Arizona Cardinals' Fourth-Quarter Collapse Spurs Third Consecutive Loss to Tennessee Titans

The Arizona Cardinals suffered a heartbreaking 22-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans, marking their third consecutive defeat decided by a game-winning field goal. Despite leading 21-3, the Cardinals' offense collapsed in the second half due to costly mistakes, including a fumble by Emari Demercado just before scoring a touchdown and a fumble by Dadrion Taylor-Demerson after an interception, both of which allowed the Titans to mount a comeback. The team's inability to maintain composure was compounded by multiple penalties and mental errors, which ultimately led to the Titans' winning field goal as time expired. Quarterback Kyler Murray expressed deep frustration over the loss, describing it as a significant low point in his career. The Cardinals' defensive unit performed well, but the offensive failures and organizational missteps overshadowed the positives, plunging the team further from playoff contention. These misfortunes also had implications for NFL betting pools, with many bettors suffering losses due to the unexpected Cardinals collapse.