Arizona Cardinals Fight to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive in NFC West

With a narrow path to the postseason, Arizona must win out and rely on key losses from rivals in the NFC West and beyond.

The Cardinals improved to 7-7 after a 30-17 win over the Patriots, keeping their slim playoff chances intact with three games remaining.
Arizona's most straightforward path to the playoffs is winning the NFC West, requiring them to win their remaining games and for the Rams and Seahawks to lose at least two of their next three matchups.
Kyler Murray emphasized the team's focus on taking the season one game at a time, starting with Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Panthers, who are already eliminated from playoff contention.
Injuries to key linebackers Jesse Luketa and Mack Wilson Sr. could challenge Arizona's defense, while running back James Conner looks to capitalize on Carolina's struggling run defense, which has allowed nearly 200 rushing yards per game over the last six contests.
The Cardinals also have a long-shot chance at a wild card spot, dependent on multiple teams, including the Commanders and Buccaneers, losing critical games in the final weeks of the season.