NFL TEAM

Arizona Cardinals

2026 record: 2-5

WEEK 8 MATCHUP AWAY @ Dallas Cowboys

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STAT CRACKER TEAM OUTLOOK

Arizona Cardinals Team Ratings

Public ratings summarize the current football environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, calculations or raw model inputs.

WEEK 8 ARI vs DAL
Overall Team FormWeak
Simplified public team outlook
Offensive LineStrong
Overall blocking environment
Run GameAverage
Run blocking, backfield strength and rushing production
Passing EnvironmentAverage
Protection, quarterback situation and receiving support
Pass DefenseMajor Concern
Current pass-defense environment
Defensive FrontWeak
Run defense and pass-rush strength
Game ControlMajor Concern
Ability to sustain favorable game flow
Catch-Up PassingModerate
Late-game passing tendency while trailing

Arizona Cardinals currently grades as a mixed offensive environment, with some areas helping weekly scoring and others limiting consistency. Shorter or less productive possessions can also put extra strain on the defense and create more favorable field position for opponents.

One fantasy offset is catch-up passing. When Arizona Cardinals falls behind, short and intermediate completions can pile up quickly in the fourth quarter, creating late passing and receiving production even when the overall offensive performance has been inefficient. A pass-heavy game plan may still create opportunity against an opponent whose pass defense has graded below average.

WEEK 8 MATCHUP CONTEXT
ARI PASS PROTECTION
ProtectionStrong
DAL PASS RUSH
Pass RushMajor Concern
ARI RUN GAME
Run GameAverage
DAL RUN DEFENSE
Run DefenseMajor Concern
DEFENSE FANTASY OUTLOOK

Arizona Cardinals DEF / DST

Current week plus the next two weeks, using Stat Cracker's saved DEF formula and the same rolling Outlook data used on the dedicated Defense page.

Projected 0.6
SC Rank #28
WEEK 8

AWAY @ Dallas Cowboys

0.6 pts

The matchup grades tough because strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Current Week DEF #28 Matchup 4/10
WEEK 9

AWAY @ Seattle Seahawks

2.5 pts

The matchup grades tough because limited pass-rush pressure, while an exploitable opponent offensive line, turnover opportunity and strong opportunity helps preserve the floor. Seattle Seahawks has an offensive-line profile that creates additional disruption opportunity. The opponent carries an elevated turnover-risk profile.

Early Outlook DEF #26 Matchup 4/10
WEEK 10

HOME vs Los Angeles Rams

10.4 pts

Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because the overall DEF formula matchup and strong opportunity outweighs strong opponent line play and limited pass-rush pressure. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.

Longer-Range DEF #1 Matchup 10/10
CURRENT ROSTER

Depth & Players

QB #3 Carson Beck LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
RB #1 Jeremiyah Love QUESTIONABLE
RB #2 Tyler Allgeier QUESTIONABLE
RB #3 Bam Knight
RB #4 Evan Hull
RB #5 James Conner OUT
RB #6 Trey Benson OUT
WR #1 Michael Wilson QUESTIONABLE
WR #4 Simi Fehoko
WR #6 Jalen Brooks OUT
TE Jameson Geers OUT
TE #1 Trey McBride
TE #4 Tip Reiman PUP
TE #5 Hunter Long OUT
2026 SCHEDULE

Arizona Cardinals Schedule

Week 1 AWAY @ Los Angeles Chargers 2026-09-13 • ARI 26 - LAC 14
Week 2 HOME vs Seattle Seahawks 2026-09-20 • SEA 31 - ARI 7
Week 3 AWAY @ San Francisco 49ers 2026-09-27 • ARI 30 - SF 36
Week 4 AWAY @ New York Giants 2026-10-04 • ARI 24 - NYG 36
Week 5 HOME vs Detroit Lions 2026-10-11 • DET 45 - ARI 21
Week 6 AWAY @ Los Angeles Rams 2026-10-18 • ARI 18 - LA 16
Week 7 HOME vs Denver Broncos 2026-10-25 • DEN 30 - ARI 16
Week 8 AWAY @ Dallas Cowboys 2026-11-01
Week 9 AWAY @ Seattle Seahawks 2026-11-08
Week 10 HOME vs Los Angeles Rams 2026-11-15
Week 11 AWAY @ Kansas City Chiefs 2026-11-22
Week 12 HOME vs Washington Commanders 2026-11-29
Week 13 HOME vs Philadelphia Eagles 2026-12-06
Week 15 HOME vs New York Jets 2026-12-20
Week 16 AWAY @ New Orleans Saints 2026-12-27
Week 17 HOME vs Las Vegas Raiders 2027-01-03
Week 18 HOME vs San Francisco 49ers 2027-01-10
GAME DAY

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