Arizona Cardinals face three of top five NFL players this season

The annual NFL Top 100 Players list for 2026 places three NFC West opponents within the top five rankings. The Arizona Cardinals are scheduled to face Rams edge rusher Myles Garrett, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, and Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba twice during the upcoming season. Garrett holds the title of reigning Defensive Player of the Year, while Stafford and Smith-Njigba are the league's reigning Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year, respectively. While the Cardinals do not face third-ranked Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons or second-ranked Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, the team is set to compete against a total of 49 players identified in the top 100 rankings. These matchups span a schedule that includes high-ranked talent across various positions and divisions.

• 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Top 100: Arizona Cardinals have 3 NFC opponents in top 5