Arizona Cardinals 2026 Predictions

Where we have them finishing

• Nick: 3-14
• Nico: 4-13
• Brooklyn: 2-15

Why

The Cardinals drafted a RB in the top 3 for the first time in 8 years, and he is already hurt. Along with playing in one of the toughest divisions, the Cardinals really do not stand a chance in any games they play in this season. They have a lot of young promising players, but a poor team is holding some of this talent back
— Nick, 3-14

While Brissett was a gunslinger last year, this team still ranked in the bottom ten in all offensive metrics. This is a team tanking for their future qb, but they have flashy players on both sides of the ball that will make them a fun watch.
— Nico, 4-13

I genuinely don’t know what I’m supposed to like about this Cardinals roster. They went 3-14, scored 20.9 PPG (23rd) and allowed 28.7 (29th), now led by Jacoby Brissett, who went 1-11 last year. McBride, Marvin Harrison and Jeremiyah Love are nice pieces, but the roster is full of question marks and they have the NFL’s toughest schedule according to PFF. Theres no matchup they clearly have the upper hand in. 2-15
— Brooklyn, 2-15

The 2026 schedule

• Week 1 — at Los Angeles Chargers
• Week 2 — vs Seattle Seahawks
• Week 3 — at San Francisco 49ers
• Week 4 — at New York Giants
• Week 5 — vs Detroit Lions
• Week 6 — at Los Angeles Rams
• Week 7 — vs Denver Broncos
• Week 8 — at Dallas Cowboys
• Week 9 — at Seattle Seahawks
• Week 10 — vs Los Angeles Rams
• Week 11 — at Kansas City Chiefs
• Week 12 — vs Washington Commanders
• Week 13 — vs Philadelphia Eagles
• Week 15 — vs New York Jets
• Week 16 — at New Orleans Saints
• Week 17 — vs Las Vegas Raiders
• Week 18 — vs San Francisco 49ers