Cardinals’ opponents for 2026 include Cowboys, Lions

The Arizona Cardinals now know their full slate of opponents for the 2026 season.

On top of the usual NFC West foes, the Cardinals will also take on the AFC West and NFC East. And with their last place standing in the division, Arizona will face off against the New York Jets, Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints, who also brought up the rear in their respective divisions.

Currently, seven of Arizona’s 2026 opponents sport a .500 record or better with the regular season wrapping up Sunday. Five have at least 11 wins.

That includes all three of the Cardinals’ divisional foes — San Francisco 49ers (12-5), Seattle Seahawks (14-3) and Los Angeles Rams (11-5). The Cardinals are 0-5 this season against the NFC West with one divisional game left to play against L.A.

Arizona’s upcoming slate includes a pair of teams the Cardinals beat in 2025 in the Dallas Cowboys and Saints.

A full look at the Cardinals’ 2026 opponents:

Cardinals’ 2026 opponents

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– San Francisco 49ers
– Los Angeles Rams
– Seattle Seahawks
– Philadelphia Eagles
– Washington Commanders
– Denver Broncos
– Las Vegas Raiders
– New York Jets
– Detroit Lions

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– San Francisco 49ers
– Los Angeles Rams
– Seattle Seahawks
– Dallas Cowboys
– New York Giants
– Kansas City Chiefs
– Los Angeles Chargers
– New Orleans Saints

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