Cardinals' 2014 Playoff Heartbreak | Arizona Cardinals News

Two weeks before the Cardinals’ season opener, we rewind to 2014—the year they nearly pulled off magic: 11-5, playoff-bound, and riding high after a 9-1 start. But injuries struck hard—Carson Palmer tore his ACL, backup Drew Stanton followed suit, leaving Ryan Lindley to start the wild card game against Carolina. The defense was elite, ranking fifth in points allowed, and the team boasted four Pro Bowlers on defense. Stanton led the team in passing yards despite limited action, while Palmer still managed 1,626 yards and 11 TDs in just six games. Andre Ellington powered the ground game with 660 yards, and receivers like Michael Floyd, Larry Fitzgerald, and John Brown all delivered. But it all crumbled in the playoffs: 78 total yards, 27-16 loss, and a haunting “what if” that still echoes today. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a170bfef9b651a1