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Pro Football Talk ranks Arizona Cardinals last in NFL Week 1 rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 11:29 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Pro Football Talk ranks Arizona Cardinals last in NFL Week 1 rankings

Summary

Pro Football Talk placed the Arizona Cardinals at the bottom of its power rankings heading into the 2026 NFL season. The outlet listed the team at No. 32, trailing other clubs including the Cleveland Browns. The organization frames this assessment as bulletin board material for the roster. The Cardinals are scheduled to face the Los Angeles Chargers in their opening game. A victory in that matchup would serve as an immediate response to the national skepticism surrounding the team. Players and staff now have the opportunity to shift these projections starting with their performance on the field.

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Status Watch

•Pro Football Talk ranked the Arizona Cardinals 32nd in its NFL power rankings.
•The Cardinals prepare for an upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
•The team views the low ranking as motivation for the 2026 season.
•National analysts project the Cardinals to have limited success compared to other NFL franchises.

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11:29 PMYahoo Sports — PFT drops Arizona Cardinals to dead last in NFL Week 1 power rankings

What they're saying

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GLENDALE – The disrespect surrounding the Arizona Cardinals has reached another level. Pro Football Talk released its NFL Week 1 power rankings and placed Arizona dead last at No.
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