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The 2025 NFL Season – Team Record and Game Log
Season Review
Arizona Cardinals
View Game Log from 2025 Season
| Game | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinals(0-0) at Saints(0-0) | WIN | Cardinals 20 – Saints 13 |
| Panthers(0-1) at Cardinals(1-0) | WIN | Panthers 22 – Cardinals 27 |
| Cardinals(2-0) at 49ers(2-0) | LOSS | Cardinals 15 – 49ers 16 |
| Seahawks(2-1) at Cardinals(2-1) | LOSS | Seahawks 23 – Cardinals 20 |
| Titans(0-4) at Cardinals(2-2) | LOSS | Titans 22 – Cardinals 21 |
| Cardinals(2-3) at Colts(4-1) | LOSS | Cardinals 27 – Colts 31 |
| Packers(3-1-1) at Cardinals(2-4) | LOSS | Packers 27 – Cardinals 23 |
| Cardinals(2-5) at Cowboys(3-4-1) | WIN | Cardinals 27 – Cowboys 17 |
| Cardinals(3-5) at Seahawks(6-2) | LOSS | Cardinals 22 – Seahawks 44 |
| 49ers(6-4) at Cardinals(3-6) | LOSS | 49ers 41 – Cardinals 22 |
| Jaguars(6-4) at Cardinals(3-7) | LOSS | Jaguars 27 – Cardinals 24 |
| Cardinals(3-8) at Buccaneers(6-5) | LOSS | Cardinals 17 – Buccaneers 20 |
| Rams(9-3) at Cardinals(3-9) | LOSS | Rams 45 – Cardinals 17 |
| Cardinals(3-10) at Texans(8-5) | LOSS | Cardinals 20 – Texans 40 |
| Falcons(5-9) at Cardinals(3-11) | LOSS | Falcons 26 – Cardinals 19 |
| Cardinals(3-12) at Bengals(5-10) | LOSS | Cardinals 14 – Bengals 37 |
| Cardinals(3-13) at Rams(11-5) | LOSS | Cardinals 20 – Rams 37 |
Walt’s Latest Cardinals Power Ranking
Updated 5/13/2026
at 5:05 AM
Rank: 28
Previously: 28
The Cardinals were seven plays away from being 10-7 last year, which is crazy but true. Still, their defense was absolutely dreadful in the second half of the season. Having Walter Nolen healthy will help. Isaac Seumalo’s presence up front should help the blocking for Jeremiyah Love, but it’s still tough to be overly optimistic about this team.
2026 NFL Season – Upcoming Schedule
Schedule| Week | Opponent | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
@
Chargers
|
9/13/2026 4:25:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 2 |
vs
Seahawks
|
9/20/2026 4:25:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 3 |
@
49ers
|
9/27/2026 4:05:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 4 |
@
Giants
|
10/4/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 5 |
vs
Lions
|
10/11/2026 4:25:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 6 |
@
Rams
|
10/18/2026 4:05:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 7 |
vs
Broncos
|
10/25/2026 4:05:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 8 |
@
Cowboys
|
11/1/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 9 |
@
Seahawks
|
11/8/2026 4:25:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 10 |
vs
Rams
|
11/15/2026 4:05:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 11 |
@
Chiefs
|
11/22/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 12 |
vs
Commanders
|
11/29/2026 4:25:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 13 |
vs
Eagles
|
12/6/2026 4:05:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 15 |
vs
Jets
|
12/20/2026 4:05:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 16 |
@
Saints
|
12/27/2026 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 17 |
vs
Raiders
|
1/3/2027 4:05:00 PM EST | TBD |
| 18 |
vs
49ers
|
1/9/2027 1:00:00 PM EST | TBD |
Walt’s Team Needs Assessment
Needs
The Cardinals began the year with a couple of wins, but they lost many close games after that before becomming one of the worst teams in the NFL by the end of the year. Arizona will need to move forward with a new quarterback and lots of changes on defense.
- Quarterback: The Cardinals seem done with Kyler Murray. Jacoby Brissett is a great backup, but that’s all he is. Arizona needs a new quarterback.
- Edge Rusher: Josh Sweat was the only Cardinal who was able to produce consistent pressure on the quarterback last year. Another edge rusher must be obtained for Arizona’s awful defense.
- Two Defensive Linemen: Make it one if Calais Campbell is re-signed for another year. Nose tackle was a big problem for Arizona’s poor run defense in 2025. Signed Roy Lopez and Andrew Billings
- Linebacker: The Cardinals were weak over the middle of the field last year, so they need a better linebacker to play next to Mack Wilson. Signed Jack Gibbens
- Offensive Tackle: Jonah Williams is an impending free agent, but he hasn’t been able to stay healthy anyway, so the Cardinals need a new bookend for Paris Johnson.
