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NFC West · Team dossier

Arizona Cardinals

2-4 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 126–178

Timeframe

Showing the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.

Strongest receipts

3 distinct receipts

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  1. #1Arizona CardinalsNFC WestStrong sample

    Cardinals allowed 29.7 points per game

    29.7points per gameTied 1st-most of 32 teams

    The Arizona Cardinals allowed 29.7 points per game, tied 1st-most of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).

    Window
    The 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress)
    Games
    6
    Denominator
    6 games
    Cohort
    32 teams
    • Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
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  2. #2Arizona CardinalsNFC WestStrong sample

    Cardinals were outscored by 8.7 per game

    −8.7points per game3rd-worst of 32 teams

    The Arizona Cardinals posted a scoring margin of −8.7 points per game, 3rd-worst of 32 teams, across 6 games in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).

    Window
    The 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress)
    Games
    6
    Denominator
    6 games
    Cohort
    32 teams
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  3. #3Arizona CardinalsNFC WestStrong sample

    Cardinals lost 4 straight games

    4consecutive lossesTied 4th-longest of 32 teams

    The Arizona Cardinals lost 4 consecutive games (Sep 20, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026), tied 4th-longest of 32 teams, in the 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress).

    Window
    The 2026 regular season (through Week 6, in progress)
    Games
    6
    Denominator
    6 games
    Cohort
    32 teams
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Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.

Further supported results

The rest of the numbers

Valid in this window but not a weakness by our rules (outside the worst quarter of a qualified cohort), or not yet ranked.

MetricValueComparisonGamesEvidence
Blown double-digit leads1Tied 3rd-most of 32 teams6Strong sample
Late fourth-quarter losses0Tied 15th-most of 32 teams6Strong sample
Giveaways6Tied 19th-most of 32 teams6Strong sample
Giveaway rate1.49%22nd-highest of 32 teams6Strong sample
Turnover margin+2Tied 18th-worst of 32 teams6Strong sample
Points scored per game21.09th-fewest of 32 teams6Strong sample
Sack rate allowed4.9%25th-highest of 32 teams6Strong sample
Win percentage2-4 (.333)Tied 6th-worst of 32 teams6Strong sample
Penalty yards per game66.013th-most of 32 teams6Strong sample

Misery Timeline

Dated evidence

  1. Oct 11, 2026 · Losing run
    4 straight losses
    Sep 20, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026
  2. Oct 11, 2026 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 24 to Detroit Lions
    21-45 · Week 5
  3. Oct 4, 2026 · Blown lead
    Blew a 11-point lead vs New York Giants
    Lost 24-36 after leading by 11.
  4. Sep 20, 2026 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 24 to Seattle Seahawks
    7-31 · Week 2

Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.