The Cardinals defense has lived up to the hype in the 2025 season

Cardinals defensive stats:

• 96.0 rushing yards allowed (9th)
• 18.5 points allowed (8th)
• 46.7% red zone TD rate (10th)
• 34.6% third down rate (8th)
• 9 QB Hurries (7th)
• 25 pass deflections (2nd)
• 64.8 tackles per game (4th)

The struggles from Arizona’s offense has amplified just how good the defense has been to start the season. The names that needed to step up has, with Campbell and Sweat combining for five of the team’s seven sacks. Through the first four weeks, the duo would make plays late in the game to secure their team the victory.

In Week 1, safety Budda Baker knocked a game-tying touchdown out of the hands of New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Jennings. Campell recorded two sacks in the final four minutes to win the game the following week. Despite losing in Week 3 and 4, the defensive unit has done their parts generating pressure, causing turnovers and making opposing offenses uncomfortable.

Ossenfort and fans couldn’t have hoped for a better debut for the defense, and the best part, the unit hasn’t been healthy all year. If players can return from injuries, Arizona can challenge to be one of the NFL’s best defenses.