{
  "id": 14208170,
  "title": "Arizona Cardinals not making coaching, play-calling changes after loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/arizona-cardinals-not-making-coaching-play-calling-changes-after-loss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:31:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arizona-cardinals-not-making-coaching-133113717.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arizona Cardinals suffered a 45-21 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, extending their losing streak to four games. This marked the fourth consecutive defeat since Week 1, as they have consistently allowed over 30 points in all four games. Defensively, the Cardinals have struggled, conceding 31 unanswered points to the Lions. Defensive coordinator Nick Rallis has been the constant, and head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed no adjustments will be made to the coaching or play-calling strategies. LaFleur attributed his focus to rectifying the issues himself and addressing the team and coaches. Fans are understandably frustrated, as the previous defense was weak last year, leading to Rallis's retention despite better options. The team made no significant offseason moves, and despite a positive Week 1 result against the LA Chargers, the Chargers have since fallen to 0-5, with the Cardinals' defense looking less impressive. The Cardinals could consider altering the play-calling duties or firing Rallis, but both options present challenges and risks. With no bye week until week 14, the season appears lost, and the current approach seems ineffective.",
  "summary": "Mike LaFleur won't be changing things up after the Cardinals' embarrassing loss to the Lions.",
  "key_points": [
    "Arizona Cardinals lose 45-21 to Detroit Lions, extending 4-game losing streak",
    "Defensive coordinator Nick Rallis retains coaching duties, no changes planned",
    "Head coach Mike LaFleur focuses on addressing team issues internally"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}