Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill and general manager Monti Ossenfort speak to the press from the Arizona Cardinals training center in Tempe after the decision to fire head coach Jonathan Gannon on Jan. 5, 2026. aSyndication: Arizona Republic
GLENDALE – Hard to have a worst season than the Arizona Cardinals in 2025. Loss a franchise-record 14 games, allowed the most points in a single season, went winless in the division and watched an NFC West rival win the Super Bowl. Arizona is in a tough place, but it is starting to move in a positive direction. The hiring of new head coach Mike LaFleur is stellar start.
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Despite the massive change, and a claim from owner Michael Bidwill about the franchise aiming to win, Sportsbooks aren’t buying it. Latest odds for the team to win the NFC West in 2026 has been released, and the Cardinals are laughably behind the pack.
Arizona Cardinals new head coach Mike LaFleur at a news conference on Feb. 3, 2026, at Arizona Cardinals training center in Tempe.
NFC West betting odds for 2026:
Odds to win the NFC West in 2026
Seahawks +150
Rams +160
49ers +250
Cardinals +4000
— Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) February 10, 2026
Out of all 32 NFL teams, Arizona has the worse odds of winning its division, with second place being the Miami Dolphins at +2800. A year ago, these same Sportsbooks had the Cardinals as better Super Bowl favorites than the Seahawks, which does show these aren’t always the most accurate odds. Regardless, this is how Vegas and many other experts view the organization heading into 2026, and it’s not pretty.
Feb 3, 2026; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill (right) greets head coach Mike LaFleur at the introductory press conference at the Cardinals training facility. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Arizona hasn’t won the NFC West since 2015, and only have three division titles in this millennium. The franchise is becoming the laughing stock of the NFL with how last year went and this recent coaching search, with many candidates not even taking an interview. LaFleur has his work cut out for him, and while he could shock the world by defying the odds, the Cardinals are likely heading to its 11th last place finish in the NFC West since 2002.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
