Police in Las Vegas stated Monday they’re investigating allegations {that a} fan within the stands struck Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray amid celebrations of Arizona’s 29-23 extra time victory over the Raiders.
Murray was high-fiving front-row spectators at Allegiant Stadium following Byron Murphy Jr’s game-ending fumble return on Sunday when a person appeared to succeed in out and smack Murray within the face with an open hand. Video confirmed Murray gave the impression to be surprised fairly than injured. He then tried to determine the attacker within the principally glad crowd.
A Las Vegas police spokesman, confirmed {that a} battery criticism was made on the stadium. The report was not instantly accessible. The spokesman didn’t title Murray because the reporting particular person, however confirmed the allegation was that “a spectator on the stadium struck an expert soccer participant.”
Murray had an impressive sport, main the Cardinals to 2 touchdowns and two two-point conversions within the fourth quarter to power extra time.
The victory was Arizona’s first since Murray agreed to a $230.5m, five-year contract extension. He was the No 1 total decide within the 2019 draft after successful the Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma in 2018.
