Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are 3-5, fourth in the NFC West. Next they visit the Seattle Seahawks. Bye: Week 14.
Record
- Record
- 3-5
- Division
- NFC West
- Streak
- W1
- Last 5
- 2-3
Cardinals Week 9 outlook
The Cardinals snapped a three-game skid with a 18-16 win at the Rams, improving to 3-8 against the point in close games and 3-5 overall. The offense has still scored just 175 points on the season against 238 allowed, a gap that shows up in a tough road trip to Seattle, where the market gives Arizona only a 16.8 percent win chance. A second straight win would require the defense to hold up without Walter Nolen III, out with an ankle injury, while Max Melton is questionable to play through a knee issue in the secondary.
For fantasy purposes, Trey McBride is the clear focal point, projected for 14.5 points against a Seattle defense ranked 5th-easiest versus tight ends. Michael Wilson, questionable with his own injury, still carries a strong 11.0 projection against the league's most generous matchup for receivers if he's active. At quarterback, Gardner Minshew II projects for 12.5 points with Seattle ranked 2nd-easiest against passers. Tyler Allgeier offers a steady floor at 10.0 points, while Jeremiyah Love's questionable status and modest 5.5 projection make him a lower priority this week. Offensive line questions, with Jon Gaines II out and Hjalte Froholdt questionable, add some risk to the passing game's protection.
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2026 season so far
Through 8 games: 3-5, 4th in the NFC West. They have scored 175 points and allowed 238 across 8 games, 21.9 for and 29.8 against per game. They won their last game. Jacoby Brissett leads in passing yards (1,962); Tyler Allgeier leads in rushing yards (339); Trey McBride leads in receiving yards (609).
Next game
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks ·
Injuries
- Isaiah AdamsOGQuestionable
- Jon Gaines IIOGOut
- Bam KnightRBOut
- Jayden WilliamsOTOut
- Max MeltonCBQuestionable
- Walter Nolen IIIDTQuestionable
Cardinals fantasy players this week
- 1Trey McBrideTE14.5
- 2Gardner Minshew IIQB13.0
- 3Michael WilsonWR10.5
- 4Tyler AllgeierRB10.0
- 5Jacoby BrissettQB10.0
- 6Chad RylandK7.3
- 7Jeremiyah LoveRB5.5
- 8Bam KnightRB4.5
- 9Kendrick BourneWR4.5
- 10James ConnerRB4.0
Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.
Latest Cardinals news
The Ravens have officially acquired Jacoby Brissett in a trade with the Cardinals, with Arizona restructuring his contract as part of the deal. Baltimore and Arizona also swapped Day 3 draft picks to complete the transaction. Brissett now joins the Ravens' quarterback room behind Lamar Jackson.
Reported byBaltimore Beatdown,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
The Ravens signed Jacoby Brissett for quarterback depth after injuries sidelined both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. The move addresses an immediate need behind center, though Jackson's and Huntley's statuses remain the bigger storyline. Brissett's addition has also sparked outside speculation about Jackson's longer-term future in Baltimore, though nothing beyond the signing itself is confirmed.
Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Arizona has traded Jacoby Brissett to the Ravens, leaving Gardner Minshew to start under center for the Cardinals. The move leaves Arizona needing a much stronger offensive showing to compete with Seattle without Brissett available as an option behind center.
Source:Revenge of the BirdsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Jacoby Brissett has been traded from the Cardinals to the Ravens, who are hoping he can help stabilize their quarterback situation as they try to salvage their season. In return, Arizona adds to its draft capital, continuing to retool for the future.
Source:The AthleticOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Arizona traded Jacoby Brissett away just before the deadline, and the move drew backlash for netting the team only minimal compensation. Critics argued Brissett still held real value as a capable backup or stopgap starter for quarterback-needy teams, making the return seem especially light for Arizona.
Source:SB NationOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Team leaders
- 1,962
Passing yards
Jacoby Brissett - 339
Rushing yards
Tyler Allgeier - 609
Receiving yards
Trey McBride - 65
Tackles
Jack Gibbens - 21
Field goals
Chad Ryland
2026 by the numbers
- Home
- 0-3
- Road
- 3-3
- Points per game
- 21.7
- Allowed per game
- 30.6
- Biggest win: 26-14 at Los Angeles Chargers
- Toughest loss: 7-31 vs Seattle Seahawks
2026 schedule and results
- Week 18at Los Angeles RamsL 20-37
- Week 1at Los Angeles ChargersW 26-14
- Week 2vs Seattle SeahawksL 7-31
- Week 3at San Francisco 49ersL 30-36
- Week 4at New York GiantsL 24-36
- Week 5vs Detroit LionsL 21-45
- Week 6at Los Angeles RamsW 18-16
- Week 7vs Denver BroncosL 16-30
- Week 8at Dallas CowboysW 33-30
- Week 9at Seattle Seahawks
- Week 10vs Los Angeles Rams
- Week 11at Kansas City Chiefs
- Week 12vs Washington Commanders
- Week 13vs Philadelphia Eagles
- Week 15vs New York Jets
- Week 16at New Orleans Saints
- Week 17vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 18vs San Francisco 49ers
Data: News Hub Fantasy · Data: nflverse (CC-BY 4.0)