The Arizona Cardinals sit at 2ā5 after another heartbreaking loss, this time to the Packers in Week 7. Theyāll look to bounce back on the road against the Cowboys for MNF on November 3 after their bye week. Kyler Murray has missed back-to-back games but is expected to return for the matchup against Dallas. If not, Jacoby Brissett will remain the starting quarterback.
Expectations for the Cards have fallen short so far this season and Arizona's playoff chances for 2025ā26 have shifted at Arizona sportsbooks, reflecting their slow start. Below, you can find more details on the Arizona Cardinals' path to the postseason.
Current Arizona Cardinals Playoff Chances for 2025-26
The NFL 2025 season is underway, and odds will keep shifting as the weeks go by. Often, the best value comes from betting early. Hereās a look at where the Cardinalsā futures odds stand after losing five in a row:
| š Playoff Chances: | 7.1% chance (+1300) |
| š Miss Playoffs: | 97.8% chance (-4500) |
| ā Win NFC West: | 0.99% chance (+10000) |
| š„ Win NFC: | 0.7% chance (+15000) |
| š Win Super Bowl: | 0.3% chance (+30000) |
| š Regular Season Wins: | O/U 5.5 (-165/+140) |
| ā Playoff Odds Last Verified: | October 20, 2025 |
What Are the Chances the Cardinals Make the Playoffs?
The Cardinals have a 7.1% chance to make the playoffs based on odds from sportsbooks such as DraftKings Sportsbook. Odds translate directly into implied probability, which is how sportsbooks frame the Cardinalsā playoff chances.
Who Do the Cardinals Play Next?
The Cardinals have one of the NFLās easiest schedules this season but have already dropped five games. Arizona will try to turn things around in Week 9 against Dallas after their bye week.
2025 Cardinals Schedule and Results
Arizona had two key games early in the season. In Week 3, they traveled to San Francisco to face the 49ers at the site of Super Bowl 60. In Week 4, the Cardinals returned home for a Thursday Night Football divisional showdown against the Seahawks, but dropped both matchups. After their Week 8 bye, Arizona will be back in primetime in Week 9 with a Monday Night Football trip to Dallas to face the Cowboys.
| Cardinals Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 at Saints | AZ -6.5, ML -298 | ā W 20-13 |
| Week 2 vs Panthers | AZ -6.5, ML -298 | ā W 27-22 |
| Week 3 at 49ers | AZ +3, ML +136 | ā L 16-15 |
| Week 4 vs Seahawks | AZ -1.5, ML -115 | ā L 23-20 |
| Week 5 vs Titans | AZ -8.5, ML -410 | ā L 22-21 |
| Week 6 at Colts | AZ +7, ML +260 | ā L 31-27 |
| Week 7 vs Packers | AZ +6.5, ML +275 | ā L 27-23 |
| Week 8 BYE | - | - |
| Week 9 at Cowboys | AZ +1.5, ML +102 | TBD |
| Week 10 at Seahawks | AZ +1.5, ML +100 | TBD |
| Week 11 vs 49ers | AZ +1.5, ML +100 | TBD |
| Week 12 vs Jaguars | AZ -3, ML -155 | TBD |
| Week 13 at Buccaneers | AZ +3.5, ML +150 | TBD |
| Week 14 vs Rams | AZ +1.5, ML -102 | TBD |
| Week 15 at Texans | AZ +2.5, ML +110 | TBD |
| Week 16 vs Falcons | AZ -3.5, ML -175 | TBD |
| Week 17 at Bengals | AZ +3.5, ML -110 | TBD |
| Week 18 at Rams | AZ +3.5, ML +145 | TBD |
Who Should the Cardinals Root for and Against Each Week?
Cardinals fans should root against the other teams in the NFC West: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks. Especially if Arizona is last in the division. When the playoffs get closer, Cardinals fans should root against any team that has a better record and could impact the Cardinals' playoff chances.
