NFC West · Team dossier
2-4 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 126–178
Showing the 2025 regular season. Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.
Strongest receipts
The Arizona Cardinals lost 5 games after leading or being tied inside the final 5 minutes of regulation, tied 1st-most of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
The Arizona Cardinals went 3-14, tied 1st-worst of 32 teams, in the 2025 regular season.
The Arizona Cardinals lost 3 games after leading by 10 or more points, tied 2nd-most of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
The Arizona Cardinals lost 9 consecutive games (Nov 9, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026), tied 2nd-longest of 32 teams, in the 2025 regular season.
The Arizona Cardinals allowed 28.7 points per game, 4th-most of 32 teams, across 17 games in the 2025 regular season.
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 | 21 | Tied 14th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Giveaway rate | 1.96% | 14th-highest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Turnover margin | −2 | Tied 15th-worst of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Points scored per game | 20.9 | 10th-fewest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Scoring margin per game | −7.8 | 4th-worst of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Sack rate allowed | 8.3% | 10th-highest of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
| Penalty yards per game | 49.5 | 18th-most of 32 teams | 17 | Strong sample |
Misery Timeline
Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.