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Arizona Cardinals 2026 Team Report
NFC West · Bye: Week 14
Next game
Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25 · vs. Denver Broncos · opponent power rank #14 Group B (Week 7 rankings) · Circa line +4.5
Game log & recaps
Lines are the Circa line from this team's side. Opponent rank = where I had them in my power rankings in effect at kickoff. Recaps are mine, word for word.
Opponent's group in my power rankings at kickoff: Group A Group B Group C Group D Group F
Cardinals 26, CHARGERS 14 (LAC -8.5). The Chargers were the better team, dominating in all three facets. They controlled the clock, which frustrated Justin Herbert, especially after losing Ladd McConkey. 393-268 ARZ, 5.5-5.3 ARZ
Seahawks 31, CARDINALS 7 (ARZ +4). The Seahawks hit a big play to Jaxon Smith-Njigba to start the game, and then the Cardinals tied. Arizona could do nothing in the second half due to immense Seattle pressure, and Drew Lock once again hit Smith-Njigba twice more for touchdowns. 381-151 SEA, 5.7-3.2 SEA
49ERS 36, Cardinals 30 (SF -8.5). The 49ers had great offenive production in this game until Mike Evans and Trent Williams got hurt. The 49ers were up big, but Jacoby Brissett garbage time and a muffed punt made this game close. 437 SF, 8.7-4.5 SF
GIANTS 36, Cardinals 24 (NYG +2.5). The Giants were down 14-3 early but stormed back with the help of some Jacoby Brissett interceptions. The Cardinals and Giants then exchanged leads and it looked like the Cardinals would win at the end, but Brissett threw a pick-six on the final play of the game. 319-270 NYG, 5.2-4.3 NYG
Lions 45, CARDINALS 21 (ARZ +5.5). The Cardinals went up early with a touchdown drive and the Lions had two scoreless possessions. After that, Detroit couldn't stop scoring. The Cardinals couldn't keep up and got two touchdowns in garbage time. 412-327 DET, 6.3-4.6 DET
Cardinals 18, RAMS 16 (LAR -12.5). The Rams looked like they didn't give a damn in this game. Matthew Stafford was lethargic, and the defense didn't want to tackle. The Rams took a 16-15 lead late, but Jacoby Brissett hit a deep pass to set up the decisive field goal. 338-286 ARZ, 5.1-4.8 LAR
Bye week: Week 14.
Splits
| Situation | Games | Straight up | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Away | 4 | 2-2 | 3-1 |
| As favorite | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| As underdog | 5 | 2-3 | 3-2 |
Average cover margin: -2.6 points per game against the Circa line.
EPA rankings
Weighted EPA per play from rbsdm.com, Weeks 2-6 (Week 1 excluded). Rank among 32 teams; #1 is best on both sides of the ball.
| Dropback | Rush | Success rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | #25 | #22 | #10 |
| Defense | #32 | #8 | #26 |
Power rankings history
| Rankings | Published | Rank | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason rankings | Sept. 2, 2026 | #31 | Group F |
| Week 2 rankings | Sept. 14, 2026 | #22 | Group D |
| Week 3 rankings | Sept. 22, 2026 | #24 | Group D |
| Week 4 rankings | Sept. 29, 2026 | #23 | Group D |
| Week 5 rankings | Oct. 6, 2026 | #28 | Group D |
| Week 6 rankings | Oct. 13, 2026 | #27 | Group D |
| Week 7 rankings | Oct. 19, 2026 | #26 | Group D |
Injury history
RBs
- Jeremiyah Love LLL 1 (in)
- Jeremiyah Love out 6
WR/TE
- Marvin Harrison Jr. out 5-18
OL
- Chase Bisontis out 1-IR
- Isaiah Adams out 1
- Isaiah Adams LLL 2 (returns)
- Isaac Seumalo DLL 2 (in)
- Paris Johnson out 5-IR
- Isaiah Adams out 5-IR
Int DL
- Roy Lopez LDL 2 (in)
- Roy Lopez DDL 3 (in)
- Walter Nolen FLL 5 (in)
Pass Rush
- Josh Sweat DFL 4 (in)
- Zaven Collins FFD 6
CBs
- Garrett Williams out 1-2
- Max Melton LLL 2 (in)
- Garrett Williams returns 3
- Max Melton DLL 3 (in)
Safeties
- Andrew Wingard out 5-6
- Budda Baker DFD 6 (in)
Key: F = Full in practice · L = Limited in practice · D = Did not practice · IR = Injured Reserve · PUP = Physically unable to perform · CE = Commissioner's Exempt List. Numbers are game weeks.
Charlie Campbell
