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Week 5 brings two teams in very different places, yet both searching for identity. The winless Tennessee Titans look like a franchise still struggling to find its footing. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals have flashed enough talent to remain competitive despite inconsistencies on both sides of the ball. When they meet at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, one team will take a step toward stability while the other risks spiraling further into disappointment. For Tennessee, it’s about salvaging any hope in 2025. For Arizona, it’s about proving they can close out games and keep pace in the NFC playoff race.
The Titans (0-4) visit the Cardinals (2-2) for a Week 5 interconference clash. The contrast between the two teams is stark. Arizona comes into the game off a mini-bye following their Thursday night loss to Seattle. It was a game in which Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr struggled for long stretches before finally connecting on a late touchdown. Even with flashes of brilliance, though, the Cardinals’ offense remains inconsistent. That’s particularly true without injured running back James Conner. Their defense and special teams haven’t been able to consistently pick up the slack either. With two straight losses on last-second field goals, Arizona knows it can’t afford more self-inflicted mistakes.
Tennessee, on the other hand, continues to sink deeper into dysfunction. The offense has scored just 51 total points across four games. That is dead last in the AFC. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward was visibly frustrated after being shut out by Houston. The Titans not only failed to score but also failed to run a single play inside the Texans’ 23-yard line. Special teams let them down with two missed Joey Slye field goals. Meanwhile, the defense cracked late. They surrendered explosive plays that sealed the game. It was the latest example of a team failing in all three phases. This has left head coach Brian Callahan searching for answers that may not exist with the current roster.
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Here we will look at and discuss some bold predictions for the game between the Titans and the Cardinals in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season.
The Titans’ biggest problem remains their inability to generate consistent quarterback play. Ward completed just 10 of 26 passes for 108 yards and an interception in Week 4. He produced a passer rating of 48.7. Through four games, Ward has just two touchdowns against four turnovers. He continues to look overwhelmed by NFL defenses. The flashes are there, but they are too few and far between to build an effective offense around.
Against Arizona, Ward faces a defense ranked in the top 10 in sack rate and fifth in scoring defense (18.5 points allowed per game). Without reliable protection up front, the rookie will likely be under duress all afternoon. Expect another outing with a sub-80 passer rating.
**Trey McBride gets second touchdown...
