NFL power rankings: Arizona Cardinals move up despite third straight loss
Despite blowing a 14-3 lead and losing to the Giants 36-24, the Cardinals moved up three spots in new power rankings.
The Arizona Cardinals suffered a third consecutive loss on Sunday, falling 36-24 to the New York Giants, following a 14-3 deficit. Despite the three-game losing streak, characterized by allowing over 30 points in each game, the Cardinals climbed three spots in the latest NFL power rankings from USA TODAY's Nate Davis. The team now stands at No. 25.
S Budda Baker leads the squad with 1½ sacks, reflecting the struggles of one of the league's worst defenses. The defense has been problematic, having conceded over 30 points in nine of the last 13 games, a trend that persisted even during the previous season's nine-game losing streak. However, defensively, the Cardinals managed two interceptions and sacked Jameis Winston four times.
Nevertheless, Winston managed to throw three touchdown passes. The Cardinals face off against the 2-2 Detroit Lions in Week 5, who currently rank 15th after slipping five spots. Further insights into the Cardinals and NFL come from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others through the Rise Up, See Red podcast.
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