Cardinals Lose 22–21 After Demercado Fumble

In the Cardinals' Week 5 game against the Tennessee Titans, Emari Demercado appeared to break a 72-yard touchdown run but fumbled just before the goal line and, after review, the play was overturned and ruled a turnover and touchback. Tennessee scored on the ensuing possession and ultimately won 22–21 on a last-second field goal. The reversal erased what would have been an extended Cardinals lead (reports said it would have made the score roughly 27–6/28–6). Demercado, expected to see an expanded role with Trey Benson on injured reserve, finished with three rushes for 81 yards and had limited involvement as a receiver, while Michael Carter handled the bulk of early-down work. Video and accounts show Demercado losing control as a defender made contact after reaching forward near the goal line, drawing sharp criticism and raising questions about whether his role will be reduced going forward.