The Arizona Cardinals offense was supposed to be better, but right now, it’s flat-out one of the least enjoyable teams to watch in the entire NFL. This squad is scoring a *little* more, sure, but their passing game is the least explosive in the league, and their run game? Yeah, that’s also the least explosive.
This Offense Is Going Nowhere Fast
Seriously, this isn’t just a vibe, it’s cold, hard stats. Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett is averaging the lowest yards per attempt in the NFL, clocking in at a brutal 5.37 yards. And his average depth of target is the third lowest in the league at just 6.25. When your QB is throwing that shallow and that short, it’s no shocker that you’re not moving the chains. The Buffalo Bills might be crushing it with the #1 rush and #1 pass explosive play rates, but the Cardinals are sitting dead last at #32 for *both* rush and pass explosive play rates. It’s like watching paint dry, except the paint is actively getting less dry.
Where’s the Plan, Coach LaFleur?
You gotta wonder what Head Coach Mike LaFleur is trying to do out there. What was the plan when they invested in guys like Jeremiyah Love and Isaac Seumalo, and even brought in Jacoby Brissett, only for the offense to play this “death by 1000 cuts” style? They’re getting the lowest yards per attempt, the third lowest average depth of target, and they’re creating the least amount of yards after catch. Guys need a chance to make plays *after* they get the ball, you know? Our Seahawks, for example, are pulling in 6.21 yards after catch per completion. That’s solid, giving guys like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rashid Shaheed room to cook. But the Cardinals? They’re just not getting it done, period.
This offense just isn’t doing much well, full stop. But hey, there’s always a chance for things to change, right? This week, they’re set to face the Detroit Lions, who apparently have the worst passing defense in the entire NFL. If the Cardinals can’t find some life against *that*, then what *can* they do? We’ll be watching to see if they can finally get some kind of spark, for better or worse.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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