Rush defense

They have improved their rush defense. They are 22nd in rushing yards allowed game, giving up 117.6 per contest.

They allow 4.3 yards per attempt, which is 18th in the league.

Teams have scored only six rushing touchdowns against Arizona. That is tied for the fourth-fewest total in the league.

They have forced only one fumble on running plays.

Overall, they have an average to below-average rush defense, but a terrible pass defense that leads them to be awful on third down.

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