Arizona Cardinals struggle with explosive plays in loss to 49ers

The Arizona Cardinals fell to the San Francisco 49ers 36-30 on September 30, 2026, marking their ninth consecutive loss in one-score games. The Cardinals' offense failed to record any plays of 20 yards or more, while the 49ers tallied six such plays. Head coach Mike LaFleur acknowledged the need for improvement in generating big plays both offensively and defensively. He emphasized that despite a more efficient offensive showing, the lack of explosiveness is impacting the team's performance. The Cardinals' next game presents an opportunity to address these issues.

• 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals are bottom-feeders on big plays offensively and defensively