By the Numbers
- 1st in EPA/play from weeks 10-18
- 1st in yards per carry from weeks 10-18
Yes, But
The Cardinals’ strong rushing performance contrasts with their overall disappointing record in the 2023 season.
State of Play
- The Cardinals struggled with a 4-13 record in the 2023 NFL season.
- They are looking to build on their successful rushing attack from last season with new additions to the team.
What’s Next
With promising draft picks like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey Benson, the Cardinals aim to enhance their offense and potentially turn their performance around in the upcoming 2024 season.
Bottom Line
Despite their overall struggles, the Cardinals’ strong rushing game in the second half of the 2023 season offers hope for a potential turnaround in the upcoming season, especially with new talented additions to the team.
1 NFL Team Quietly Dominated In Rushing In 2nd Half Of Season Last Year (Arizona Cardinals)
The 2023 NFL season was something of a whirlwind. Several teams exceeded expectations, while others were expected to make the playoffs, but they ended up falling short of their goals. The Arizona Cardinals were one team that fell a bit flat last year.
Despite having a strong roster on paper to start the year, the Cardinals had one of the worst records in the NFL in 2023, ending the season at 4-13. While their record could be viewed as discouraging, Mina Kimes recently highlighted an area where the Cardinals excelled last year.
As she indicated in a segment of her show with Field Yates as a guest, the Cardinals had the best-rushing offense in the league from weeks 10 to 18.
The Cardinals quietly finished last season with a dominant rushing attack. How good? From wks 10-18, they were…
1st in EPA/play
1st in yds/carryOn the pod, @FieldYates and I discussed expectations for the AZ offense.
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📺: https://t.co/GFo3im8jfP pic.twitter.com/SxMNTOniva— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) May 2, 2024
This indicates that, despite shortcomings in several areas of their game, the Cardinals did a few things well last year.
With any luck, they can recapture that magic in 2024, and with the anticipated upgrades to their offense next season, this could be a massive step in the right direction.
The Cardinals just selected Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick in the draft, who could bring a lot of energy to this team by himself.
They also took Trey Benson in the third round, a running back with immense upside.
Benson will join this dominant rushing attack from last season, hoping to start his NFL career on the right foot.
The Cardinals have struggled to gain traction over the past several years, but this could be the start of something new for their organization.
