The Arizona Cardinals have fallen short of expectations this season. As quickly as their dominant MNF win over the Cowboys brought some life back to the team, it was shattered by an embarrassing Week 10 loss to the Seahawks, a Week 11 loss to the 49ers, and most recently to the Jags in Week 12. Arizona now sits at 3-8, last in the NFC West. Next up, the Cardinals take on the Bucs in Tampa Bay on November 30.
We are tracking Arizona's playoff chances for the 2025–26 season at Arizona sportsbooks. 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 a little over the halfway mark and odds will continue to shift as the weeks go by. Here’s a look at where the Cardinals’ futures odds stand in Week 13:
| 👍 Playoff Chances: | 0.3% chance (+40000) |
| ⭐ Win NFC West: | OTB |
| 🔥 Win NFC: | 0.1% chance (+80000) |
| 🏆 Win Super Bowl: | 0.1% chance (+100000) |
| 🏈 Regular Season Wins: | O/U 5.5 (+150/-180) |
| ✅ Playoff Odds Last Verified: | November 26, 2025 |
What Are the Chances the Cardinals Make the Playoffs?
The Cardinals have a slim 0.3% 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 Cardinals’ playoff chances.
Who Do the Cardinals Play Next?
The Cardinals were predicted to have one of the NFL’s easiest schedules this season but have already dropped eight games. Arizona will look to bounce back in Tampa Bay against the Bucs in Week 13.
2025 Cardinals Schedule and Results
Arizona had two key games early in the season. In Week 3, the Cardinals traveled to San Francisco to face the 49ers at the site of Super Bowl 60. In Week 4, they returned home for a Thursday Night Football divisional showdown against the Seahawks, but dropped both matchups. After falling to Seattle and then the 49ers again, the Cardinals most recently lost to the Jags.
| Cardinals Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 at Saints | AZ -6.5, ML -298 | ⭐ W 20-13 |
| Week 2 vs Panthers | AZ -6.5, ML -298 | ⭐ W 27-22 |
| Week 3 at 49ers | AZ +3, ML +136 | ❌ L 16-15 |
| Week 4 vs Seahawks | AZ -1.5, ML -115 | ❌ L 23-20 |
| Week 5 vs Titans | AZ -8.5, ML -410 | ❌ L 22-21 |
| Week 6 at Colts | AZ +7, ML +260 | ❌ L 31-27 |
| Week 7 vs Packers | AZ +6.5, ML +275 | ❌ L 27-23 |
| Week 8 BYE | - | - |
| Week 9 at Cowboys | AZ +2.5, ML +124 | ⭐ W 27-17 |
| Week 10 at Seahawks | AZ +6.5, ML +245 | ❌ L 44-22 |
| Week 11 vs 49ers | AZ +2.5, ML +124 | ❌ L 41-22 |
| Week 12 vs Jaguars | AZ +2.5, ML +124 | ❌ L 27-24 |
| Week 13 at Buccaneers | AZ +2.5, ML +114 | 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 had the longest odds to win the NFC West all season, but odds are now off the board. 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 are 0-4 against the division.
- Los Angeles Rams -425
- Seattle Seahawks +450
- San Francisco 49ers +1400
- Arizona Cardinals OTB
The Cardinals finished in third place in the NFC West last season. Here are the current standings:
- Los Angeles Rams 9-2
- Seattle Seahawks 8-3
- San Francisco 49ers 7-4
- Arizona Cardinals 3-8
Where Are the Cardinals in the NFC Wild Card Race?
The Cardinals didn’t clinch an NFC Wild Card spot in 2024, but strong performances in key games down the stretch could put them in the mix for a playoff berth. Currently, the Cardinals sit at +50000 to win the division and +80000 to win the NFC, the fourth-longest odds among NFC teams. It’s only Week 12, so the Wild Card picture is still open, and we’ll be watching closely to see how it unfolds.
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 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 2025–26 season is at the halfway mark. After finishing last year with eight wins and staying active in free agency, the Cardinals entered the season with high hopes. But a 3-8 record has dropped their playoff chances to 0.3%.
No, the Cardinals were eliminated from playoff contention last season after their loss in Week 16. Arizona has a 99.0% chance of missing the playoffs in the 2025-26 season based on -10000 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. These odds will fluctuate throughout the rest of the season.
The Cardinals' chances of making the playoffs in 2025 are 0.3%. This is based on +40000 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. But Arizona's odds to win the division are off the board at most sportsbooks. The Rams 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.
