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Cardinals Still Favored Over Winless Titans Despite Backfield Injuries

Markets and analysts expect Arizona to handle Tennessee given the Titans’ league-worst offense despite the Cardinals’ losses at running back.

10/2/2025
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Overview

  • The Titans enter Week 5 at 0-4 with a -69 point differential after a 26-0 loss in Houston that produced just 175 yards of offense.
  • Rookie No. 1 pick Cam Ward criticized the team after the shutout and is completing 51.2% for 614 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions through four games.
  • Arizona is 2-2 with consecutive defeats to San Francisco and Seattle by a combined four points, both decided on last-second field goals.
  • The Cardinals lost James Conner to a season-ending foot injury and placed Trey Benson on injured reserve, then signed Michael Carter, with him or Emari Demercado expected to start.
  • The betting line has tightened from Arizona -9.5 to -7.5, yet expert consensus remains lopsided, with 98% of picks backing the Cardinals; kickoff is Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET in Glendale.