Cardinals Playoff Picture
Where Are the Cardinals in the NFC West Divisional Race?
Arizona currently has the longest odds to win the NFC West in 2025 at +10000. Last season, the Cardinals went 3-3 in the division, showing they can compete but still have work to do. In a stacked NFC, winning the division is the most reliable path to the postseason, but they have already dropped two divisional games.
- San Francisco 49ers +145
- Los Angeles Rams +140
- Seattle Seahawks +310
- Arizona Cardinals +10000
The Cardinals finished in third place in the NFC West last season. Here are the current standings:
- San Francisco 49ers 5-2
- Los Angeles Rams 5-2
- Seattle Seahawks 4-2
- Arizona Cardinals 2-5
Where Are the Cardinals in the NFC Wild Card Race?
The Cardinals didnāt clinch an NFC Wild Card spot in 2024, but strong performances in key games this season could put them in the mix for a playoff berth. Currently, the Cardinals sit at +10000 to win the division and +15000 to win the NFC, the seventh-longest odds among NFC teams. Since there is plenty of season left, itās still early to know exactly where teams will stand in the wild card race.
Notable Cardinals Matchups This Season
Where to Bet on the Arizona Cardinals Making the Playoffs
To bet on the Cardinals to make the playoffs and other NFL futures for the upcoming season, you can head over to BetMGM AZ and other sportsbooks, like FanDuel, bet365, Caesars, DraftKings, and more. Betting in Arizona is legal online and at retail locations for anyone over the age of 21.
Looking at the Cardinals Playoff History & Results
The Cardinals have had a bleak playoff history overall, having played in just 17 postseason games despite being the oldest professional football franchise in the country. They hold a 7-10 playoff record and have yet to win a Super Bowl, though they did capture an NFL championship before the Super Bowl era. In 2008, the Cardinals won the NFC Championship to advance to Super Bowl 43 but fell to the Steelers. Their most recent playoff appearance was in 2021, with their last postseason victory coming in 2015.
Cardinals Playoff Chances & Scenarios FAQs
Yes, Arizona still has a chance to make the playoffs since the 2025ā26 season is just getting underway. After finishing last year with eight wins and staying active in free agency, the Cardinals entered the season with high hopes. But a 2ā5 start has dropped their playoff chances to 7.1%.
No, the Cardinals were eliminated from playoff contention last season after their loss in Week 16. Arizona has a 97.8% chance of missing the playoffs in the 2025-26 season based on -4500 odds at FanDuel Sportsbook. These odds will fluctuate throughout the season.
The Cardinals' chances of making the playoffs in 2025 are 7.1%. This is based on +1300 odds to make the playoffs at DraftKings Sportsbook. Arizona has not reached the playoffs since the 2021 season and hasn't won a playoff game since 2015.
The Cardinals' odds to make the playoffs are available at DraftKings Sportsbook and other legal sportsbooks in Arizona. You can bet on the Cardinals' playoff odds and other NFL futures at one of the many legal sportsbooks in Arizona. You must be 21 or older and within state lines to place bets.
The Cardinals can make the playoffs by either winning the NFC West or earning one of three NFC Wild Card spots. Arizona has a 0.7% chance of winning the division based on +15000 odds on DraftKings. The 49ers have the best odds to win the division.
The Cardinals last made the playoffs in 2021, losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round. Arizona's last playoff win was in the 2015-16 season when they defeated the Green Bay Packers in overtime in the NFC Divisional round.
The Arizona Cardinals' last postseason win was against the Green Bay Packers in the 2015-16 divisional round, 26-20 in overtime. Arizona went on to lose to the Carolina Panthers in the 2015-16 NFC Championship Game, 49-15.
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Wes is an editor and writer for BetArizona.com. Based out of the Kansas City area, Wes has covered sports professionally since 2015 with a strong emphasis on sports betting and the NFL, though he's also covered pro wrestling, UFC, college sports and more.
