Facing the seventh-ranked passing game in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals’ maligned defense turned in its best performance of the season in a 37-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Keys for Joe Burrow and the Bengals to earn a second straight victory when they meet the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 28.

Arizona Sports show hosts react to the Cardinals' eighth consecutive loss and ineffectiveness against one of the NFL's worst defensive units in the Bengals.

Well, that was ugly. The Arizona Cardinals kept it close in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals in their eventual Week 17 loss, though the second hal

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) catches a touchdown pass in the endzone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cincinnati. Credit: AP/Joshua A. Bickel

Burrow completed 24 of his 31 attempts for 305 passing yards with two touchdown passes, including a 21-yard pass to offensive lineman Cody Ford to set up a Chase Brown rushing touchdown. Start the day smarter.

Cincinnati Bengals Inactives: Jake Browning, Charlie Jones, Josh Newton, PJ Jules, Joseph Ossai, Cam Grandy, Jordan Jefferson The Cardinals will have all of Josh Sweat, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Max Melton are all active after being questionable.