Vegas Just Gave the Arizona Cardinals the Worst Odds in Football and It's Not Even Close
The NFL offseason moves are locked in. Free agency is done, the draft is in the books, and teams are now shifting into preparation mode for what could be an unpredictable 2026 season. Some franchises added pieces that could push them forward. Others took swings they hope will pay off down the road. Then there's Arizona.
The Arizona Cardinals just got handed the longest odds to make the playoffs in the entire NFL, and the oddsmakers are being brutally honest about their chances. Their betting line sits at plus 2000, according to Pro Football Talk, which means Vegas thinks they're the most likely team to miss the postseason.
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Look, Arizona made moves. They grabbed running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 pick in the draft. They also added quarterback Carson Beck to the roster. On paper, that sounds like you're trying to build something. But here's the reality: the Cardinals are essentially punting on 2026.
The team is openly preparing to search for their franchise quarterback in the 2027 draft. That means this year is about development, experimentation, and laying groundwork for future success. It's not about competing for a playoff spot. Vegas knows it. The oddsmakers know it. And honestly, it seems like Arizona knows it too.
What This Means for the Rest of the League
A lot of teams got better in the offseason. Others added interesting pieces to build something solid. The Cardinals? They're playing a different game entirely. When you're at plus 2000 odds to make the playoffs, you're not just an underdog. You're essentially playing for next season while everyone else is playing for this one. That's the Cardinals' reality in 2026.
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This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.