Key Takeaways:
The Cardinals were not expected to be playoff contenders in 2023 their star QB missing around half of the games and a roster devoid of top-end talent.
So, it should come as little surprise that the Cardinals were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention well before Week 18.
The best Arizona sportsbooks carried their long odds all throughout the season.
The Cardinals playoff chances are 27.8% for the 2024 season. Note that you can check out Arizona sports betting promos to potentially improve the odds of any NFL bet.
The table below tracks the Cardinals chances to win the NFC West, the NFC conference and Super Bowl LVIII per odds from DraftKings Arizona:
| 💪 Cardinals Playoff Chances | 23.3% chance (+330) |
| 🏆 Cardinals Win Super Bowl | 1% chance (+10000) |
| 👑 Cardinals Win NFC | 1.96% chance (+5000) |
| 🔥 Cardinals Win NFC West | 7.14% chance (+1300) |
| ✅ Odds Last Verified by Expert | April 26, 2024 |
The ESPN Football Power Index is also an excellent tool for gauging a team’s playoff chances and Cardinals Super Bowl odds.
| vs. Chicago Bears | Odds TBD |
| vs. Detroit Lions | Odds TBD |
| vs. Los Angeles Chargers | Odds TBD |
| vs. Los Angeles Rams | Odds TBD |
| vs. New England Patriots | Odds TBD |
| vs. New York Jets | Odds TBD |
| vs. San Francisco 49ers | Odds TBD |
| vs. Seattle Seahawks | Odds TBD |
| vs. Washington Commanders | Odds TBD |
| at Buffalo Bills | Odds TBD |
| at Carolina Panthers | Odds TBD |
| at Green Bay Packers | Odds TBD |
| at Los Angeles Rams | Odds TBD |
| at Miami Dolphins | Odds TBD |
| at Minnesota Vikings | Odds TBD |
| at San Francisco 49ers | Odds TBD |
| at Seattle Seahawks | Odds TBD |
| 📆 Week 1 at Washington Commanders | Commanders 20, Cardinals 16 |
| 📆 Week 2 vs New York Giants | Giants 31, Cardinals 288 |
| 📆 Week 3 vs Dallas Cowboys | Cardinals 28, Cowboys 16 |
| 📆 Week 4 at San Francisco 49ers | 49ers 35, Cardinals 16 |
| 📆 Week 5 vs Cincinnati Bengals | Bengals 34, Cardinals 20 |
| 📆 Week 6 at Los Angeles Rams | Rams 26, Cardinals 9 |
| 📆 Week 7 at Seattle Seahawks | Seahawks 20, Cardinals 10 |
| 📆 Week 8 vs Baltimore Ravens | Ravens 31, Cardinals 24 |
| 📆 Week 9 at Cleveland Browns | Browns 27, Cardinals 0 |
| 📆 Week 10 vs Atlanta Falcons | Cardinals 25, Falcons 23 |
| 📆 Week 11 at Houston Texans | Texans 21, Cardinals 16 |
| 📆 Week 12 vs Los Angeles Rams | Rams 37, Cardinals 14 |
| 📆 Week 13 at Pittsburgh Steelers | Cardinals 24, Steelers 10 |
| 📆 Week 14 | BYE WEEK |
| 📆 Week 15 vs San Francisco 49ers | 49ers 45, Cardinals 19 |
| 📆 Week 16 at Chicago Bears | Bears 27, Cardinals 16 |
| 📆 Week 17 at Philadelphia Eagles | Cardinals 35, Eagles 31 |
| 📆 Week 18 vs Seattle Seahawks | Seahawks 21, Cardinals 20 |
As the season rolls on, we’ll track the big moves for the Cardinals. Below is a look at the key transactions and developments in the desert:
The Cardinals did not make the playoffs in 2023. Now the big question is whether they'll stick with quarterback Kyler Murray in 2024, or move in a different direction. We'll know more after free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft. Arizona picks fourth overall this year, putting them in prime position to either take a QB or a top playmaker.
When odds are available, you can head over to BetMGM AZ and other sportsbooks, like FanDuel, bet365, Caesars and more, to wager on other teams and other outcomes.
Betting in Arizona is legal online and at retail locations for anyone over the age of 21. Located less than five hours from Las Vegas, that comes as little surprise.
The Cardinals finished the season 4-13 and have already moved onto the 2024 season. Retained is coach Jonathan Gannon for his second season in the desert with, what many believe, will be Kyler Murray as his starting quarterback. While some believe Murray could be traded this offseason, the plan is to keep him under center.
With the new league year and free agency kicking off March 13, the Cardinals will make a number of roster moves to help shape the team for 2024 and beyond.
The Cardinals have a chance to make the playoffs in 2024, though their odds are likely to be long.
The Cardinals did not make the playoffs in 2023-24, but have a chance to bounce back and make it in 2024-25.
The Cardinals finished fourth in the NFC West in 2023. Here were the final standings:
Finishing 4-13, the Cardinals were one of the first teams eliminated from playoff contention in the NFC.
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There was no wild-card path for the Cardinals. They did not make it in the postseason in 2023.
There was no seed for the Cardinals, who failed to make the playoffs in 2023.
Cardinals fans generally root against NFC West teams, including the Rams, Seahawks and 49ers. Additionally, you'll want to root against teams that stand in the way of Arizona obtaining a playoff seed.
While the Cardinals were officially eliminated in December, the truth is the outcome was decided over the offseason when the front office essentially tore things down in order to build it back up, hopefully better.
Playing hard, being well coached and setting things up for a better '24 is the goal. Head coach Jonathan Gannon is looking to instill a culture that will carry the team as it attempts to improve its roster over the coming offseason. Getting a better feel for what the team has in Kyler Murray as barrels toward another top draft pick is of great importance, too. At this point in the season we really don't know whether or not Gannon has what it takes or Murray is the guy to lead the team into the future. It's not ideal, but it's reality.
The Cardinals' playoff chances are 23.3% based on +330 odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. Their chances are low due to a disappointing 2023 season.
Yes, the Arizona Cardinals missed the 2023-24 playoffs. It remains to be seen whether they can bounce back and make it in 2024.
No, the Cardinals were officially eliminated from playoff contention well before they wrapped up their Week 18 game against the Seattle Seahawks.
When odds are available, you can bet on the Cardinals' playoff odds at one of the many legal sportsbooks in Arizona. You must be 21 or older and within state lines to place bets.
Author
Adam has covered sports in Arizona for more than 10 years as a reporter, columnist and radio/podcast host. Along with covering the Cardinals here, he currently writes for AZDesertSwarm.com. When not writing Adam can be found enjoying time with his family and attempting to get better at smoking meats while drinking a craft beer.
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