Arizona Cardinals Standings

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As of August 26, 2026, the Arizona Cardinals have not played a 2026 regular-season game. Their first regular-season game is scheduled

Arizona Cardinals Standings

Key Statistics

As of August 26, 2026, the Arizona Cardinals have not played a 2026 regular-season game. Their first regular-season game is scheduled for September 13, 2026, at the Los Angeles Chargers. The Cardinals are currently 1-2 in the 2026 preseason, but preseason results do not count toward NFL regular-season standings.

For the latest completed regular season, Arizona finished 3-14 in 2025, placing fourth in the NFC West. The Cardinals finished behind Seattle (14-3), the Los Angeles Rams (12-5) and San Francisco (12-5).

Arizona Cardinals 2026 Standings Status

CategoryArizona Cardinals
2026 regular-season record0-0
2026 NFC West positionNo regular-season position yet
2026 preseason record1-2
First 2026 regular-season gameSept. 13 at Los Angeles Chargers
2025 regular-season record3-14
2025 NFC West finish4th
2025 winning percentage.176
2025 points scored355
2025 points allowed488
2025 point differential-133
2025 division record0-6
2025 conference record3-9
2025 home record1-7
2025 road record2-7
2025 final streak9 losses

The NFL’s official standings list Arizona at 3-14-0, .176, with 355 points scored and 488 allowed in 2025.

2025 NFC West Standings

RankTeamWLTWin %PFPAPoint Diff.Division
1Seattle Seahawks1430.824483292+1914-2
2Los Angeles Rams1250.706518346+1724-2
3San Francisco 49ers1250.706437371+664-2
4Arizona Cardinals3140.176355488-1330-6

Career Overview

The Arizona Cardinals are one of the NFL’s oldest franchises and have operated continuously since 1920. The franchise began as the Chicago Cardinals, moved to St. Louis in 1960, to Phoenix in 1988 and adopted the Arizona Cardinals name in 1994.

The Cardinals have played 107 seasons from 1920 through 2026. At the start of the 2026 season, the franchise’s all-time regular-season record was 596-826-41, while its playoff record was 7-10.

Franchise CategoryCardinals Record/Result
First NFL season1920
Seasons through 2026107
All-time regular-season record596-826-41
All-time playoff record7-10
NFL championships2
Super Bowl appearances1
Super Bowl victories0
NFC championships1
NFC West titles3
Franchise location todayArizona
Home stadiumState Farm Stadium
2025 head coachJonathan Gannon
2026 head coachMike LaFleur

The franchise won NFL championships in 1925 and 1947, and its only conference championship of the Super Bowl era came in 2008, when Arizona reached Super Bowl XLIII.

Career Statistics

For a team, “career statistics” are best represented by franchise records rather than individual-player season totals.

Arizona Cardinals All-Time Franchise Statistics

CategoryCareer LeaderStatistic
Passing yardsJim Hart34,639
Passing touchdownsJim Hart209
Rushing yardsOttis Anderson7,999
Rushing touchdownsOttis Anderson46
ReceptionsLarry Fitzgerald1,432
Receiving yardsLarry Fitzgerald17,492
Receiving touchdownsLarry Fitzgerald121
Points scoredJim Bakken1,380
Approximate ValueLarry Fitzgerald138
Regular-season winsFranchise596
Regular-season lossesFranchise826
Regular-season tiesFranchise41
Playoff winsFranchise7
Playoff lossesFranchise10

Larry Fitzgerald’s franchise numbers are particularly significant. His 1,432 receptions and 17,492 receiving yards rank second in NFL history in both categories, behind Jerry Rice. He spent all 17 of his NFL seasons with the Cardinals.

Season-by-Season Stats

Arizona Cardinals Standings, 2016-2025

SeasonWLTWin %NFC West FinishPoints ForPoints AgainstPlayoffs
2016781.4692nd418362No
2017880.5003rd295361No
20183130.1884th225425No
20195101.3444th361442No
2020880.5003rd410367No
20211160.6472nd449366Lost Wild Card
20224130.2354th340449No
20234130.2354th330455No
2024890.4713rd400379No
20253140.1764th355488No

Recent Five Seasons

SeasonRecordNFC WestPFPAPoint Differential
202111-62nd449366+83
20224-134th340449-109
20234-134th330455-125
20248-93rd400379+21
20253-144th355488-133

The Cardinals’ 2021 season remains their strongest regular-season record of the last decade at 11-6. The team subsequently went 4-13 in both 2022 and 2023, improved to 8-9 in 2024, then fell to 3-14 in 2025.

2025 Game-by-Game Results

WeekOpponentResult
1at New Orleans SaintsW, 20-13
2Carolina PanthersW, 27-22
3at San Francisco 49ersL
4Seattle SeahawksL
5Tennessee TitansW
6Indianapolis ColtsL
7Green Bay PackersL
8Dallas CowboysL
9Bye
10at Seattle SeahawksL
11San Francisco 49ersL
12Jacksonville JaguarsL
13at Tampa Bay BuccaneersL
14Los Angeles RamsL
15Houston TexansL
16Atlanta FalconsL
17Cincinnati BengalsL
18Los Angeles RamsL

Arizona finished 2025 on a nine-game losing streak after opening the season 3-1.

