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Five weeks into the Mike LaFleur era, the Arizona Cardinals find themselves with a 1-4 record. After a season-opening victory over the Chargers that now appears less impressive, the team has dropped four consecutive games. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett has been inconsistent, posting three games with over 270 passing yards but also two games under 170 yards, including a 95-yard performance against Seattle.
LaFleur faces significant challenges due to the team's personnel and talent at certain positions, compounded by the season-ending loss of left tackle Paris Johnson Jr.
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Considering all the circumstances, how would one grade LaFleur's first five weeks? How does his performance compare to preseason expectations? Fans are invited to share their thoughts.
In other Cardinals news, the team utilized tight ends heavily against the Lions, and LaFleur will continue calling offensive plays as he searches for solutions. The Cardinals are set to face a motivated and desperate Rams team in Week 6.
Around the NFL, Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson threw a punch at Bradley Chubb after the Bills' win, the Cowboys are hiring Mike Pettine to assist their struggling offense, and the NFL has suspended Dre Greenlaw for one game due to a headbutt on Leonard Williams.
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Originally reported by yahoo.