Three weeks ago, the Cardinals were 2-0 and flying high. On Sunday against the winless Titans, the Cardinals flew into a plate-glass window.

Leading 21-6 and facing third and one, running back Emari Demercado broke loose for what would have been a 72-yard touchdown run . After review, it became a 71-yard gain and a fumble at the goal line, with Demercado releasing the ball just before entering the end zone.

It resulted in a touchback. And the Titans went 80 yards in six plays, cutting the margin to 21-12. The Cardinals didn’t score again. The Titans won, 22-21.

During the game, Gannon got in Demercado’s face and aggressively chastised the player for his blunder. After the game, coach Jonathan Gannon downplayed the impact of the game-changing gaffe.

“It’s never about one play,”

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