Arizona Cardinals Playoffs 2027
The Arizona Cardinals are 1-3, 4th in the NFC West, 3 games behind the San Francisco 49ers. They are 1 game behind the No. 7 seed with 13 to play. Next: home to the Detroit Lions, Sun, Oct 11 · 4:25 PM EDT on Fox.
LionsSun, Oct 11 · 4:25 PM EDT · FoxNFC West Standings
NFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  49ers | 4-0 | – |
| 2 |  Vikings | 4-0 | – |
| 3 |  Giants | 3-1 | 1 |
| 4 |  Panthers | 2-2 | 2 |
| 5 |  Bears | 3-1 | 1 |
| 6 |  Seahawks | 3-1 | 1 |
| 7 |  Rams | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Cowboys | 2-2 | 2 |
| – | Lions | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Eagles | 2-2 | 2 |
| – | Cardinals | 1-3 | 3 |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full NFC playoff picture →
Cardinals 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | at  Chargers | W 26-14 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | vs Seahawks | L 7-31 |
| 3 | Sep 27 | at 49ers | L 30-36 |
| 4 | Oct 4 | at Giants | L 24-36 |
| 5 | Oct 11 | vs Lions | 4:25 PM |
| 6 | Oct 18 | at Rams | 4:05 PM |
| 7 | Oct 25 | vs  Broncos | 4:05 PM |
| 8 | Nov 1 | at Cowboys | 1:00 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | at Seahawks | 4:25 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | vs Rams | 4:05 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | at  Chiefs | 1:00 PM |
| 12 | Nov 29 | vs  Commanders | 4:25 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | vs Eagles | 4:05 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | vs  Jets | 4:05 PM |
| 16 | Dec 27 | at  Saints | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | vs  Raiders | 4:05 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | vs 49ers | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Arizona Cardinals playoffs page refreshes after every Cardinals game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the NFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Arizona Cardinals playoffs FAQ
Are the Arizona Cardinals in a playoff spot?
Not today: they are 1 games behind the No. 7 seed with 13 games left.
When is the next Cardinals game?
Sun, Oct 11 · 4:25 PM EDT, home to the Detroit Lions, on Fox.
What is the Cardinals record at home, on the road and in the division?
0-1 at home, 1-2 away, 0-2 in the NFC West and 0-3 against the NFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.