Trey McBride delivered another standout performance, but the Cardinals’ inability to finish drives proved costly in a loss to Denver. Arizona gained 353 yards without a turnover, yet scored just one touchdown across five red-zone trips. A disjointed final possession—including a sack and two incompletions from the 1-yard line—captured the team’s broader struggle to turn opportunities into points.

By the Numbers
  • McBride: 10 catches, 111 yards and 1 touchdown; he also reached 406 career receptions.
  • Arizona: 353 yards, 0 turnovers and 1 touchdown on 5 red-zone trips.
  • Jacoby Brissett: 3 sacks; Denver recorded 13 quarterback hits.
  • Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto: 13 pressures, a career high, per Next Gen Stats.
  • Bo Nix’s 62-yard touchdown run was his career long and the longest quarterback TD run since 2022.
Yes, But

McBride was exceptional, but not flawless: he dropped a third-down pass and couldn’t secure another potential big gain. Arizona also had several missed opportunities, including a dropped end-zone pass and a near interception, underscoring that the offensive and defensive shortcomings were collective—not just a red-zone problem.

State of Play
  • Arizona has struggled to convert red-zone chances into touchdowns, following a 0-for-5 showing the previous week.
  • Denver’s pressure repeatedly disrupted Brissett, while missed plays and a partially blocked punt helped swing momentum.
  • McBride remains a major offensive bright spot, but the Cardinals need more players to turn opportunities into points.
What’s Next

Arizona could get running back Jeremiyah Love back for next week’s game against Dallas. The Cardinals will need better protection and sharper execution near the goal line to make their yardage count.

Bottom Line

McBride can create chances, but he can’t finish every drive alone. Arizona’s path forward depends on converting red-zone opportunities and avoiding the missed plays that keep turning competitive stretches into losses.