Records

Franchise Records

RecordArizona Cardinals
All-time regular-season record596-826-41
Playoff record7-10
NFL championships2
Super Bowl appearances1
Super Bowl wins0
NFC championships1
NFC West championships3
First winning season1922, 8-3
First playoff appearance1947
First NFL championship1925
Most career passing yardsJim Hart, 34,639
Most career rushing yardsOttis Anderson, 7,999
Most career receptionsLarry Fitzgerald, 1,432
Most career receiving yardsLarry Fitzgerald, 17,492

Major Team Milestones

  • 1920: Became a charter member of the NFL.
  • 1925: Won the franchise’s first NFL championship.
  • 1947: Won its second NFL championship.
  • 1948: Returned to the NFL Championship Game.
  • 1960: Relocated from Chicago to St. Louis.
  • 1988: Relocated from St. Louis to Phoenix.
  • 1994: Became the Arizona Cardinals.
  • 2008: Won the NFC West and the NFC Championship and reached Super Bowl XLIII.
  • 2009: Won another NFC West title.
  • 2015: Won the NFC West with a 13-3 regular-season record.
  • 2021: Finished 11-6 and reached the playoffs.
  • 2026: Entered the season with a franchise record of 596-826-41.

Awards and Honors

The Cardinals’ historical honors include major team championships, league awards and a substantial representation in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Team Honors

HonorYears
NFL Championship1925
NFL Championship1947
NFC Championship2008
NFC West Championship2008
NFC West Championship2009
NFC West Championship2015

Major Cardinals Player Honors

PlayerMajor Honor
Larry Fitzgerald2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame
Larry Fitzgerald11 Pro Bowls
Larry Fitzgerald3 First-Team All-Pro selections
Larry Fitzgerald2008 NFL Offensive Player of the Year
Larry Fitzgerald2016 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
Kurt Warner2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame
Kurt Warner2× NFL MVP
Kurt Warner4 Pro Bowls
Kurt Warner2× First-Team All-Pro
Kurt Warner2008 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year
Aeneas Williams2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame
Larry Fitzgerald2015 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

Fitzgerald was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. His résumé includes 11 Pro Bowls, three first-team All-Pro selections and the 2008 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.

The Cardinals franchise has 23 Pro Football Hall of Famers according to the Hall of Fame’s team history, reflecting the franchise’s long history dating to 1920.


Performance Trends

2025 Standings Trend

Arizona’s 2025 season was defined by a sharp decline after a competitive opening stretch.

PhaseRecord
First 4 games3-1
Remaining 13 games0-13
Final record3-14
Final losing streak9 games

The Cardinals began 2025 with wins over New Orleans and Carolina, then lost 13 of their final 14 games. The final record of 3-14 was their worst since the 3-13 season in 2018.

Offensive and Defensive Production

Statistic2025 CardinalsNFL Rank
Points per game20.923rd
Points allowed per game28.729th
Total offense5,538 yards
Passing offense3,955 yards
Rushing offense1,583 yards
Point differential-133
Expected W-L5.4-11.6
SRS-4.3824th

The largest statistical weakness was defensive scoring: Arizona allowed 488 points, an average of 28.7 per game. The offense scored 355 points, leaving a -133 point differential.

10-Year Performance

From 2016 through 2025, Arizona went 61-102-2 in the regular season.

Measure, 2016-2025Result
Wins61
Losses102
Ties2
Games165
Winning percentage.375
Seasons above .5002
Seasons at .5002
Seasons below .5006
Playoff appearances1
NFC West titles1

The two winning seasons during this period were 2016 (7-8-1, technically below .500) — therefore not a winning season — and 2021 (11-6). Arizona’s other .500 season was 2017 at 8-8 and 2020 at 8-8. The decade therefore produced one season above .500: 2021.

Historical Context

Arizona’s current standings position contrasts sharply with the franchise’s long-term history. The Cardinals are the NFL’s oldest continuously operating professional football franchise, with their history beginning before the NFL itself was established in its modern form.

The franchise’s two NFL championships came in 1925 and 1947, decades before the Super Bowl era. Its most significant modern achievement came in 2008, when the Cardinals won the NFC Championship and reached Super Bowl XLIII.

Historical Standings Comparison

PeriodBest Regular-Season RecordWorst RecordDivision Titles
2016-202511-6 (2021)3-13 (2018)0
2008-201513-3 (2015)5-11 (2012)3
Franchise history13-3 (2015)Multiple 3-win seasons3 NFC West titles

The 2015 Cardinals remain the benchmark for the modern franchise, finishing 13-3, winning the NFC West and reaching the NFC Championship Game.

The 2025 team, at 3-14, was 10 wins below that 2015 standard. Its .176 winning percentage was also dramatically below the franchise’s 2021 playoff season, when Arizona finished 11-6 (.647).

Larry Fitzgerald provides another historical benchmark. His 1,432 receptions and 17,492 receiving yards rank second in NFL history, while his 121 receiving touchdowns rank sixth all-time according to the Cardinals.

