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PFM Archetype Work in Progress72.8PFM Team ScoreNFL Rank#27NFC Rank#14Among NFC teamsQB Stability#21Jacoby Brissett · SteadySeason OutlookNeeds More HelpThere are pieces to like, but this roster still needs more help.PFM Team DNAArizona Cardinals Team DNA
Which traits define the Cardinals DNA and what could potentially swing their season.
Primary IdentityQuarterback Questions
Jacoby Brissett gives Arizona a chance, but the 78.0 QB Stability grade still leaves important questions.
Area Still DevelopingOffensive Consistency
Arizona has workable pieces on offense, but a 74.4 grade says the unit is not ready to carry the Cardinals every week.
Swing FactorRecent Consistency
Arizona has not played well enough lately. The 65.9 Recent Performance grade is the clearest warning sign for the Cardinals.
PFM ReporterArizona Cardinals: Quarterback Question Puts Recent Performance in Focus
The latest Arizona Cardinals update puts Have Starting Quarterback After Minicamp squarely back in the middle of the conversation. Cardinals Still Don't Have Starting Quarterback After Minicamp. That note matters because Recent Performance is where the grade still has the least cushion.
That puts the rating in a useful spot: the Arizona Cardinals are No. 27 on the board with a 72.81 public PFM score after they held steady. Jacoby Brissett is still the quarterback reference point. The Arizona Cardinals offense sits at 74.36 and defense at 70.43, so the more useful comparison is QB Stability leading while Recent Performance trails.
My read: the Arizona Cardinals look like a balanced competitive team. QB Stability is the part I trust most, while Recent Performance still needs to catch up. For the Arizona Cardinals, that is the comparison point I would keep coming back to. If that weaker Arizona Cardinals grade moves, the overall read starts to look a lot more convincing.
PFM RatingsWhat the PFM Numbers Say
Arizona is No. 27 in the latest PFM rankings with a score of 72.8. That lands the team in our Needs More Help tier. Inside the NFC West, the Cardinals are No. 4. PFM sees a fairly even team on both sides of the ball: 74.4 on offense and 70.4 on defense. Jacoby Brissett is the biggest reason for the Work in Progress archetype. QB Stability is the top grade at 78.0.
There is still a 12.0-point gap between the best and worst grades, so the roster is not as balanced as it needs to be. The biggest issue is what has happened lately. Recent Performance sits at 65.9 and the results have to get better.
Last updatedJune 16, 2026PFM Report Card
QB StabilityB-78.0Roster StrengthC+73.9Coaching DirectionC70.1Recent PerformanceD+65.9Offense StrengthC+74.4Defense StrengthC70.4Franchise DirectionC72.2ExplosivenessC-67.4NFC West PFM Watch
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