Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals' #25 ranking appears justified given their 2-5 record and negative ranking score of -0.31, reflecting poor overall performance with no signature wins to elevate their standing. While they share identical records with the Giants and Raiders, their ranking suggests they've struggled more significantly in key statistical areas or strength of schedule, as evidenced by their worse ranking score compared to the 3-4 Commanders who sit higher in the standings. The Cardinals' primary weaknesses likely stem from inconsistent quarterback play and defensive struggles, as their lack of notable victories indicates they haven't been competitive against quality opponents. Their negative ranking score suggests they've been outperformed in critical metrics like point differential, turnover margin, or performance against common opponents. To climb toward playoff contention, Arizona desperately needs to string together wins against divisional rivals and find consistency on both sides of the ball, particularly improving their offensive efficiency and defensive stops in crucial situations. With their current trajectory, they'll need to win at least 6-7 of their remaining games to have any realistic playoff hopes, making every upcoming matchup essentially a must-win scenario.
| Rank | Team | Record | Rating | Point Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 |
Washington Commanders
|
3-4 | 8.03 | +10 |
| #24 |
New York Giants
|
2-5 | 5.76 | -24 |
| #25 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
2-5 | -0.31 | -1 |
| #26 |
Las Vegas Raiders
|
2-5 | -1.58 | -77 |
| #27 |
Cleveland Browns
|
2-5 | -2.17 | -39 |