Arizona Cardinals Secure Third-Place Schedule for 2025

The Arizona Cardinals have secured a third-place finish in the NFC West following the San Francisco 49ers' loss to the Detroit Lions, which also confirmed the 49ers will finish last in the division. This outcome means the Cardinals' opponents for the 2025 season are now determined, featuring matchups against the AFC South and NFC South, along with games against the Cowboys, Bengals, and Packers. Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon acknowledged the challenges of the season, emphasizing the need for psychological resilience and improved performance management. The Cardinals' schedule for 2025 includes eight home games and nine road games, a reflection of the league's structure. The team's final game for the current season will be against the 49ers at State Farm Stadium, wrapping up a two-year stint at the bottom of the division. This marks the first time since 2020 that the 49ers will finish last in the NFC West.