Arizona Cardinals: The good, the bad, and the ugly

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Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) recovers a fumble as defensive end Ed Stinson (91), Los Angeles Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88) and offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) defend during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

The ugly

Turnovers. The Cardinals went the first two weeks of the season without any. They were a plus-seven on the turnover margin. Then they turned the ball over five times last week and five times on Sunday against the Rams. They only had two takeaways in those two games.

They are now a minus-one this season after going minus-eight over the last two games. That will not win any games no matter who you are. It is amazing despite the turnovers they still had a shot at the end on Sunday.

The other ugly part of the loss to the Rams on Sunday were the injuries. The Cardinals seemed to be dropping left and right. While tight end Darren Fells appears as if he will be fine for this week at the 49ers, the jury is out on quarterback Carson Palmer, running back Chris Johnson, and safety Tyvon Branch. More to come on those players this week.

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