Cardinals Humiliated in Opening NFL Clash
Bakays faced the Cardinals in the opening regular-season game of the 2026 NFL campaign on the evening of September 5th. What unfolded was a one-sided affair that ended 56 to 3 in favour of the hosts. By then, the contest had little competitive edge left after the first quarter.
And here's the thing about a scoreline like that — it doesn't tell you everything about the game, but it certainly tells you enough. The Cardinals had nothing to do all evening in terms of mounting any real challenge. Bakays were dominant from the opening whistle and never looked back.
The visitors struggled to find any rhythm whatsoever. To be fair, some teams take time to settle into a new season, but 53 unanswered points is harder to explain away. Bakays kept their heads throughout and made the most of every opportunity they created.
What this means for the standings is still unclear — it's only one game after all. But the message from the hosts was clear enough for anyone watching. The Cardinals will need to regroup quickly if they want to avoid more difficult fixtures like this.
Sometimes an opening round tells you very little about a full season. By then, though, the tone had been set by one team far better prepared than the other. The final whistle confirmed what the scoreboard showed from the start.