- Guard: The Cardinals also have a weakness at guard that must be addressed as well so the next quarterback has a chance.
- Running Back: Arizona doesn’t have a running game. James Conner is too old, while Trey Benson hasn’t impressed. Signed Tyler Allgeier
- Safety: Jalen Thompson’s contract is set to expire, so the Cardinals will need to re-sign him if they want to maintain their high level of safety play.
- Kicker: Chad Ryland hit just 76 percent of his kicks in 2025.
Walt’s 2026 NFL Draft – Overall Team Grade and Selection Grades
Draft Review
Walt’s Draft Grade:
C+ Grade
Walt’s Grade Summary
The Cardinals began the draft with a huge blunder. Like the Raiders last year, the Cardinals can’t support a highly priced running back because of issues with their offensive line and passing game. At least two years of Jeremiyah Love’s career could be wasted. You’d think teams would have learned from the Ashton Jeanty disaster, but the Cardinals did not. Don’t blame the general manager though – this was completely owner Michael Bidwell’s call. Meddlesome owners are horrible for NFL teams.
Of course, the Cardinals managed to address their problem areas, drafting Chase Bisontis and Carson Beck on Day 2. I can’t say I’m a huge fan of Beck, but the Cardinals made the right decision to see if they could luck into a potential starting quarterback. Bisontis, meanwhile, will upgrade the blocking. Arizona still has a weak front, but it’ll be better because of Bisontis and free agent siginng Isaac Seumalo.
The Cardinals reached with some of their third-day picks, so it wasn’t a great draft overall. However, the caveat is that if the Cardinals are terrible next year and luck into a franchise quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft, that prospect will be set up well with Love and Bisontis, and the rest of the supporting cast. Thus, everything could end up working out even though things may seem bleak right now.
Of course, the Cardinals managed to address their problem areas, drafting Chase Bisontis and Carson Beck on Day 2. I can’t say I’m a huge fan of Beck, but the Cardinals made the right decision to see if they could luck into a potential starting quarterback. Bisontis, meanwhile, will upgrade the blocking. Arizona still has a weak front, but it’ll be better because of Bisontis and free agent siginng Isaac Seumalo.
The Cardinals reached with some of their third-day picks, so it wasn’t a great draft overall. However, the caveat is that if the Cardinals are terrible next year and luck into a franchise quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft, that prospect will be set up well with Love and Bisontis, and the rest of the supporting cast. Thus, everything could end up working out even though things may seem bleak right now.
Draft Picks / Prospect Links
Pick 3
D
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
RB
Notre Dame
Rnk: 4
Scouting Report
We called this pick, and I made a lot of money from betting this selection, but I hate this decision. The Cardinals have a terrible roster and some OK running backs, so this seems like a waste. Love is undoubtedly an upgrade over the Arizona runners, but there’s nothing around him, so he’ll likely struggle to find any running room behind a pedestrian offensive line and no passing game.
Pick 34
B+
Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M
G
Texas A&M
Rnk: 39
Scouting Report
The Cardinals wanted to trade down, but they couldn’t find a suitor either. Unlike the 49ers, they didn’t reach. They were able to get a quality offensive lineman who can play both tackle and guard. This could fill a huge need for Arizona, and the pick provides value at No. 34.
Pick 65
B
Carson Beck, QB, Miami
QB
Miami
Rnk: 93
Scouting Report
Carson Beck is a big name, so he’ll be talked about a lot here, but he should have been slotted in the third round. I’m not a big fan of Beck, but I understand the Cardinals taking a flier on one of these quarterbacks because they have nothing long term at the position.
Pick 104
B
Kaleb Proctor, DT, Southeastern Louisiana
DT
Southeastern Louisiana
Rnk: 89
The Cardinals were thinking about a defensive tackle in Round 2, and Kaleb Proctor makes sense in Round 4. Proctor is a bit undersized, but he’s quick and was very productive in school (albeit against inferior competition.)
Pick 143
C-
Reggie Virgil, WR, Texas Tech
WR
Texas Tech
Rnk: 409
Reggie Virgil is a very tall receiver who can make big plays downfield, but he’s extremely thin and needs to bulk up quite a bit. I had him going in the seventh round, so I’m not a fan of this value.
Pick 183
C-
Karson Sharar, LB, Iowa
LB
Iowa
Rnk: 0
Karson Sharar was productive at Iowa, but doesn’t really translate to the NFL outside of being a backup or a special teamer. I had him as a UDFA.
Pick 217
B
Jayden Williams, OT, Ole Miss
OT
Ole Miss
Rnk: 0
Jayden Williams is raw and makes mistakes, but he’s a powerful tackle with some quickness. The Cardinals are swinging for the fences here, which makes sense in Round 7.
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