Arizona Cardinals 2024-25 NFL Season Recap

Arizona Cardinals 2024-25 NFL Season Recap

Though the Arizona Cardinals ultimately went on to miss the postseason for the third straight NFL betting season, the arrow looks to be pointed up in the desert with Jonathan Gannon calling the shots for what looks to be an up-and-coming roster. The regular season undoubtedly had its ups and downs, but improvement was seen across the board. Zona’s defense cut the yardage conceded to 342.5 YPG (No. 21) a year removed from serving up 356 yards and 26.8 points per game. Most importantly, it only served up an average of 22.3 points per game (No. 15) leading to the team cashing under tickets at a 7-4-1 clip before the season went sideways out of the bye. Arizona went into it 6-4 straight up (SU) and moneymaking 7-3 against the spread (ATS) atop the NFC West standings, but spit the bit coming out of it and went 2-5 SU to finish third in the division standings behind the Seahawks and Rams. Even so, it still went on to cover four of those games against the closing NFL spread letting it be known just how much more competitive this team was in year two of the new coaching regime.

There’s still plenty of work that needs to be done in the offseason to completely turn the tide evidenced by Kyler Murray and Co. managing 2-5 SU records against teams that ultimately went on to punch playoff tickets. That means their other six wins came against bottom feeders. Still, you can’t discredit the job James Conner did in the backfield to offer up a steadying force in the backfield. A warrior for player prop and fantasy supporters, No. 6 went HAM exceeding the 1,000 yard rushing plateau for the second straight season and adding nine overall touchdowns to the mix. Due to him and Murray’s ability to take off and fly, the Cardinals sported the league’s No. 7 ranked rushing attack. Unfortunately, the passing attack was lacking with Murray seemingly unable to make sweet music with rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. the way the duo would’ve liked. Trey McBride proved to be his favorite target after erupting for 1,146 yards, but only a pair of receiving touchdowns which arrived the final two weeks of the season with the team already eliminated. If the trio all finds a way to get into a rhythm with one another in the offseason, the Redbirds’ offense could be scary good next year!

Arizona ended up snapping a two-season under streak by easily eclipsing its 6.5-game win total odds by getting into the win column eight times. Needing just one win to topple it coming out of the bye, the season took a major turn for the worst with a number of tough losses absorbed along the way. The 23-22 loss at Minnesota proved to be a backbreaker with it holding a 19-6 lead with less than five minutes remaining in the third quarter. Then there was the horrid 36-30 overtime loss at Carolina three weeks later that effectively bounced it from postseason contention making the following week’s matchup in LA against the Rams moot. The pieces are however there for this team to make some real noise in the near future. Armed with the No. 16 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, I have no doubt GM Monti Ossenfort will be wheeling and dealing to greatly improve the roster in the offseason. The Cardinals are a team I’ll be watching heavily throughout the offseason.

Arizona Cardinals Week 18 Recap

The Arizona Cardinals closed their season with a dominant 47-24 NFL spread win over the San Francisco 49ers, showcasing the potential of key players for future success. Kyler Murray led the offense with 242 passing yards and four touchdowns, including a 12-yard strike to rookie Marvin Harrison Jr. that sealed the victory in the fourth quarter. Harrison’s eighth touchdown reception tied the franchise rookie record held by Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. Greg Dortch contributed two touchdown catches, while Michael Carter added a 2-yard rushing score early in the fourth quarter. Tony Jones Jr. capped the scoring with a 46-yard touchdown run, marking Arizona’s highest point total since 2015. Tight end Trey McBride continued his stellar season with a 2-yard touchdown grab, finishing with 111 receptions—a new franchise record for tight ends. Defensively, Arizona forced critical mistakes from San Francisco quarterback Joshua Dobbs, who threw for 326 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. The Cardinals' defense recovered a fumble and intercepted Dobbs in the fourth quarter, helping to secure the win. Arizona improved by four wins over last season but missed the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Coach Jonathan Gannon praised his team’s resilience, expressing optimism for the future with Murray and Harrison anchoring the offense.

2024 Arizona Cardinals Schedule, Results & Record

Founded in 1920 as the Chicago Cardinals, the Arizona Cardinals have a storied history marked by periods of frustration and futility. While based in Chicago, the Cardinals often found themselves overshadowed by the Chicago Bears, winning only two championships before relocating to St. Louis in 1960. Most seasons during their Chicago tenure were marked by losing records.

Upon moving to St. Louis, the Cardinals were warmly received, but the pattern of losing persisted. During their time in St. Louis, the team made the playoffs only three times. Unable to secure a new stadium agreement, the franchise relocated to Arizona in 1988. The change of scenery didn't alter much, as the team's first playoff appearance didn't come until a decade later, when they were waxed by Randy Moss and the Minnesota Vikings in the Divisional Round.

In Arizona, the Cardinals have experienced their most successful era, although it remains modest compared to many other NFL franchises. Since 1998, the Cardinals have made the playoffs six times. The pinnacle of their success came in the 2008 season when they reached the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history, ultimately losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Arizona Cardinals Past Seasons (2000)

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