsbury said. "Great in the passing game. He can run it. Fun to watch."
Edmonds is still second the depth chart at running back to Kenyan Drake, who had 18 carries for 60 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. However, Kingsbury wants to keep getting Edmonds involved.
"He's got real juice, and we've got to continue to find ways to get him the ball," Kingsbury said. "There are a lot of playmakers, and he's one that can make things happen."
Edmonds put the Cardinals ahead with his rushing score in the first quarter, then had a crucial 30-yard catch-and-run to set up a Zane Gonzalez field goal before the half.
He and Drake were used in tandem at times, with Edmonds often splitting out into the slot. Quarterback Kyler Murray is also a threat to run the ball, which makes it tough on defenders.
"We can kind of hit you from anywhere," Edmonds said. "You have some teams where the running game is just one guy or maybe two guys. We kind of have a three-headed monster."
BIG PLAY NUK
DeAndre Hopkins had an elite first four games of the season, but for those who like to quibble, his yards per catch sat at 10.2, which was on pace for a career-low.
Against the Jets, Hopkins averaged 21.8 yards per catch – six receptions for 131 yards and a score – including 45- and 37-yard bombs in the fourth quarter.
Hopkins said he told Murray that any time the Cardinals got a single-high safety look, it would behoove the young quarterback to throw it his way down the sideline.
"Today and other games show, I'm not just a possession receiver," Hopkins said. "I'm a downfield threat."
ANOTHER BIG FOURTH-DOWN CONVERSION
The Jets really only threatened once in the contest, when they pulled to within 17-10 in the third quarter on a touchdown from Joe Flacco to Jamison Crowder. The Cardinals answered back with a touchdown on their next drive, which was spurred by a fourth-and-1 conversion from their 39.
Murray found tight end Darrell Daniels for an easy 31-yard gain as the defense was sucked in by play-action. Kingsbury said tight ends coach Steve Heiden brought the call to his attention during the week of practice.
"It was a beautiful play design by him and it worked out," Kingsbury said.
SWEEZY, PUGH SUFFER INJURIES
Starting guards J.R. Sweezy and Justin Pugh were both injured in the contest. Sweezy left the game with an elbow issue and Pugh was also being looked at by trainers on the sideline during the second half.
Rookie defensive lineman Rashard Lawrence left the game with a calf injury and did not return.
Kingsbury said he is waiting for word from the training staff about the severity of Sweezy's injury, while Lawrence "got rolled up on that ankle a bit. I think he'll be fine."
Images from the Week 5 matchup against New York.
CB Dre Kirkpatrick
Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) celebrates his rushing touchdown.
RB Chase Edmonds after his touchdown run.
A special teams tackle.
RB Chase Edmonds
Christian Kirk returns a punt.
QB Kyler Murray
LB De'Vondre Campbell
RB Chase Edmonds
WR Christian Kirk catches a pass.
QB Kyler Murray
CB Patrick Peterson before the game.
Jets QB Joe Flacco
QB Kyler Murray
S Deionte Thompson tackles Jets RB Le'Veon Bell.
CB Patrick Peterson
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs the ball against New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole (34) during the first half.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray
New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) blocks a pass from Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the first half
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) breaks away from New York Jets safety Matthias Farley (41) on the run
New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco, left, passes through traffic during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) misses a touchdown pass against New York Jets linebacker Neville Hewitt (46)
New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) watches a pass to Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella (17) during the first half
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) hands off the ball to running back Kenyan Drake (41)
New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (5) runs the ball under pressure from Arizona Cardinals defensive end Zach Allen (94) during the first half
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) speaks with head coach Kliff Kingsbury, right, on the sidelines
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds, right, runs in for a touchdown during the first half
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs in a touchdown against New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20)
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45) reacts after sacking New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (5)
New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (5) dives for yardage while under pressure from Arizona Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy (33) during the first half
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) rushes against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) kicks an extra point during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins runs a play during the second half
New York Jets inside linebacker Avery Williamson (54) returns an interception off of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs the ball against New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole (34)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) with the words "End Racism" seen on his helmet against the New York Jets during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Jets running back La'Mical Perine (22) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Tanner Vallejo (51) during the first half
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) runs a play against New York Jets cornerback Lamar Jackson (38) during the first half
New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (5) is sacked by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45)
Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, center, works the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Arizona Cardinals safety Charles Washington (28) tackles New York Jets running back La'Mical Perine (22)
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) chases after New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (5)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) reaches for extra yards on a run against Pierre Desir (35) during the second half
Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (32) sets up for a play
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) runs a route on a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford.
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) runs the ball against New York Jets linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) during the first half
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald walks the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J.
New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken (9) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (29) runs the ball against New York Jets linebacker Neville Hewitt (46) during the first half
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45) reacts with his teammates after sacking New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is tackled by New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) during the second half
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (20) breaks up a pass to Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Trent Sherfield (16)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford.
New York Jets running back La'Mical Perine (22) runs the ball against Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons (48)
New York Jets cornerback Lamar Jackson (38) dives for a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (32)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) meet on the field during the second half
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) is tackled by New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) during the second half
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) runs the ball during the second half
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) in action past New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole (34)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Darrell Daniels runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a one handed catch in front of New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20)
New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates after a touchdown against the New York Jets
