The Arizona Cardinals came crashing back down to earth after their Week 1 win. They lost in Week 2 31-7 to the Seattle Seahawks in what was a terrible performance on both sides of the ball.
The loss was the subject of a new episode of the podcast, where cohost Seth Cox and I reacted to the game. We went over all that went wrong, we tried to find any positives, and we discussed where our expectations for the team should be.
What Went Wrong
The Cardinals were outplayed across the board. The offense couldn’t move the ball, the defense couldn’t stop the Seahawks, and the special teams gave up big plays. The loss was a reminder that one strong showing does not guarantee consistency.
Finding Any Good
At 24:38 into the episode, we asked whether there was anything good to take from the game. We looked at individual performances, moments that showed promise, and signs that the team might still be finding its identity. The episode also includes a discussion of what went wrong in the loss.
Expectations Change
The question of expectations is the hardest one. After a Week 1 win and a Week 2 loss, where does the team stand? We spent the final stretch of the episode discussing whether the outlook for the season should shift, what the Week 1 performance means in context, and how the Week 2 loss changes the picture. The episode doesn’t settle on a single answer, but it lays out the factors the team needs to consider.
We went over all that went wrong, we tried to find any positives and we discussed where our expectations for the team should be.
The Numbers
The score tells the story. Seahawks 31, Cardinals 7. That is a margin that reflects a team that had problems on both sides of the ball.
The Takeaway
The podcast’s approach was straightforward. Identify the problems, find the positives, and set the stage for what comes next. For a fanbase still processing the loss, that structure offers a way forward.
The Episode Format
The episode follows a clear structure:
- What went wrong in the loss
- Whether there was anything good from the loss
- Whether expectations should change
How to Listen
The episode is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Make sure as well to give it a five-star rating!
The Verdict
One bad game does not erase the progress made in Week 1. The next game will show whether the team can sustain that performance.
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