The Arizona Cardinals are projected to have the lowest win total in the NFL for the 2026-27 season. Their season opener is against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13, 2026.
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Early 2026-27 NFL win total projections have been released after the unveiling of the NFL schedule for next season.
They are not kind to the Arizona Cardinals.
Arizona is projected to have the lowest win total in the league by several NFL reporters in 2026-27.
Just how rough of a season could it be for Mike LaFleur's team in the upcoming season?
Check out the record projections for the Cardinals for the 17-game 2026-27 NFL regular season, which starts for Arizona against the Los Angeles Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
How many wins for Arizona? Cardinals game-by-game predictions
Theo Mackie predicts that Arizona's first win will come against the New York Giants in NFL Week 5, writing: "Itâs hard to find many wins on the Cardinalsâ brutally difficult road schedule, but this game is an exception. The Cardinalsâ trademark strength this season could be their running game, with two new interior offensive linemen and the addition of Jeremiyah Love. The Giants, meanwhile, had the leagueâs worst run defense last season. Itâs a good mix for Arizona."
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The Arizona Cardinals are projected to have the lowest win total in the league for the 2026-27 NFL season.
The Arizona Cardinals' 2026-27 NFL season starts on September 13, 2026, against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Mike LaFleur is the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals for the 2026-27 season.
The Arizona Cardinals will face the Los Angeles Chargers in their season opener.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) huddles with his teammates during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort and owner Michael J. Bidwill during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur talks to the media during rookie mini-camp on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur talks to the media during rookie mini-camp on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Reggie Virgi (82) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur talks to the media during rookie mini-camp on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur talks to the media during rookie mini-camp on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Jayden Williams speaks with the media during rookie mini-camp on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Reggie Virgi (82) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor (94) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Reggie Virgi (82) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Harrison Wallace III (30) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer (83) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Jameson Geers (46) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Chase Bisontis (57) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during rookie mini-camp on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) huddles with his teammates during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck (19) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort and owner Michael J. Bidwill during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur talks to the media during rookie mini-camp on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur talks to the media during rookie mini-camp on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Reggie Virgi (82) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur talks to the media during rookie mini-camp on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur talks to the media during rookie mini-camp on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Jayden Williams speaks with the media during rookie mini-camp on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Reggie Virgi (82) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor (94) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Reggie Virgi (82) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Harrison Wallace III (30) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer (83) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals tight end Jameson Geers (46) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Chase Bisontis (57) during rookie mini-camp practice on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during rookie mini-camp on May 8, 2026, at the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe.
Moe Moton writes: "Arizona may turn to rookie third-rounder Carson Beck if its season goes off the rails, and it will by November. The Cardinals will have one of the worst records this year, though the payoff will be a top-two pick that lands them a potential franchise quarterback in next year's draft."
Vinnie Iyer writes: "The Cardinals are once again overmatched in the division as they transition again with Mike LaFleur as head coach and some quarterback questions. The defense got only limited help in catching up with the other three teams."
Cody Williams writes: "But all of these three teams benefit from playing the Arizona Cardinals, a group that doesn't have a viable QB option as of now, and whose roster is simply not up to snuff to put forth anything more than just a handful of victories this season."
Eric Williams writes: "Playing competent and competitive football under first-year head coach Mike LaFleur is the goal for the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona ignored the pocket protectors, eschewing positional value in favor of taking, who many NFL scouts I spoke with believed was the best player in the draft, running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 3. Intimately familiar with a diversity of run game schemes, LaFleur will build an offense that best uses Loveâs unique skill set. Not finishing last in the NFC West would be a big win for the Cardinals."
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona Cardinals record projections released for 2026-27 NFL season