Cardinals Offense Could Surprise | NFL News

0:00It's September 1st. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The Arizona Cardinals are walking into the upcoming season with pretty low expectations, and their schedule really shows it. They're slated to play 17 games, but not a single one is in prime time. This means they're seen as underdogs in every single matchup, right from their opening game against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13th. First year head coach Michael LaFlure, whose 38 years old is actually using this lack of hype as fuel. He pointed out that if the team wants to be in those big Wednesday, Thursday, or even Netflix games, they've got to earn it on the field. The early part of their schedule is brutal, with games against tough teams like the Rams and Seahawks twice, plus the Denver Broncos. With the defense still a work in progress, the offense is really going to have to carry the load this year. They've got some promising talent, especially at quarterback, and Tideon Tray McBride is already making history with back to back 100. Reception

1:00seasons, making him a definite reason to watch. On top of McBride, they've got Rookie running back Jeremiah Love, who's only 21, and expected to be a major duel threat player. Even the offense of line, with guys like Isaac C. Mallow and Paris Johnson Jr. is seen as a solid foundation for moving the ball. So, while contention might be a ways off, this Cardinals offense has the potential to make the 2026 season pretty entertaining. They're still grinding in practice, and keep an eye on guys like Love and quarterback Carson Beck as the season gets closer.