Arizona Cardinals drop to 28th in NFL power rankings after loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals fall to 1-2 following a 36-30 defeat against the San Francisco 49ers. This loss marks their eighth consecutive defeat against NFC West opponents and the sixth time this season they have allowed over 30 points. In the latest NFL power rankings from USA TODAY, the Cardinals dropped two spots to 28th. Wide receiver Michael Wilson had 11 catches for 89 yards in the loss, while Trey McBride recorded 17 catches for 116 yards across the last two games. The Cardinals prepare for their next matchup against the New York Giants, who currently hold a ranking of 23rd.
- •Cardinals now have an 1-2 record this season.
- •They have lost eight consecutive games to NFC West teams.
- •In power rankings, they fell from 26th to 28th.
- •Michael Wilson had 11 catches for 89 yards against the 49ers.
- •Next up: Cardinals face the 23rd-ranked New York Giants.
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — NFL power rankings: Arizona Cardinals fall 2 spots
"In new power rankings from USA TODAY, the Cardinals ar in the bottom five of the league.
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