Titans rally to end 10-game losing streak against Cardinals

In Glendale, Arizona, the Tennessee Titans achieved a remarkable victory on October 5, 2025, snapping a 10-game losing streak against the Arizona Cardinals. The Titans managed to turn the tide late in the fourth quarter, coming back from a 21-6 deficit. Cam Ward played a pivotal role, throwing for a career-high 265 yards throughout the game, with 193 yards coming in the fourth quarter alone. The comeback was set in motion by critical miscues from the Cardinals, including a dropped touchdown celebration which led to a fumble and a touchback, giving the Titans possession to regain momentum. The turning point came when Emari Demercado appeared to score a game-sealing 72-yard touchdown run for the Cardinals, only to lose the ball just prior to crossing the goal line, resulting in a touchback. Instead of a commanding 28-6 lead for Arizona, the Titans capitalized on the misstep and drove 80 yards, culminating in a touchdown run by Tony Pollard. Even after this, the Titans remained a two-possession game down, but managed to capitalize on the errors made by the Cardinals in crucial moments. As time dwindled, the Titans found themselves with another opportunity following a Cardinals punt, thanks to their defense stifling the Cardinals' offense through the remainder of the quarter. Cam Ward completed a significant 38-yard pass to Calvin Ridley during the game-winning drive, setting up Joey Slye’s field goal as time expired, giving the Titans the stunning 22-21 win. This victory marked the first win of the season for the Titans, improving their record to 1-4. The Cardinals, on the other hand, fell to 2-3 after the disappointing loss. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon expressed his disappointment, feeling that multiple opportunities had slipped through his team’s fingers, and quarterback Kyler Murray indicated that it might have been the worst loss of his career. The Titans are set to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their next game, while the Cardinals will face off against the Indianapolis Colts. Both teams will look to learn from their respective experiences in this emotional clash that highlighted the chaotic nature of the fourth quarter.