Broncos broadcaster blasts Cardinals fans over low attendance

Opposing fans taking over an NFL stadium isn’t unusual, especially in a transplant-heavy market such as Phoenix. But Arizona has now lost 10 consecutive home games, turning what should represent an advantage into one of the clearest symbols of the franchise’s decline. Sunday made that reality particularly difficult to ignore. This wasn’t an ordinary home game. Larry Fitzgerald, arguably the greatest player in franchise history, received his Hall of Fame ring, entered the Cardinals’ Ring of Honor, and had No. 11 officially retired.

Yet one of the biggest celebrations in Cardinals history unfolded against a backdrop dominated by opposing colors. That creates a larger question for ownership: How does Arizona rebuild belief? Fans can tolerate losing during a credible rebuild. What becomes harder to sell is prolonged losing without convincing evidence that better days are coming. Empty red seats, or seats occupied by visiting fans, become a form of feedback. The Cardinals aren’t simply fighting to become competitive again, they’re fighting to make State Farm Stadium feel like home again.