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How the Cardinals' Coverage Shells Compare Across the NFC West

Arizona was worst in the division in five of seven coverage types by EPA/attempt — the exceptions were Cover 2 Man and, oddly, Cover 0.

Aug 15, 20264 min

NFC West Defensive EPA by Season: Cardinals Rank Bottom of the Division Twice in Three Years

Gannon and Rallis' defense has finished 4th in the NFC West in two of the last three seasons, and never better than 3rd.

Aug 15, 20263 min

NFC West Offensive EPA by Season: One Good Year Surrounded by Two Bad Ones

Drew Petzing's offense had a real top-10 season in 2024 — then fell back to 4th in the division and 25th in the league in 2025.

Aug 15, 20263 min

NFC West Special Teams EPA by Season: From First to Worst

Jeff Rodgers' unit led the entire NFL in 2023 — by 2025 it had fallen to 3rd in the division and 25th in the league.

Aug 15, 20263 min

The Case for a Full Coaching Overhaul in Arizona

Shanahan, McVay, and Macdonald keep their units near the top of the league. Gannon's staff has been worse across all three phases — and only two coordinators paid for it.

Aug 15, 20264 min