Heading into Week 6, the Arizona Cardinals’ offense had one consistent positive—scoring touchdowns on each of their first five drives in every game this season. However, even that bright spot disappeared during their blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The game was marred by injuries, as star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. exited early with a concussion, and James Conner was sidelined for the entire second half. Beyond tight end Trey McBride, quarterback Kyler Murray was left with limited options in the passing game.
After the loss, offensive coordinator Drew Petzing addressed the Cardinals’ disappointing offensive performance this season, particularly their lack of consistency. Speaking with Darren Urban, Petzing took accountability, saying, “I have to look at myself and say, ‘What can we do better?’ As you look throughout our first six games, I think we have to clean up the inconsistency, and that starts with me as a play-caller.”
When asked about Harrison Jr.’s slow start—aside from his standout 130-yard, two-touchdown performance in Week 2—Petzing downplayed the need to force more opportunities to the young receiver, stating, “No, not particularly,” on the topic of whether there should be a focus on attempting to get to Harrison on more higher percentage throws.
Despite heightened expectations for Arizona’s offense, they have struggled to meet them, averaging just 22 points per game and ranking in the bottom ten for passing yards.
A big test lies ahead on Monday night, when the Cardinals take on the Los Angeles Chargers, who have allowed a mere 13.2 points per game, the lowest in the NFL. The Chargers have done particularly well stopping the rushing game, something that the Cardinals have relied upon this season.
