The Arizona Cardinals struggled defensively in the first half against the Washington Commanders. Washington took a 17-7 lead into halftime, and it was because the Cardinals did little to stop them.
The Commanders had 220 yards in the first half, including 124 running the ball. They were 5-for-6 on third down. They did pick off quarterback Jayden Daniels once, but the rookie completed 11-for-13 passes for 96 yards.
Last week, in a 20-13 loss to Detroit, Arizona allowed 20 first-half points and 240 yards, as the Lions converted on 5-of-6 third downs.
They would shut the Lions out in the second half but couldn’t overcome the deficit.
They will need a similar defensive turnaround against the Commanders to get turn the tide.
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