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NFL 2026 PREVIEW: ARIZONA CARDINALS

August 22, 2026 • phillipsben1623

The Arizona Cardinals enter the 2026 campaign looking to rebound from a dismal 3-14 finish in 2025. Sharp’s forecast projects just 4.5 wins for the season, placing them fourth in their division. The path ahead offers little relief, as the team faces the league’s most difficult Strength of Schedule, ranking 32nd where 1 is easiest and 32 is hardest. Roster construction presents a stark contrast in unit quality. Sharp identifies the running backs as the team’s strongest positional group, ranking ninth overall. Conversely, the quarterback room is viewed as the weakest link in the entire league, sitting at rank 32. This disparity between a solid ground game and struggling pass protection defines the current outlook for Arizona.