The Arizona Cardinals have fallen short of expectations this season and have been eliminated from the playoffs after a loss to the Bucs in Week 13.Next up, the Cardinals travel to face the Bengals in Week 17 and will close out the season in Los Angeles against the Rams. With futures odds off the board, the 3-12 Cardinals are now turning their attention to the 2026 draft.
We are still tracking Arizona's weekly game odds for the 2025–26 season at Arizona sportsbooks. Below, you can find more details on the Arizona Cardinals' odds each week.
Current Arizona Cardinals Playoff Chances for 2025-26
We are in Week 16 of the NFL season. With the Cardinals’ 3-12 record, they would hold around the seventh overall pick in the 2026 draft if the season ended today.
| 👍 Playoff Chances: | OTB |
| ⭐ Win NFC West: | OTB |
| 🔥 Win NFC: | OTB |
| 🏆 Win Super Bowl: | OTB |
| 🏈 Regular Season Wins: | O/U 3.5 (-290/+235) |
| ✅ Playoff Odds Last Verified: | December 22, 2025 |
What Are the Chances the Cardinals Make the Playoffs?
The Cardinals chances to make the playoffs are off the board at sportsbooks such as DraftKings Sportsbook. With just three wins on the season so far, Arizona has been eliminated from playoff contention.
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 12 games. Arizona will look to bounce on the road against the Bengals in Week 17.
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. The Cardinals are currently on a seven-game losing streak.
| 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 | ❌ L 20-17 |
| Week 14 vs Rams | AZ +8.5, ML +340 | ❌ L 45-17 |
| Week 15 at Texans | AZ +9.5, ML +440 | ❌ L 20-40 |
| Week 16 vs Falcons | AZ +2.5, ML +110 | ❌ L 26-19 |
| Week 17 at Bengals | AZ +7, ML +300 | TBD |
| Week 18 at Rams | AZ +4.5, ML +180 | TBD |
Who Should the Cardinals Root for and Against Each Week?
Cardinals fans should root against the other teams in the NFC West: the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks. Since Arizona is missing the playoffs and fans are hoping the Cardinals can secure a top-ten draft pick, they should root for teams with a worse record such as the Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, and Las Vegas Raiders.
Cardinals Playoff Picture
Where Are the Cardinals in the NFC West Divisional Race?
Arizona 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 the Cards are 0-5 against the division.
- Seattle Seahawks -125
- Los Angeles Rams +225
- San Francisco 49ers +370
- Arizona Cardinals OTB
The Cardinals finished in third place in the NFC West last season. Here are the current standings:
- Seattle Seahawks 12-3
- Los Angeles Rams 11-4
- San Francisco 49ers 10-4
- Arizona Cardinals 3-12
Where Are the Cardinals in the NFC Wild Card Race?
The Cardinals didn’t clinch an NFC Wild Card spot in 2024, and they won’t this season either. Arizona was expected to contend for a wild card but fell short, with seven losses decided by five points or fewer. They’ll finish out the regular season and then turn their attention toward the 2026 draft.
Notable Cardinals Matchups This Season
Where to Bet on the Arizona Cardinals Making the Playoffs
To bet on the Cardinals each week or wager on 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
No, Arizona does not have a chance to make the playoffs this season after being officially eliminated. The Cardinals recorded their 12th loss of the season in Week 16, and their chances of making the playoffs have now faded completely.
No, the Cardinals were eliminated from playoff contention last season after their Week 16 loss. This season, the Arizona Cardinals were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 13. With a 3–12 record, they currently hold around the seventh overall pick in the 2026 draft, though that could change as the season concludes.
The Arizona Cardinals’ chances of making the playoffs in the 2025-26 season are now off the board after they were officially eliminated. Arizona lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13, removing them from the 2025–26 playoff picture.
The Cardinals’ odds to make the playoffs are off the board at sportsbooks, but other NFL odds are available on DraftKings Sportsbook and other legal sportsbooks in Arizona. You must be 21 or older and within state lines to place bets.
The Cardinals could have made the playoffs by either winning the NFC West or earning one of the three NFC Wild Card spots. Unfortunately, the Cardinals will fail to do either this season and will miss the playoffs for the fourth straight year.
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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