4 critical areas of improvement the Cardinals need in final 5 games

The need fewer penalties, more touchdowns in the red zone and better defense on third down and against the pass.

Improve the pass defense

Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

The Cardinals are atrocious against the pass. They allow a league-most 297.5 yards per game. They have surrendered a league-high 29 touchdown passes. Their passer rating allowed is 113.0, the highest in the league.

The 11th-worst team against the pass is the Miami Dolphins, who give up 252.7 yards per game. Can the Cardinals cut their final five-game average down by 40 yards? If so, they might be able to get a stop or two.

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