Recent Form

The 2026 regular season has not started. Arizona’s first regular-season game is scheduled for September 13 at the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Cardinals are 1-2 in the 2026 preseason after three completed preseason games:

2026 Preseason GameResult
vs Carolina Panthers — Hall of Fame GameL, 30-33
at Las Vegas RaidersW, 27-14
vs Dallas CowboysL, 13-34
at Green Bay PackersScheduled Aug. 28

The NFL lists the Cardinals at 1-2 in preseason and their next game at Green Bay on August 28. These games do not affect the NFC West regular-season standings.

2026 Regular-Season Schedule

WeekOpponentLocation
1Los Angeles ChargersAway
2Seattle SeahawksHome
3San Francisco 49ersAway
4New York GiantsAway
5Detroit LionsHome
6Los Angeles RamsAway
7Denver BroncosHome
8Dallas CowboysAway
9Seattle SeahawksAway
10Los Angeles RamsHome
11Kansas City ChiefsAway
12Washington CommandersHome
13Philadelphia EaglesHome
14Bye
15New York JetsHome
16New Orleans SaintsAway
17Las Vegas RaidersHome
18San Francisco 49ersHome

Arizona’s 2026 regular-season schedule contains six NFC West games, with the division opponents being Seattle, San Francisco and the Los Angeles Rams.

Statistical Highlights

  • 2025 record: 3-14.
  • 2025 NFC West position: 4th.
  • 2025 winning percentage: .176.
  • 2025 division record: 0-6.
  • 2025 conference record: 3-9.
  • 2025 home record: 1-7.
  • 2025 road record: 2-7.
  • 2025 points scored: 355.
  • 2025 points allowed: 488.
  • 2025 point differential: -133.
  • 2025 points per game: 20.9.
  • 2025 points allowed per game: 28.7.
  • 2025 final losing streak: 9 games.
  • 2025 expected record: 5.4-11.6.
  • 2025 SRS: -4.38.
  • 2026 preseason record as of August 26: 1-2.
  • 2026 regular-season record: 0-0 because the regular season has not started.
  • First 2026 regular-season game: September 13 at the Los Angeles Chargers.
  • All-time regular-season record: 596-826-41.
  • All-time playoff record: 7-10.
  • NFL championships: 2.
  • Super Bowl appearances: 1.
  • Super Bowl victories: 0.
  • NFC championships: 1.
  • NFC West championships: 3.
  • Franchise passing-yardage leader: Jim Hart, 34,639.
  • Franchise rushing-yardage leader: Ottis Anderson, 7,999.
  • Franchise receiving-yardage leader: Larry Fitzgerald, 17,492.
  • Franchise receptions leader: Larry Fitzgerald, 1,432.
  • Franchise scoring leader: Jim Bakken, 1,380 points.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arizona Cardinals’ current standing?

As of August 26, 2026, Arizona has no 2026 regular-season standing yet because its regular-season opener is September 13. The Cardinals are 1-2 in the preseason, but preseason games do not count toward the NFL standings.

What was the Arizona Cardinals’ record in 2025?

The Cardinals finished the 2025 regular season 3-14, fourth in the NFC West.

Where did the Cardinals finish in the NFC West in 2025?

Arizona finished fourth, behind Seattle, the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco.

What is the Arizona Cardinals’ all-time record?

At the start of the 2026 season, the Cardinals’ all-time regular-season record was 596-826-41. Their playoff record was 7-10.

How many NFC West titles have the Cardinals won?

Arizona has won three NFC West division championships, in 2008, 2009 and 2015.

Have the Arizona Cardinals won a Super Bowl?

No. The Cardinals have made one Super Bowl appearance, reaching Super Bowl XLIII after the 2008 season, but they have never won a Super Bowl. The franchise does have two pre-Super Bowl-era NFL championships, from 1925 and 1947.

When is the Cardinals’ first regular-season game in 2026?

Arizona opens the 2026 regular season on September 13, 2026, at the Los Angeles Chargers.

Who are the Cardinals’ NFC West opponents in 2026?

Arizona plays the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams twice each during the 2026 regular season.

What was Arizona’s best recent regular-season record?

The Cardinals’ best record of the 2016-2025 period was 11-6 in 2021. Their best modern-era regular season was 13-3 in 2015, when they won the NFC West.

Who is the Cardinals’ all-time receiving leader?

Larry Fitzgerald is the franchise’s all-time receiving leader with 1,432 receptions, 17,492 receiving yards and 121 receiving touchdowns.

Who is the Cardinals’ all-time passing leader?

Jim Hart is the Cardinals’ all-time passing leader with 34,639 passing yards and 209 touchdown passes.

Who is the Cardinals’ all-time rushing leader?

Ottis Anderson holds the franchise rushing record with 7,999 yards and 46 rushing touchdowns.

Sources and References

Data note: The 2026 regular-season standings cannot yet be verified because the regular season has not started. The 2026 preseason record is reported separately and should not be treated as an NFL regular-season standings record. The latest completed regular-season standings are therefore the 2025 Arizona Cardinals standings: 3-14, fourth in the NFC West.

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