The Arizona Cardinals’ preseason is officially over, but trust me, what’s happening *before* their regular season even kicks off on September 13th against the Chargers in Los Angeles is the real headline. We’re talking about something so wild, so unbelievable, it makes you question everything you thought you knew about NFL expectations.
Nobody Believes in the Cardinals, And These Odds Prove It
Get ready to have your jaw hit the floor, because according to our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook, the Arizona Cardinals have the longest odds to make the playoffs in 2026 across the *entire league*. Seriously, they’re sitting at an absolutely insane +1600. Let that sink in for a second. That’s not just long shot territory, that’s “we need a miracle and then some” country. And get this: the Miami Dolphins, who sometimes feel like they’re playing on another planet, are only at +1500. So, yeah, Arizona has officially claimed the crown for “least likely to do anything” this season.
It’s even starker when you look within the NFC. The next team with that kind of pessimism swirling around them is the Washington Commanders, and they’re way down at +285. That’s a huge difference, showing just how little faith there is in Arizona right now. The message is loud and clear: no one, and I mean absolutely no one, believes the Arizona Cardinals are making a playoff run in 2026. It’s a brutal reality check, delivered before a single meaningful snap of the regular season has even been played.
The Roster Grind Begins, With Everything On The Line
With the preseason now firmly in the rearview mirror, Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill and general manager Monti Ossenfort have their first massive task: slashing their 90-man roster down to the initial 53-man squad. This is a brutal, gut-wrenching process for players fighting for their careers, and it’s a huge strategic challenge for the front office. They’ve got to get it done by Sunday, August 30th, 3:00 p.m. Arizona Time.
Historically, the Cardinals are notorious for being one of the last teams in the NFL to actually announce their cuts. Maybe this year, with those historically bad playoff odds staring them down, they’ll decide to change things up and be a little quicker with the news? Every single decision on that roster is going to be scrutinized, not just by fans, but by the entire league, given the incredibly low expectations placed on them.
The regular season kicks off for the Cardinals on September 13th when they face the Chargers. With these mind-boggling playoff odds, every single play, every game, is going to be a battle for this team to prove everyone wrong. They have to finalize that 53-man roster first, and honestly, that’s probably the most exciting thing happening for them right now. Can they overcome the longest playoff odds in the league? It’s a tough mountain to climb, but that’s what makes the NFL wild, right? We’ll be watching to see who makes the final cut and if any of those confirmed cuts actually materialize.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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