The Arizona Cardinals are staring straight into the abyss after their Week 4 matchup against the New York Football Giants. Dropping to 1-3-0 after a 36-24 loss, this team is seriously at a crossroads. Remember how our Seattle Seahawks absolutely blew them out earlier in the season? Well, it looks like that was just a preview of the tough road ahead for them. With a schedule packed with exceptional teams coming up, a win was crucial, especially on the road, and they just couldn’t get it done.
Some Flashes of Life, But Not Enough
Honestly, you gotta give them credit for how they started. The opening drive was a thing of beauty, looking like they finally found something. Devin Duvernay ripped off the opening kickoff all the way to Arizona’s 42-yard line. Then, on third-and-10, Jacoby Brissett found Michael Wilson for a crucial 13 yards, pushing them into Giants territory. Jeremiyah Love then rumbled for runs of 16 and 9 yards, putting Arizona on New York’s 23. Just two plays later, Brissett threaded a dart to Marv Harrison in the back of the end zone for six points. Eight plays, 58 yards, 3:52 off the clock, and a perfect start.
Kicker Chad Ryland also had himself a day. The guy nailed a 60-yard field goal as time expired before halftime, showing off a serious leg. He was also perfect on PATs, going 3-for-3, and only four of his kickoffs were even returned. On defense, Garrett Williams made some plays too. As the first quarter wrapped up, he shut down tight end Isaiah Likely for short gains, forcing a field goal. Later in the second, Williams slapped the ball away from Braxton Berrios on a third-and-three, forcing a punt, and then absolutely destroyed Likely on an ensuing possession. Linebacker Jack Gibbens also put in solid work.
Untimely Mistakes and a Familiar Tune
Despite those bright spots, the same old story played out. We saw it when our Hawks hammered them, and it kept happening against the Giants. Arizona kept trading field goals for touchdowns, and those untimely penalties just killed any offensive momentum they built. Against an undefeated San Francisco 49ers squad last weekend, they had chances, but couldn’t seal the deal. This game against the Giants was no different, in the worst way. They had several leads, but when it mattered most, they choked. They were on the Giants’ four-yard line with 18 seconds left, needing a touchdown, and couldn’t convert in four downs. That’s how you lose 36-24, despite having your chances.
This 36-24 loss to the Giants, especially after that 1-2-0 start, truly puts the Cardinals at a crossroads. With a lot of exceptional teams on their schedule coming up, it looks like a long road ahead for them. After seeing our boys in green and blue demolish them earlier, it’s clear the Cardinals are struggling to find their footing. You gotta wonder if they’ll ever get off the mat against the rest of the league. Let’s see if they can pull something together, but right now, it ain’t looking good.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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