106th season in franchise history, Final season under Jonathan Gannon
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The 2025 season was the Arizona Cardinals' 106th in the National Football League (NFL), their 38th in Arizona, their 20th playing their homes games at State Farm Stadium, their third under general managerMonti Ossenfort, and their third and final under head coachJonathan Gannon. Unable to improve on their 8–9 record from the previous season, the Cardinals missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season after a Week 13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and instead went 3–14, setting a franchise record for most losses in a season. The Cardinals started out with a 2–0 record, but went a disastrous 1–14 the rest of the way, including a nine-game losing streak to end the season. Their .176 winning percentage was their worst since 1959 when they were based in Chicago. They also finished last place in the NFC West for the third time in four seasons.
Gannon was fired by the Cardinals on January 5, one day following the conclusion of the season, ending his tenure with a 15–36 record through three seasons with a meager .294 winning percentage, which is the seventh-worst in NFL history by a coach who has coached at least 50 games.[1][2] Michael Carter's 333 rushing yards were the lowest by a Cardinal rushing leader since John Grigas also led the team with 333 rushing yards in 1943 when they were, again, the Chicago Cardinals. The Cardinals had a four-year aggregate record of 19–49 (.279) from 2022 to 2025, the worst four-year stretch in franchise history since moving to Arizona.
The Cardinals traded a seventh-round selection (230th overall) and a 2024 sixth-round selection to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for WR Robbie Chosen.[5]
Even though quarterback Kyler Murray was feeling ill when he awoke that day he passed for 163 yards, 21/29 attempts, and 2 touchdowns.[26] Despite getting shut out in the fourth quarter, the Cardinals held on to secure a 1–0 record. It was the Cardinals' first win in New Orleans since the 1996 season.[27]
Week 2: vs. Carolina Panthers
Week 2: Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals– Game summary
Despite taking a 27–3 lead into the fourth quarter, the Cardinals had to fend off a late Panthers comeback. Defensive end Calais Campbell sealed the 27–22 victory with a game-ending sack on Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, allowing Arizona to hold on for the win.[28] This would turn out to be the Cardinals’ only home win of the season.
Week 3: at San Francisco 49ers
Week 3: Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers– Game summary
With the loss on a last second field goal, the Cardinals fell to 2–1. During the second half star running back James Conner was lost for the season with a gruesome ankle injury.[29]
Week 4: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Week 4: Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals– Game summary
The Cardinals blew a 21–3 lead and suffered an embarrassing defeat, falling to 2–3 on the season. Arizona led 21–6 entering the fourth quarter before a series of critical mistakes shifted momentum. Running back Emari Demercado appeared to have all but sealed the game with a 72-yard touchdown run with 12:51 remaining, but he dropped the ball just before crossing the goal line, resulting in a touchback. Later in the quarter, safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson intercepted a pass from Cam Ward but immediately fumbled. Titans receiver Tyler Lockett recovered the ball in the end zone, cutting the Cardinals' lead to 21–19 with 4:51 left. After a subsequent punt, the Cardinals allowed the Titans to drive down the field, setting up a 29-yard game-winning field goal by Joey Slye as time expired. The Titans won 22–21, snapping a 10-game losing streak and giving rookie quarterback Cam Ward his first NFL victory.[30][31]
The game also marked the first time in NFL history that a team lost three consecutive games on a field goal as time expired.[32] It was the Cardinals' first home loss to the Titans since the 1997 season, when the franchise was known as the Tennessee Oilers.[33]
On the sideline, head coach Jonathan Gannon lectured Demercado before seemingly hitting him in the arm. Gannon later apologized to Demercado and was fined $100,000 by the team.[34][35]
Week 6: at Indianapolis Colts
Week 6: Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts– Game summary
Jacoby Brissett started in place of an injured Kyler Murray. Despite a close game, Arizona would find themselves yet again on the losing end, suffering their 4th straight loss falling to 2–4.
