The Arizona Cardinals know who their go-to options on offense are, as Trey McBride and Michael Wilson will most likely see the ball in their hands a lot every week. Against the Detroit Lions in Week 5, it was hard to get either one the ball because of the defense that was being played on them.

Apparently, McBride was getting double-teamed, and the Cardinals seemed to be having a hard time deciphering it. Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett shared that it was an interesting coverage that the Lions were using.

“That was pretty unique. The closest thing I ever saw was vs. the Ravens with Davante Adams, and I think there were, like, two to three guys on him the whole time. We just have to keep scheming it, keep teaching guys even how to get open versus double coverage—all kinds of stuff. But yeah, it was fascinating,” Hackett said.

#Cardinals OC Nathaniel Hackett on teams double-teaming both Trey McBride and Michael Wilson:

“That was pretty unique. The closest thing I ever saw was vs. the Ravens with Davante Adams, and I think there were, like, two to three guys on him the whole time. We just have to keep… https://t.co/8ovBWnO8XG pic.twitter.com/Qpi7Vhk8MH

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McBride could be seen frustrated on the sidelines, and Jacoby Brissett had to show him on the tablet what was going on.

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“Yeah, it was about the double-team stuff. I had to bring the tablet over, and I’m like, ‘Look, bro, I don’t know what you want. I can’t force that in and put the team in jeopardy.’ He understands that. It’s the competitor in him,” Brissett said.

Even though McBride was frustrated, he still ended the game with nine receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown. It didn't seem like a bad day for the tight end, but the team still lost 45-21. Hackett will definitely have to find better ways to scheme his players, and that should lead to more success for both McBride and Wilson.

The Cardinals are currently 1-4, and they're going to have to find a way to get back into the win column sooner rather than later.