The Arizona Cardinals' playoff chances in 2024 aren't looking as great at Arizona sportsbooks after some recent losses. Below, you can find more details about Arizona's chances of making the postseason this year.
Current Arizona Cardinals Playoff Chances for 2024-25
| 👍 Playoff Chances: | 16.7% |
| 👎 Miss Playoffs: | 83.3% |
| 🔥 Win NFC: | 1.96% |
| ⭐ Win NFC West: | 15.4% |
| ✅ Playoff Odds Last Verified: | December 20, 2024 |
What Are the Chances the Cardinals Make the Playoffs?
The Cardinals have a 16.7% chance to make the playoffs based on odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. Odds are used to calculate implied probability which is where our playoff chances come from.
Latest Cardinals Playoff Odds
The Cardinals' odds to make the playoffs are currently +500 at DK.
| 👍 To Make Playoffs: | +500 |
| 👎 To Miss Playoffs: | -750 |
| 🔥 To Win NFC: | +5000 |
| ⭐ To Win NFC West: | +550 |
| ✅ Playoff Odds Last Verified: | December 20, 2024 |
Who Do the Cardinals Play Next?
The Cardinals play the Carolina Panthers next in Week 16. Here is the Cardinals' schedule:
| Cardinals Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 at Buffalo Bills | AZ +6.5, ML +245 | Cardinals (0-1) lose 34-28 |
| Week 2 vs. Los Angeles Rams | AZ -1.5, ML -120 | Cardinals (1-1) win 41-10 |
| Week 3 vs. Detroit Lions | AZ +3, ML +124 | Cardinals (1-2) lose 20-13 |
| Week 4 vs. Washington Commanders | AZ -3.5, ML -175 | Cardinals (1-3) lose 42-14 |
| Week 5 at San Francisco 49ers | AZ +7, ML +275 | Cardinals (2-3) win 24-23 |
| Week 6 at Green Bay Packers | AZ +5.5, ML +195 | Cardinals (2-4) lose 34-13 |
| Week 7 vs. Los Angeles Chargers | AZ +1, ML -102 | Cardinals (3-4) win 17-15 |
| Week 8 at Miami Dolphins | AZ +3.5, ML +150 | Cardinals (4-4) win 28-27 |
| Week 9 vs. Chicago Bears | AZ +1, ML -110 | Cardinals (5-4) win 29-9 |
| Week 10 vs. New York Jets | AZ -1, ML -112 | Cardinals (6-4) win 31-6 |
| Week 11 BYE | - | - |
| Week 12 at Seattle Seahawks | AZ -1, ML -110 | Cardinals (6-5) lose 16-6 |
| Week 13 at Minnesota Vikings | AZ +3.5, ML +154 | Cardinals (6-6) lose 23-22 |
| Week 14 vs. Seattle Seahawks | AZ -3, ML -155 | Cardinals (6-7) lose 30-18 |
| Week 15 vs. New England Patriots | AZ -5.5, ML -225 | Cardinals (7-7) win 30-17 |
| Week 16 at Carolina Panthers | AZ -4, ML -198 | TBD |
| Week 17 at Los Angeles Rams | TBD | TBD |
| Week 18 vs. San Francisco 49ers | TBD | TBD |
Who Should the Cardinals Root for and Against This Week?
Cardinals fans should root against the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks right now -- those two divisional rivals are ahead of the Cardinals and are in the way of a playoff spot for Arizona. Outside of the division, Cards fans should be rooting against the Washington Commanders, who hold the last wild-card seed right now, and the Atlanta Falcons, who are ahead of the Cards in the playoff standings.
Cardinals Playoff Picture
| NFC Division Leaders | Record | Division Leading |
| 1. Detroit Lions | 12-2 | NFC North |
| 2. Philadelphia Eagles | 12-2 | NFC East |
| 3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8-6 | NFC West |
| 4. Los Angeles Rams | 8-6 | NFC South |
| NFC Wild Card | Record | Games From Playoff Spot |
| 5. Minnesota Vikings | 12-2 | +3 |
| 6. Green Bay Packers | 10-4 | +1 |
| 7. Washington Commanders | 9-5 | - |
| NFC In the Hunt | Record | Games From Playoff Spot |
| 8. Seattle Seahawks | 8-6 | -1 |
| 9. Atlanta Falcons | 7-7 | -2 |
| 10. Arizona Cardinals | 7-7 | -2 |
| 11. San Francisco 49ers | 6-8 | -3 |
| 12. Dallas Cowboys | 6-8 | -3 |
| 13. New Orleans Saints | 5-9 | -4 |
| NFC Eliminated | Record | Games From Playoff Spot |
| 14. Chicago Bears | 4-10 | -5 |
| 15. Carolina Panthers | 3-11 | -6 |
| 16. New York Giants | 2-12 | -7 |
Where Are the Cardinals in the NFC West Divisional Race?
The Cardinals are in third place in the NFC West. Here are current standings:
- Los Angeles Rams 8-6
- Seattle Seahawks 8-6
- Arizona Cardinals 7-7
- San Francisco 49ers 6-8
Where Are the Cardinals in the NFC Wild Card Race?
The Cardinals are now No. 10 in the NFC, meaning they would miss the postseason if the playoffs started today. They're currently two games behind the seven seed, so they'll need to earn some wins in order to get back into playoff contention.
Notable Cardinals Matchups This Season:
Where to Bet on the Arizona Cardinals Making the Playoffs
When odds are available, you can head over to BetMGM AZ and other sportsbooks, like FanDuel, bet365, Caesars and more, to wager on other teams and other outcomes. Betting in Arizona is legal online and at retail locations for anyone over the age of 21.
Looking at the Cardinals Playoff History & Results
The Cardinals have had a bleak playoff history overall, participating in just 17 playoff games despite being the oldest professional football franchise in the U.S. The Cardinals are 7-10 in their playoff history and have never won a Super Bowl, though they did win a championship prior to the start of the Super Bowl era. The Cardinals' last playoff appearance came in 2021 and their last win in 2015.
Cardinals Playoff Chances & Scenarios FAQs
Yes, the Cardinals can make the playoffs. The best route would be winning the NFC West, but the Cardinals are currently third in their division.
Nope, not yet. They'll probably need to win out to have a shot at a playoff spot.
The Cardinals' playoff chances are 16.7% right now based on implied probability from their current betting odds.
The Cardinals' odds to make the playoffs are +500 according to DraftKings. Other sportsbooks may differ slightly.
The Cardinals need to either retake the lead in the NFC West, or at least get to the seven seed in the wild-card race in order to make the playoffs.
The Cardinals last made the playoffs in 2021, losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round.
The Cardinals' last postseason win was against the Green Bay Packers in the 2015 divisional round. Arizona went on to lose to the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Championship Game.
Author
Wes is an editor and writer for BetArizona.com. Based out of the Kansas City area, Wes has covered sports professionally since 2015 with a strong emphasis on sports betting and the NFL, though he's also covered pro wrestling, UFC, college sports and more.
