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NFC West · Team dossier

Arizona Cardinals

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

Timeframe

Showing their last 5 completed games. Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.

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  1. #1Arizona CardinalsNFC WestStrong sample

    Cardinals allowed 32.8 points per game

    32.8points per gameThe most of 32 teams

    The Arizona Cardinals allowed 32.8 points per game, the most of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).

    Window
    Their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026)
    Games
    5
    Denominator
    5 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 12.8 per game

    −12.8points per gameThe worst of 32 teams

    The Arizona Cardinals posted a scoring margin of −12.8 points per game, the worst of 32 teams, across 5 games in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).

    Window
    Their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026)
    Games
    5
    Denominator
    5 games
    Cohort
    32 teams
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  3. #3Arizona CardinalsNFC WestStrong sample

    Cardinals lost 4 straight games

    4consecutive lossesTied 3rd-longest of 32 teams

    The Arizona Cardinals lost 4 consecutive games (Sep 20, 2026 to Oct 11, 2026), tied 3rd-longest of 32 teams, in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).

    Window
    Their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026)
    Games
    5
    Denominator
    5 games
    Cohort
    32 teams
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  4. #4Arizona CardinalsNFC WestStrong sample

    Cardinals went 1-4

    1-4 (.200)win %Tied 3rd-worst of 32 teams

    The Arizona Cardinals went 1-4, tied 3rd-worst of 32 teams, in their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026).

    Window
    Their last 5 completed games (Sep 20 – Oct 18, 2026)
    Games
    5
    Denominator
    5 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 teams5Strong sample
Late fourth-quarter losses0Tied 14th-most of 32 teams5Strong sample
Giveaways6Tied 14th-most of 32 teams5Strong sample
Giveaway rate1.81%18th-highest of 32 teams5Strong sample
Turnover margin0Tied 15th-worst of 32 teams5Strong sample
Points scored per game20.09th-fewest of 32 teams5Strong sample
Sack rate allowed5.3%21st-highest of 32 teams5Strong sample
Penalty yards per game57.0Tied 20th-most of 32 teams5Strong 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
  5. Jan 4, 2026 · Losing run
    9 straight losses
    Nov 9, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026
  6. Jan 4, 2026 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 17 to Los Angeles Rams
    20-37 · Week 18
  7. Dec 28, 2025 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 23 to Cincinnati Bengals
    14-37 · Week 17
  8. Dec 21, 2025 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Atlanta Falcons
    Lost 19-26 after leading by 10.
  9. Dec 14, 2025 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 20 to Houston Texans
    20-40 · Week 15
  10. Dec 7, 2025 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 28 to Los Angeles Rams
    17-45 · Week 14
  11. Nov 23, 2025 · Late loss
    Late loss to Jacksonville Jaguars
    Led or tied (21-17) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 24-27.
  12. Nov 16, 2025 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 19 to San Francisco 49ers
    22-41 · Week 11
  13. Nov 9, 2025 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 22 to Seattle Seahawks
    22-44 · Week 10
  14. Oct 19, 2025 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Green Bay Packers
    Lost 23-27 after leading by 10.
  15. Oct 19, 2025 · Losing run
    5 straight losses
    Sep 21, 2025 to Oct 19, 2025
  16. Oct 12, 2025 · Late loss
    Late loss to Indianapolis Colts
    Led or tied (27-24) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 27-31.
  17. Oct 5, 2025 · Blown lead
    Blew a 18-point lead vs Tennessee Titans
    Lost 21-22 after leading by 18.
  18. Sep 21, 2025 · Late loss
    Late loss to San Francisco 49ers
    Led or tied (13-13) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 15-16.
  19. Dec 8, 2024 · Losing run
    3 straight losses
    Nov 24, 2024 to Dec 8, 2024
  20. Dec 1, 2024 · Blown lead
    Blew a 13-point lead vs Minnesota Vikings
    Lost 22-23 after leading by 13.
  21. Oct 13, 2024 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 21 to Green Bay Packers
    13-34 · Week 6
  22. Sep 29, 2024 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 28 to Washington Commanders
    14-42 · Week 4
  23. Sep 8, 2024 · Blown lead
    Blew a 14-point lead vs Buffalo Bills
    Lost 28-34 after leading by 14.
  24. Jan 7, 2024 · Late loss
    Late loss to Seattle Seahawks
    Led or tied (20-13) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 20-21.
  25. Nov 26, 2023 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 23 to Los Angeles Rams
    14-37 · Week 12
  26. Nov 5, 2023 · Losing run
    6 straight losses
    Oct 1, 2023 to Nov 5, 2023
  27. Nov 5, 2023 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 27 to Cleveland Browns
    0-27 · Week 9
  28. Oct 15, 2023 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 17 to Los Angeles Rams
    9-26 · Week 6
  29. Oct 1, 2023 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 19 to San Francisco 49ers
    16-35 · Week 4
  30. Sep 17, 2023 · Blown lead
    Blew a 21-point lead vs New York Giants
    Lost 28-31 after leading by 21.
  31. Sep 17, 2023 · Losing run
    9 straight losses
    Nov 21, 2022 to Sep 17, 2023
  32. Jan 8, 2023 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 25 to San Francisco 49ers
    13-38 · Week 18
  33. Jan 1, 2023 · Late loss
    Late loss to Atlanta Falcons
    Led or tied (19-17) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 19-20.
  34. Dec 25, 2022 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    Lost 16-19 in overtime after leading by 10.
  35. Nov 27, 2022 · Blown lead
    Blew a 10-point lead vs Los Angeles Chargers
    Lost 24-25 after leading by 10.
  36. Nov 21, 2022 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 28 to San Francisco 49ers
    10-38 · Week 11
  37. Oct 9, 2022 · Late loss
    Late loss to Philadelphia Eagles
    Led or tied (17-17) inside the final 5 minutes, lost 17-20.
  38. Sep 11, 2022 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 23 to Kansas City Chiefs
    21-44 · Week 1
  39. Dec 25, 2021 · Losing run
    3 straight losses
    Dec 13, 2021 to Dec 25, 2021
  40. Dec 19, 2021 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 18 to Detroit Lions
    12-30 · Week 15
  41. Nov 14, 2021 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 24 to Carolina Panthers
    10-34 · Week 10

Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.