NFC West · Team dossier
2-4 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 126–178
Showing the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Arizona Cardinals allowed 25.4 points per game, the most of 32 teams, across 91 games in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).
The Arizona Cardinals lost 12 games after leading or being tied inside the final 5 minutes of regulation, tied 2nd-most of 32 teams, across 91 games in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).
The Arizona Cardinals lost 9 games after leading by 10 or more points, tied 3rd-most of 32 teams, across 91 games in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).
The Arizona Cardinals went 32-59, tied 4th-worst of 32 teams, in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).
The Arizona Cardinals posted a scoring margin of −3.5 points per game, 7th-worst of 32 teams, across 91 games in the 2021–2026 regular seasons (covered history).
Best material caveat: Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
Further supported results
Valid in this window but not a weakness by our rules (outside the worst quarter of a qualified cohort), or not yet ranked.
| Metric | Value | Comparison | Games | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giveaways | 105 | 25th-most of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 1.79% | 26th-highest of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | +3 | 16th-worst of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Longest losing run | 9 | Tied 5th-longest of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 22.0 | 16th-fewest of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 6.6% | 17th-highest of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 52.8 | 7th-most of 32 teams | 91 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
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