Arizona Cardinals: The good, the bad, the ugly

Sep 25, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores a touchdown as Buffalo Bills strong safety Aaron Williams (23) tackles him during the first half at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) scores a touchdown as Buffalo Bills strong safety Aaron Williams (23) tackles him during the first half at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs with the ball as Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Preston Brown (52) pursues during the second half at New Era Field. Bills beat the Cardinals 31-18. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs with the ball as Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Preston Brown (52) pursues during the second half at New Era Field. Bills beat the Cardinals 31-18. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

The good

As bad as this game was, it is hard to start with the good but since this piece covers it all, we start there.  There were a couple of good things to happen on Sunday for the Cardinals.

Kicker Chandler Catanzaro hit a 60-yard field goal.  A lot of fans harped on his missed potential game-winner two weeks ago against the New England Patriots.  This kick was a no-doubter.

What makes the kick even more amazing is the fact the Cardinals passed on having him try a 54-yarder in the fourth quarter.

Running back David Johnson had a decent day, despite starting off really slow.  He couldn’t find any holes early.  However he finished with 83 yards on 19 carries.  He scored two touchdowns on Sunday.

Also, a late safety by the Cardinals showed they were finally interested in getting something done. It was too little too late though. We needed more of that fire in the first half.