Arizona Cardinals 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The Arizona Cardinals' 2027 opponents include home games against Rams, Seahawks, 49ers, Steelers, Browns, Packers, Vikings, Saints, and road games against Rams, Seahawks, 49ers, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Commanders, Titans, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Seattle Seahawks | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| San Francisco 49ers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Cleveland Browns | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Green Bay Packers | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Minnesota Vikings | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| New Orleans Saints | Same-place finisher, NFC South | Projected |
Road opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Seattle Seahawks | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| San Francisco 49ers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Baltimore Ravens | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Chicago Bears | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Detroit Lions | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Washington Commanders | Same-place finisher, NFC East | Projected |
| Tennessee Titans | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Cardinals' 2027 opponents combined for a 54.5% win rate — the hardest projected schedule in the league.
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Who do the Cardinals play in 2027?
The Cardinals play 17 games in 2027: home games against Rams, Seahawks, 49ers, Steelers, Browns, Packers, Vikings, Saints, and road games against Rams, Seahawks, 49ers, Ravens, Bengals, Bears, Lions, Commanders, Titans. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Cardinals have in 2027?
The Cardinals have 8 home games and 9 road games in 2027. NFC teams host eight games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Cardinals' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Cardinals' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against NFC West rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Cardinals finish in 2026.
What is the Cardinals' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Cardinals' 2027 opponents combined for a 54.5% win rate — the hardest projected schedule in the league.
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Cardinals rushigamis and catchigamis: 113 new lines since 2000
Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the Arizona Cardinals: 10 rushing and 103 receiving since 2000.
Latest rushigamis
- Dec 15, 2019 · Kenyan Drake · 137 yds, 4 TD
- Dec 24, 2016 · David Johnson · 95 yds, 3 TD
- Dec 20, 2015 · David Johnson · 187 yds, 3 TD
Latest catchigamis
- Sep 27, 2026 · Michael Wilson · 11 rec, 89 yds, 1 TD
- Sep 20, 2026 · Trey McBride · 8 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD
- Dec 14, 2025 · Trey McBride · 12 rec, 134 yds, 2 TD
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Data updated: October 15, 2026