Arizona Cardinals
Across the reviewed games, Arizona was outgained by three opponents overall, while gaining more net passing and rushing yards than the Chargers.
4 reviewed games through Oct 4, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every game the team played.
What we keep seeing
Opponent yardage edges
StrongNew York, San Francisco and Seattle each outgained Arizona overall. Against New York, Arizona's 36-yard rushing edge was smaller than its 85-yard net-passing deficit.
Sack setbacks, contrasting responses
ModerateA third-down sack against the Giants left fourth-and-18 before a punt; against San Francisco, Arizona converted third-and-11 after a sack and later scored.
Strengths
Third-down extensions on scoring possessions
ModerateArizona converted third-and-11 after a sack before scoring against San Francisco, and converted twice on third down after a fumble recovery before a field goal against the Chargers.
Scoring after disrupted possessions
ThinAgainst the Chargers, a fourth-down sack ended one possession before an Arizona field goal; a blocked punt preceded a touchdown from the Chargers' 3.
Weaknesses
Per-play deficits in two matchups
StrongSan Francisco averaged 8.7 yards per play to Arizona's 4.5; Seattle averaged 5.7 to Arizona's 3.2.
Penalty and sack constrained one series
ThinAgainst the Giants, a holding penalty created first-and-20, and a third-down sack left fourth-and-18 before a punt.
Opponent plan
ThinDeny
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Attack
Seek a third-down sack after an offensive penalty has extended the distance to gain.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Differences in reviewed games
Strongmatchup contrast
Against the Giants, Arizona trailed in net passing yards but led in rushing; against the Chargers, it led in both.
Reviewed games
The Giants escaped long yardage. Arizona stayed trapped.
Oct 4, 2026 · NFL · New York Giants · 36-24
San Francisco's late touchdowns rebuilt a two-score barrier
Sep 27, 2026 · NFL · San Francisco 49ers · 36-30
Smith-Njigba's scores and Reed's sack defined the third-down gap
Sep 20, 2026 · NFL · Seattle Seahawks · 7-31
Cardinals turned four Chargers setbacks into 16 points
Sep 13, 2026 · NFL · Los Angeles Chargers · 14-26