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Arizona Cardinals news: Cardinals see minor drop in Week 5 NFL power rankings

The Cardinals could not pull out a win against the Giants in Week Four and more questions are now rearing their head in regards to the future of the quarterback position in Arizona. Following their loss, the Cardinals saw a…

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 1:04 PM
Arizona Cardinals news: Cardinals see minor drop in Week 5 NFL power rankings
Key Things to Know
  • The Arizona Cardinals dropped from 28th to 29th in ESPN's Week 5 power rankings after losing to the Giants.
  • Quarterback Jacoby Brissett threw a fourth-and-goal pick-six during Sunday's game against New York.
  • Offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. was ruled out for the remainder of the season following surgery.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Arizona Cardinals fell one spot from 28th to 29th in ESPN's Week 5 NFL power rankings following a loss to the New York Giants. The defeat intensified questions regarding the team's quarterback position as they continue working through self-inflicted miscues under head coach Mike LaFleur.

ESPN reporter John Weinfuss noted that Arizona struggled to overcome repeated mistakes, which included a fourth-and-goal pick-six thrown by quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Additionally, offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. has been placed on injured reserve and ruled out for the season following surgery.

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