Cardinals downplay scaled-back playbook despite needed changes
The Cardinals are the worst offense in the NFL through two weeks, and Sunday will be the first test for a scaled-down playbook.
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0-2, 3rd in NFC West
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Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Cardinals RT Andre Smith and DT Olsen Pierre were ruled out of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, coach Steve Wilks said.
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Wilks: Scuffling Cards to scale back playbook
Cardinals coach Steve Wilks thinks jump-starting the team's offense begins with scaling back the playbook.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Cardinals coach Steve Wills said the offensive play book will be scaled back to help players not have to think when they're on the field.
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Wilks hints at changes after Cardinals shut out
Changes to the Arizona Cardinals' lineup could be coming next week in the wake of Sunday's 34-0 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, coach Steve Wilks said after the game.
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Gurley, Goff lead Rams to 34-0 victory over Cardinals
Todd Gurley ran for three touchdowns, Jared Goff threw for 354 yards and a touchdown and the Los Angeles Rams dominated the Arizona Cardinals 34-0 on Sunday.
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Cardinals coach Steve Wilks called Larry Fitzgerald's hamstrung injury "minor." He said it'll be further evaluated tomorrow.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
The Cardinals were shut out by the Rams on Sunday afternoon, 34-0, for the first time since the Rams blanked them 33-0 in London last season. For the second straight week, Arizona's offense was practically non-existent. The Cards reached 100 yards of offense in the fourth quarter. They're now averaging .75 points per quarter this season.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
For the second straight game, the Cardinals were shut out in the first half. The Rams scored a touchdown and two-point conversion as the second quarter expired to take a 19-0 lead. And for the second-straight game, Arizona's offense was almost non-existent in the first half, gaining just 60 total yards.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
The Rams are an example of what the Cardinals' offense can become with David Johnson. On that last throw to Brandin Cooks, Jared Goff gave a hard fake toss to Todd Gurley and everyone in the stadium bit on it. That's what a great running back can do for an offense.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Cardinals fan? Not sure. But she's sporting an Arizona State Pat Tillman jersey at the Coliseum.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Cardinals inactives: QB Mike Glennon, WR Trent Sherfield, DE Markus Golden, OL Andre Smith, DT Olsen Pierre, OL Korey Cunningham, TE Jermaine Gresham.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Cardinals RT Andre Smith and DT Olsen Pierre were ruled out of Sunday's game against the Rams, coach Steve Wilks said.
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2018 NFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 67 | 13 |
| San Francisco | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 46 | 51 |
| Seattle | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 41 | 51 |
| Arizona | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 6 | 58 |
Team Leaders 2018
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards114.032nd
Rushing Yards61.031st
Points For3.032nd
Points Against29.0Tied-25th
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(10) | Josh Rosen | QB | UCLA |
| 2(15) | Christian Kirk | WR | Texas A&M |
| 3(33) | Mason Cole | C | Michigan |
| 4(34) | Chase Edmonds | RB | Fordham |
| 6(8) | Chris Campbell | CB | Penn State |
| 7(36) | Korey Cunningham | OT | Cincinnati |