Arizona Cardinals ranked 26th in NFL preseason power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals, projected to struggle in the 2026 season, have been ranked 26th in new NFL preseason power rankings. While they are still expected to have the lowest win total in the league, this ranking places them ahead of six other teams. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett leads a roster with notable talents, including Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. Despite optimism surrounding the offense, concerns remain regarding the defense's inability to stop opposing teams, as seen in last year's struggles. The Cardinals face a challenging schedule ahead of the regular season in four weeks.
- •Cardinals ranked 26th in preseason power rankings from NFL.com.
- •They are projected to have one of the lowest win totals.
- •Quarterback Jacoby Brissett heads an offense with talented weapons.
- •Defense showed weaknesses last season, raising concerns.
- •Regular season starts in four weeks with a tough schedule.
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — NFL power rankings: Arizona Cardinals not at the bottom
"The Cardinals are low in new preseason power rankings, but aren't as low as you might expect.
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