Kyler Murray Uncertain to Play for Cardinals vs. Rams After Suffering Leg Injury

The Arizona Cardinals need a win in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Rams to secure a postseason berth. Whether they'll have star quarterback Kyler Murray in that crucial road contest remains to be seen. 

Head coach Kliff Kingsbury told reporters on Monday that Murray suffered a "lower leg injury" in Saturday's 20-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and his status for Sunday's game is uncertain.

"We'll see how he feels this week," Kingsbury added. "I'm hopeful that he can be in position to play and do what he does."

The 23-year-old has been solid for the Cardinals in his second season, throwing for 3,844 yards, 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while completing 67.1 percent of his passes. He's also rushed for 816 yards and another 11 scores. 

The Cardinals will clinch a playoff berth with either a win at the Rams or a tie in that game and a Chicago Bears loss. The Bears host the Green Bay Packers, who will be playing for a first-round bye and the top seed in the NFC. Chicago can clinch a playoff berth with either a win, a Cardinals loss, or a tie along with a Cardinals tie. Finally, the Rams will clinch a playoff berth with a win, a tie or either a Bears loss or tie.

If Murray can't play, rookie Chris Streveler—who has never thrown an NFL pass—would get the start.

Another possibility is Murray playing more stationary in the pocket if his mobility is limited. 

"I think if that's how he's got to play, if he's got to adjust his style, he can definitely play from the pocket and try to lead us in that way," Kingsbury told reporters.

The Rams will have question marks of their own at quarterback, with Jared Goff dealing with a "broken and dislocated thumb," per the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Per that report, the quarterback "can put off surgery to repair it until after the season, source said. Goff has more tests today, but he is adamant about attempting to play through it. How his thumb responds this week will determine his status."

If Goff can't play, the Rams would turn to John Wolford. Just what the fans of both teams would have envisioned: a potential matchup between Streveler and Wolford with a playoff berth on the line.