Week 7: vs. Green Bay Packers
Week 7: Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals– Game summary
The Packers offense lining up against the Cardinals defense during the game
Despite leading for most of the game, the Cardinals allowed Packers running back Josh Jacobs to score the go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes remaining. Arizona attempted a final comeback, but a critical sack by defensive end Micah Parsons ended any chance of a rally, sealing the Cardinals' fifth consecutive loss.
The Cardinals became the first team in NFL history to lose three consecutive games after leading by 7 or more points entering the fourth quarter.[36] Arizona joined the 2017 49ers and the 1984 Browns as the only teams in NFL history to lose five straight games by four points or fewer. Their five-game losing streak came by a combined total of just 13 points.[37]
Week 9: at Dallas Cowboys
Week 9: Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys– Game summary
With their fourth win against Dallas since 2020, the Cardinals snapped their 5-game losing streak and improved to 3–5. This, however, would be their last win of the season, as they would end the season on a 9-game losing streak - a franchise record.
Week 10: at Seattle Seahawks
Week 10: Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks– Game summary
The Cardinals were called for a franchise-record 17 penalties, the most by any NFL team prior to Week 15. Despite Jacoby Brissett recording an NFL-record 47 completions, it was not enough, as Arizona was blown out by the 49ers.[38]
Week 12: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 12: Jacksonville Jaguars at Arizona Cardinals– Game summary
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at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Date: November 23
Game time: 2:05p.m. MST
Game weather: None (retractable roof closed)
Game attendance: 62,413
Referee: Scott Novak
TV announcers(CBS): Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta and Aditi Kinkhabwala
The Cardinals lost a close game in overtime 27–24. Despite intercepting Trevor Lawrence 3 times and recording 4 turnovers the Cardinals still lost. This marked their first loss to Jacksonville since 2005, snapping a 4 game win streak.[39] The Cardinals scored their first points on a Walter Nolen III 7 yard fumble return.[40]Bam Knight scored on a 1-yard rush in the second quarter. Greg Dortch caught a 39-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett in the fourth quarter. The Cardinals recorded 3 interceptions; one each by Akeem Davis, Garrett Williams, and Budda Baker. Brissett completed 33 of 49 passes for 317 yards and a touchdown and a passer rating of 92.0.
Week 13: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 13: Arizona Cardinals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers– Game summary
With their 9th loss in their last 10 games, the Cardinals fell to 3–9 (2–1 against the NFC South) and they were eliminated from playoff contention for the fourth straight season. A few days later Kyler Murray would be ruled out for the rest of the season.
Week 14: vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week 14: Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals– Game summary
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at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Date: December 7
Game time: 2:25p.m. MST
Game weather: Sunny, 68°F (20°C) (retractable roof open)
Game attendance: 61,970
Referee: Ron Torbert
TV announcers(Fox): Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Megan Olivi
With their seventh straight loss, the Cardinals fell to 3–12, finished 2–2 against the NFC South and 2–6 against both southern divisions. Arizona finished 1–7 at home.
Week 17: at Cincinnati Bengals
Week 17: Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals– Game summary
With the loss, the Cardinals fell to 3–13 and finished 0–5 against the AFC.
Tight end Trey McBride recorded 10 receptions, giving him 119 on the season and breaking the NFL single-season receptions record for a tight end. He surpassed the previous mark of 116 set by Zach Ertz in 2018.[41]
Week 18: at Los Angeles Rams
Week 18: Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams– Game summary
With the loss, the Cardinals finished dead last in the NFC with a Super Bowl era-franchise worst 3–14 record (2–7 on the road). Additionally, the Cardinals were swept by all three of their NFC West division rivals (for 0–6 division record) for the second time in three seasons.
The following day, the Cardinals fired head coach Jonathan Gannon. During his three-year tenure, Gannon compiled a 15–36 record.[42]
LA Rams finished ahead of San Francisco based on common games (LA Rams 9–3 to San Francisco 8–4 against: Arizona, Atlanta, Carolina, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Seattle, Tampa Bay and Tennessee).
Tampa Bay finished ahead of Atlanta based on common games (Tampa Bay 6–6 to Atlanta 5–7 against: Arizona, Buffalo, Carolina, LA Rams, Miami, New England, New Orleans, NY Jets, San Francisco and Seattle).
