Arizona Cardinals offense shows potential despite low explosive plays

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Arizona Cardinals offense shows potential despite low explosive plays
Summary

After three games in the Mike LaFleur era, the Arizona Cardinals sit 18th in scoring and 23rd in total yardage. The team has struggled with explosive plays, recording just two passes of over 20 yards and four rushes of over 10 yards. In Week 2 against the Seahawks, pass protection issues hampered deep attempts, while in Week 3 versus the 49ers, opportunities were missed due to hesitance from quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Despite these challenges, the advanced stats indicate the offense is performing near league average. The upcoming games will showcase whether the Cardinals can build on their current structure and improve their explosive capabilities.

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  • •Cardinals rank 18th in scoring and 23rd in total yardage after three games.
  • •Only two passing plays over 20 yards and four rushing plays over 10 yards recorded.
  • •Brissett has been hesitant, averaging 6.5 yards per target this season.
  • •Missed opportunities against 49ers highlighted struggles with pass aggression.
  • •Next games will focus on improving explosiveness and offensive cohesion.
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Through three games, the Cardinals offense has been near league average despite a lack of explosive plays. The tape reveals where their limits are.

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