The Arizona Cardinals finished last season 8-9, their best record since making the playoffs in 2021, and thereās reason to believe they could take another step forward in 2025. While theyāre not viewed as a top contender yet, the Cards are firmly on the rise. They opened preseason with a 20-17 win over the Chiefs, and even though the starters saw limited action, the running game and defensive line both made a strong impression. Arizona closes out preseason at home hosting the Las Vegas Raiders on August 23.
The Cardinals' playoff chances for the 2025-26 season reflect cautious optimism at Arizona sportsbooks listing them at +115 odds. Below, you can find more details about Arizona's path to the postseason this year.
Current Arizona Cardinals Playoff Chances for 2025-26
Weāre just a few weeks away from the NFL season kicking off. Odds will shift as the year goes on, but sometimes the best value comes when you bet early. Hereās where the Cardinalsā futures odds stand with sportsbooks heading into the season:
| š Playoff Chances: | 46.5% chance (+115) |
| š Miss Playoffs: | 58.3% chance (-140) |
| ā Win NFC West: | 19.1% chance (+425) |
| š„ Win NFC: | 3.9% chance (+2500) |
| š Win Super Bowl: | 1.8% chance (+5500) |
| š Regular Season Wins: | O/U 9.5 (+125/-150) |
| ā Playoff Odds Last Verified: | August 22, 2025 |
What Are the Chances the Cardinals Make the Playoffs?
The Cardinals have a 46.5% chance to make the playoffs based on odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. Odds translate directly into implied probability, which is how sportsbooks frame the Cardinalsā playoff chances. These numbers will keep shifting right up until Week 1 and then throughout the season.
Who Do the Cardinals Play Next?
After falling to the Broncos in Denver in their second preseason game, the Cardinals will wrap up the preseason at home against the Raiders on August 23.
The Cardinals have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL for the 2025-26 season. Theyāll open the regular season on the road against the New Orleans Saints on September 7, then return home the following week to host the Carolina Panthers for their season opener on September 14. Opening odds list Arizona as the favorites in both games.
2025 Cardinals Schedule and Results
Arizona has two key games early in the season. In Week 3, they head to San Francisco to face the 49ers, playing right at the site of Super Bowl 60. In Week 4, the Cardinals return home for a Thursday Night Football divisional showdown against the Seahawks. After their Week 8 bye, Arizona hits primetime again 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, ML -265 | TBD |
| Week 2 vs Panthers | AZ -4.5, ML -218 | TBD |
| Week 3 at 49ers | AZ +3.5, ML +164 | TBD |
| Week 4 vs Seahawks | AZ -2.5, ML -135 | TBD |
| Week 5 vs Titans | AZ -5.5, ML -238 | TBD |
| Week 6 at Colts | AZ -1.5, ML -125 | TBD |
| Week 7 vs Packers | AZ +1.5, ML +100 | TBD |
| 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 have the second-longest odds to win the NFC West in 2025 at +425. 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.
- San Francisco 49ers +150
- Los Angeles Rams +195
- Arizona Cardinals +425
- Seattle Seahawks +550
The Cardinals finished in third place in the NFC West last season. Here are the 2024-25 standings:
- Los Angeles Rams 10-7
- Seattle Seahawks 10-7
- Arizona Cardinals 8-9
- San Francisco 49ers 6-11
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 +425 to win the division and +2500 to win the NFC, the sixth-longest odds among NFC teams. Since the season hasn't kicked off, itās still early to know exactly where teams will stand in the wild card race. As long as Arizona focuses on racking up wins across the board, they can be legitimate playoff contenders.
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 has a chance to make the playoffs since the 2025-26 season has not yet started. After finishing last season with eight wins and being active in free agency, Arizona has high hopes to make the postseason. Ahead of the season, the Cards have a 46.5% chance of advancing to the postseason.
No, the Cardinals were eliminated from playoff contention last season after their loss in Week 16. Arizona has a 58.3% chance of missing the playoffs in the 2025-26 season based on -140 odds at DraftKings sportsbook. These odds will fluctuate throughout the season.
The Cardinals' chances of making the playoffs in 2025 are 46.5%. This is based on +115 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 20.8% chance of winning the division based on +380 odds on FanDuel. The Cards have +425 odds on DraftKings.
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.
