Michael Wilson’s Wild TD Catch Caps Red-Hot Stretch for Cardinals WR
GLENDALE - If you’ve been paying attention to the Arizona Cardinals lately, then you already know: Michael Wilson is on fire. Over the past five weeks, the second-year wideout has been one of the most productive receivers in football, stacking up 44 receptions for 505 yards and three touchdowns. But even with that impressive run, what Wilson did in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons might be his true breakout moment - a play that’s already being talked about as one of the most jaw-dropping catches of the year.
Let’s set the scene: second quarter, Cardinals leading 3-0, Kyler Murray drops back and fires a 32-yard pass into tight coverage. What happened next was part skill, part luck, and all highlight-reel magic.
The ball initially looked like it hit the turf. Officials even ruled it incomplete.
But on the replay, it became clear that not only did Wilson somehow come down with it - the ball never touched the ground. Falcons rookie cornerback Cobee Bryant, trying to make a play on the ball, inadvertently kept it alive.
As he went to the ground, his leg slid under the football just enough to keep it from hitting the turf. That gave the ball just enough time to roll into Wilson’s legs while he was falling - and before anyone could react, Wilson had secured it for a touchdown.
It was a 32-yard score, one of the longest of the season for Arizona, and it showcased just how dialed in Wilson has been during this late-season surge. The play was chaotic, improbable, and flat-out electric - the kind of moment that reminds you why we love this game.
Wilson’s rise has been one of the brightest spots in what’s been a rebuilding year for the Cardinals. While some fans have been eyeing the 2026 NFL Draft and speculating about Arizona’s position in the order, Wilson and the Cardinals clearly aren’t interested in mailing it in. They’re playing to win, and Wilson’s performance is making it tough to ignore.
With his current pace, Wilson is closing in on a major career milestone in just his second season - and more importantly, he’s building chemistry with Murray that could pay serious dividends going forward. Arizona may still be a work in progress, but Wilson is looking more and more like a foundational piece for the future.
And if you needed a signature play to mark his arrival, that 32-yard circus catch against Atlanta just might be it.