Downs

The Cardinals have given up 265 first downs this season through 11 games. That is the highest total in the league. Now, they have played one more game than many teams, but their average of 24.1 first downs allowed per game is the highest rate in the league.

They have given up the most first downs in pass plays (166) and the 10th-most on run plays (66).

They have the second-worst third-down defense in the league, allowing teams to convert 46.5% of the time. They have given up 67 third-down conversions, the second-most in the league. They have faced the second-most third-down plays in the league.

There is one small bright spot. They have the second-best fourth-down defense, having allowed teams to convert on only 2-of-9 fourth-down plays.

Overall defense::Downs::Passing defense::Rush defense

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