Arizona Cardinals Power Ranking 2026

Arizona Cardinals logo
Tier 5: Long ShotsNFC West, 4th
Power rank32of 32, Week 8
Record
2-5
PRT Score
23.3
Elo
1374
Form
-39
Projected
6-11

The Arizona Cardinals are No. 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 2-5 record and a PRT Score of 23.3, which puts them in Tier 5, Long Shots. Their Elo rating of 1374 ranks 30th in the league, and they have lost 39 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 5.7 wins, a 6-11 finish, with the 24th toughest remaining schedule.

Cardinals at Cowboys: Next Game

Arizona Cardinals logoCardinalsNo. 32, 2-5
atSun, Nov 11:00 PM ETWeek 8
Dallas Cowboys logoCowboysNo. 21, 3-4

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 23.3PRT Score45.8
  • 1374Elo1458
  • -39Form+15
  • -1.5Net yards per play-0.3
  • -9.4Points per game margin+1.3

Cardinals Remaining Schedule and Projection

10 games left. The model expects about 3.7 more wins, for a projected 6-11 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1489, the 24th toughest schedule left in the NFL.

  1. Wk 8atDallas Cowboys logoDallas CowboysNo. 21Nov 131%
  2. Wk 9atSeattle Seahawks logoSeattle SeahawksNo. 1Nov 811%
  3. Wk 10vsLos Angeles Rams logoLos Angeles RamsNo. 9Nov 1530%
  4. Wk 11atKansas City Chiefs logoKansas City ChiefsNo. 7Nov 2222%
  5. Wk 12vsWashington Commanders logoWashington CommandersNo. 25Nov 2956%
  6. Wk 13vsPhiladelphia Eagles logoPhiladelphia EaglesNo. 30Dec 652%
  7. Wk 15vsNew York Jets logoNew York JetsNo. 23Dec 2060%
  8. Wk 16atNew Orleans Saints logoNew Orleans SaintsNo. 26Dec 2736%
  9. Wk 17vsLas Vegas Raiders logoLas Vegas RaidersNo. 27Jan 354%
  10. Wk 18vsSan Francisco 49ers logoSan Francisco 49ersNo. 2Jan 1023%

Percent is the model win chance for the Cardinals with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

Cardinals Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Turnover margin+213th
  • Third down rate allowed39.7%15th
  • Yards per game313.922nd

Weaknesses

  • Net yards per play-1.532nd
  • Red zone scoring42.9%32nd
  • Yards per play allowed6.131st

Cardinals Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 7 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play4.629th
  • Yards per play allowed6.131st
  • Net yards per play-1.532nd
  • Yards per game313.922nd
  • Yards allowed per game354.324th
  • Third down conversion37.7%24th
  • Third down rate allowed39.7%15th
  • Red zone scoring42.9%32nd
  • Turnover margin+213th
  • Points per game margin-9.430th

Cardinals Elo Rating by Game

1356138514151444Start: 1391StartWk 1: 1432Wk 1Wk 2: 1420Wk 2Wk 3: 1413Wk 3Wk 4: 1395Wk 4Wk 5: 1368Wk 5Wk 6: 1388Wk 6Wk 7: 1374Wk 7
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

Cardinals 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 7L16-30vsDenver Broncos logoDenver BroncosNo. 8-14.1 Elo
  2. Wk 6W18-16atLos Angeles Rams logoLos Angeles RamsNo. 9+20.5 Elo
  3. Wk 5L21-45vsDetroit Lions logoDetroit LionsNo. 14-27.0 Elo
  4. Wk 4L24-36atNew York Giants logoNew York GiantsNo. 19-18.5 Elo
  5. Wk 3L30-36atSan Francisco 49ers logoSan Francisco 49ersNo. 2-6.3 Elo
  6. Wk 2L7-31vsSeattle Seahawks logoSeattle SeahawksNo. 1-12.8 Elo
  7. Wk 1W26-14atLos Angeles Chargers logoLos Angeles ChargersNo. 28+41.9 Elo

Cardinals Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 32 2-5

NFC West Power Rankings

NFC West

  1. 1Seattle Seahawks logoSeattle Seahawks4-3, next vs CHI Mon76.4
  2. 2San Francisco 49ers logoSan Francisco 49ers6-1, next vs LV Sun74.7
  3. 9Los Angeles Rams logoLos Angeles Rams3-4, next vs LAC Sun63.3
  4. 32Arizona Cardinals logoArizona Cardinals2-5, next at DAL Sun23.3

Cardinals Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the Arizona Cardinals ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The Arizona Cardinals are No. 32 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 23.3 and an Elo rating of 1374. That places them in Tier 5, Long Shots.

What is the Arizona Cardinals record in 2026?

The Arizona Cardinals are 2-5. They have scored 142 points and allowed 208, a margin of -9.4 per game.

Who do the Arizona Cardinals play next?

The Arizona Cardinals visit the Dallas Cowboys (No. 21) on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Cardinals a 31% chance to win.

What is the Arizona Cardinals projected record?

About 5.7 wins, or a 6-11 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 24th toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.

How efficient are the Arizona Cardinals on offense and defense?

The Arizona Cardinals gain 4.6 yards per play, 29th in the NFL, and allow 6.1, 31st. That is a net of -1.5 yards per play.

How do the Arizona Cardinals rank in the NFC West?

4th of four by power rating. The NFC West order is Seahawks (No. 1), 49ers (No. 2), Rams (No. 9), Cardinals (No. 32).

Have the Arizona Cardinals played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1561, the 1st toughest schedule played in the league.

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