The Arizona Cardinals blew a golden opportunity to get back to .500 on the season, falling to the New York Giants 36-24 on the road. The “Jameis Winston experience” might have included two picks for the Cardinals, but it ultimately went in the Giants’ favor, with Winston racking up 250 yards and three touchdowns to seal the win. For their efforts, or lack thereof, CBS Sports’ John Breech slapped the Cardinals with a “C” grade. Ouch.
Jacoby Brissett’s Eleven-Year Nightmare Ends With a Pick-Six
This game was an absolute meltdown for Jacoby Brissett, plain and simple. We’re talking three interceptions, a career first in his 11 seasons in the league. Think about that, eleven years, and *this* is the game where he throws three picks. The absolute gut punch? Brissett had a chance for redemption, marching the Cardinals all the way to New York’s 4-yard line on the final play, only to throw a pick-six. You cannot make this stuff up. That’s a backbreaker, a total season-deflater, and it tells you exactly why they couldn’t get that “W” and hit .500.
The Defense Is Still Getting Shredded, And It’s Getting Ugly
Look, the offense was a mess, but the defense is just as much of a problem. The Cardinals have now given up at least 30 points in three straight games. Three straight! That hasn’t happened since 2019, folks. If you were wondering how bad things are going for Arizona, there’s your answer. You can’t win in this league consistently if your defense is letting opponents put up thirty-plus points week after week. Jameis Winston threw for 250 yards and three TDs against them, even with two picks. It’s just not good enough.
What’s Next for Arizona After This “C” Performance
Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur says he won’t let this Sunday’s loss sting for too long, which is the right mentality, I guess. But you have to wonder how long they can keep this up before things really start to get out of hand. Losing a shot at .500 this way, with your veteran QB throwing away the game and the defense letting everyone score, that’s rough. We also saw some other NFL news ripple through: Lamar Jackson left the stadium in a boot after beating the Titans, and the Chargers lost two starters to injuries during their own loss. It’s a brutal league, and the Cardinals are definitely feeling the pain right now. They need to figure out their defensive woes and Jacoby Brissett’s turnover problem, and they need to do it fast.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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