Arizona Cardinals’ Week 6 Win Can’t Hide A Major Season-Long Problem

Todd Matthews writes that despite defeating the Los Angeles Rams in Week 6, the Arizona Cardinals continue to face significant offensive inefficiency. Arizona has run 63 more offensive plays than opponents across the first six games of the 2026 season but has gained 259 fewer total yards. Matthews highlights that the Cardinals failed to score a touchdown during Sunday's victory, leaving opponents with nearly double their total touchdowns, 23 to 12.

The writer argues that the 2-4 Cardinals should focus on running the ball efficiently to sustain drives and control time of possession. With running back Bam Knight playing well alongside Tyler Allgeier and Jeremiyah Love, Matthews suggests that improving the ground game could compensate for a limited passing attack and take pressure off Arizona's defense.