Arizona Cardinals Playoff Hopes Dwindle

The Arizona Cardinals have suffered a significant decline in their playoff chances following their third consecutive loss, a 30-18 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks, which dropped their record to 6-7. Once in first place in the NFC West with a 6-4 record, the Cardinals are now tied for last in their division and have only an 11% chance of making the playoffs according to ESPN Analytics. Their performance post-bye week has been dismal, averaging just 15.3 points per game and losing crucial tiebreakers against playoff rivals. Coach Jonathan Gannon acknowledged the team's struggles and emphasized the need for critical reassessment moving forward. Despite the bleak outlook, players like quarterback Kyler Murray remain optimistic about upcoming games against the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers as potential turning points. The Cardinals face a challenging path ahead, needing to win their remaining games while relying on favorable outcomes from other teams.