Arizona Cardinals under Mike LaFleur fall to 1-4 after five games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026

The Arizona Cardinals have a 1-4 record after five weeks of the 2026 NFL season under head coach Mike LaFleur. The team started strong with a win against the Chargers in Week One but has since lost four consecutive games. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett has shown inconsistency, with performances fluctuating between 270 passing yards and a low of 95 against the Seahawks. The Cardinals now face a challenging matchup against the Rams in Week Six, who are aiming to rebound from their recent struggles.
- •Mike LaFleur's first five games result in a 1-4 record.
- •Cardinals lost four straight after an initial win in Week One.
- •Quarterback Jacoby Brissett has inconsistent performances.
- •Next game is against the struggling Rams in Week Six.
- •Injury to left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. impacts team dynamics.
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