Arizona Cardinals face tough defenses in 2026 NFL season ahead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:43 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals are set to clash with several challenging defenses during the 2026 NFL season. According to USA TODAY's defensive power rankings, the Cardinals will face eight teams with defenses ranked in the top 10, including the Seattle Seahawks at No. 1 in two matchups. Their schedule features tough opponents throughout the first half, with five of their first seven games against highly ranked defenses. Their first matchup is against the LA Chargers, who rank No. 8.
- •Cardinals face Seattle Seahawks twice, ranked No. 1 both times.
- •First seven games include five against top 10 defenses.
- •Cardinals meet LA Chargers in Week 1, ranked No. 8.
- •Seahawks and LA Rams also among strong early opponents.
- •Cardinals have games against lower-ranked defenses later in the season.
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — NFL power rankings: Where Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opposing defenses rank
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