The Arizona Cardinals sit at 3-5 through eight games of the 2026 NFL season, placing them last in the NFC West with projections centering near 5-6 total wins. Recent offensive momentum came from Gardner Minshew’s relief appearance in the Week 8 overtime victory over Dallas, where he threw three touchdowns after replacing Jacoby Brissett; Minshew is expected to start moving forward. Persistent issues include the league’s highest touchdown allowance on defense, multiple injuries (notably RB Jeremiyah Love and WR Michael Wilson), and a remaining schedule featuring road games at Seattle and Kansas City plus matchups against the Eagles and 49ers. Models and market-implied lines both align around a 5.4–6.0 win expectation, reflecting the team’s position in a competitive division.