NFLGame PreviewsTEN VS ARI Preview Week5 05-Oct-2025

Game Preview of Tennessee Titans @ Arizona Cardinals. Week 5 of 2025 NFL Season

TEN logo

TEN

0-4-0
@
05OCT25
04:05pm
ARI logo

ARI

2-2-0
State Farm Stadium

Game Preview

The Tennessee Titans head west to face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM ET in Week 5. Arizona comes in at 2-2 while Tennessee remains winless at 0-4.

The Titans’ season has unraveled quickly. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward has been sacked 17 times and now faces a Cardinals defense that ranks top 10 in stopping third downs. Head coach Brian Callahan is already under heavy fire, with speculation swirling around his job security.

Arizona has its own concerns. The Cardinals are down to backup backs Michael Carter and Emari Demercado after losing James Conner and Trey Benson. That shifts even more weight to Kyler Murray and rookie wideout Marvin Harrison Jr., who flashed with a touchdown last week against Seattle.

Oddsmakers have Arizona as a strong favourite. The line sits at Cardinals -7.5 (-110) with a game total of 41.5. Tennessee hasn’t scored more than 16 points in a game this season, while Arizona has kept all four contests within one score.

Current Season Form

TEN logo

TEN

Away
Record:0-4-0
ATS:1-3-0
O/U:2-2-0
ARI logo

ARI

Home
Record:2-2-0
ATS:2-2-0
O/U:1-3-0

Head-to-Head Summary

Record:
1-4Winner logo
ATS:0-4-1
O/U:1-4-0

Past Results

DateOpponentResultATSO/U
2025-09-25vs SEAL 20-23L -1.5u43.5
2025-09-21@ SFL 15-16L 1.5u44.5
2025-09-14vs CARW 27-22W +7.0o45.5
2025-09-07@ NOW 20-13W +-6.0u44.5
2025-01-05vs SFW 47-24W +4.5o42.5
2024-12-28@ LARL 9-13L 6.5u48.0
2024-12-22@ CARL 30-36L -5.5o47.0
2024-12-15vs NEW 30-17W +6.0o46.5
2024-12-08vs SEAL 18-30L 3.0o45.5
2024-12-01@ MINL 22-23L 3.5u45.5

Key Insights

 

  • The Titans’ offensive line has allowed sacks on 10.7% of dropbacks, putting Cam Ward under constant pressure.

  • Arizona’s third-down defense is strong (65.4% stop rate), while Tennessee converts just 29.6% on offense.

  • Calvin Ridley is questionable with a leg injury; without him, Tennessee loses its top explosive-pass option.

  • Arizona’s rushing attack is depleted, forcing more volume onto Kyler Murray and his receivers.

  • Marvin Harrison Jr. faces a Titans secondary ranked 28th against the pass and coming off back-to-back poor outings.

  • Tennessee’s defense has allowed explosive passes at a 6.5% clip, creating a chance for Harrison or Trey McBride to hit big plays.

 

Betting Insights

 

  • Spread: Cardinals -7.5 (-110). Arizona is 2-2 but has kept games close; Titans have lost 10 straight overall.

  • Total: Under 41.5 (-114). Tennessee averages 10.25 points per game; Arizona leans pass-heavy without a run game.

  • Marvin Harrison Jr. Anytime TD +168. Usage rising; Titans have surrendered six pass touchdowns.

  • Kyler Murray Anytime TD +188. Mobile QB with added red-zone chances given RB injuries.

  • Michael Carter Over 49.5 Rushing Yards (-122). Projects as RB1 in depleted backfield.

  • Chig Okonkwo Over 29.5 Receiving Yards (-118). Titans TE likely to get short-yardage targets when Ward faces pressure.

 

Final Summary

This matchup is about two teams trending in different ways. The Titans are searching for answers with a rookie quarterback and a coach on the hot seat. Injuries to Calvin Ridley and multiple linemen only raise more questions about whether Tennessee can score enough to stay competitive.

Arizona has been inconsistent but resilient. Every game has been close, and Kyler Murray has leaned on his mobility to keep drives alive. Rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. is finding his stride, and he could see a heavy workload with the run game decimated.

The betting market shows little faith in Tennessee. Arizona is favoured by more than a touchdown, and the total remains low at 41.5. The under fits recent form, with both teams struggling to finish drives.

Expect Arizona to push the ball through the air and Tennessee to lean on quick throws to survive pressure. If Murray and Harrison connect early, the Cardinals could control the game. If the Titans’ defense can steal a turnover, they may at least keep it within the number.

Statistical Battle Boards

Viewing: ARI Offense vs TEN Defense
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Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Total Points82#22120#5TEN advantage
Total Points Per Game20.5#2230#29ARI advantage
Total Touchdowns8#2313#27ARI advantage
Passing Touchdowns6#156#18ARI advantage
Rushing Touchdowns1#297#31ARI advantage
Other Touchdowns1#70#2TEN advantage
Total Kicking Points32#1436#8TEN advantage
Total Two Point Conversions0#210#26ARI advantage
Kick Extra Points8#1912#7TEN advantage
Offense team logoOffense
Defense team logoDefense
StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Net Passing Yards659#28908#11TEN advantage
Net Passing Yards Per Game165#28227#11TEN advantage
Passer Rating87.4#2297.2#10TEN advantage
Passing Attempts130#15126#16ARI advantage
Completions87#1388#12TEN advantage
Completion Percentage66.9#1569.8#27ARI advantage
Passing 1st downs42#1940#11TEN advantage
Passing 1st Down %60.9#447.6#5ARI advantage
Longest Pass45#2440#26ARI advantage
Passing Fumbles Lost0#261#11TEN advantage
Receiving Targets128#14122#17ARI advantage
Receptions87#1388#21ARI advantage
Receiving Yards After Catch430#16455#22ARI advantage
YAC Average4.9#165.2#21ARI advantage
Offense team logoOffense
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StatisticOffenseRankDefenseRankAdvantage
Rushing Yards423#22566#28ARI advantage
Rushing Yards Per Game106#22142#5TEN advantage
Rushing Attempts94#26118#25TEN advantage
Yards Per Rush Attempt4.5#124.8#8TEN advantage
Rushing 1st downs19#3032#26TEN advantage
20+ Yard Rushing Plays4#43#10ARI advantage
Long Rushing52#850#9ARI advantage
Rushing Fumbles4#43#10ARI advantage
Rushing Fumbles Lost0#180#24ARI advantage