Arizona Cardinals' offense has been feast or (mostly) famine
A look at some damning offensive numbers for the Cardinals through five games.
The Arizona Cardinals' offense has been characterized by extreme highs and lows since the start of the 2025 NFL season. Defensive lineman Tyoka Jackson recalled a lesson from former coach Joe Paterno, who emphasized that success can feel more impressive than reality and failure less dire. The Cardinals' recent performance reflects this sentiment, with a 1-13 record in the last 14 games.
Week 5 against the Detroit Lions exemplified this dichotomy, with the offense gaining 223 yards and scoring three touchdowns on three drives, but then struggling in the remaining nine possessions, gaining only 104 yards and committing five turnovers. Tight end Trey McBride articulated the frustration, noting that the offense either performs spectacularly or struggles mightily, with no middle ground.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need to lock in and stay on the field, one play at a time. The challenge for the Cardinals is to find a way to sustain drives, run the ball effectively, and capitalize on their first downs, as head coach Mike LaFleur acknowledged the need for improvement in these areas.
The team's run game, which showed great promise early in the season, has faltered in recent weeks, further exacerbating the offensive inconsistency.
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