The Arizona Cardinals have a difficult schedule for the upcoming season, with a strength of schedule of .538, tied for third-highest in the NFL.
The team plays seven games against opponents who had at least one playoff win last season, with six of those coming against NFC West rivals (San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks). The Cardinals also face the Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Chargers, with the Chiefs and Chargers games on the road.
The team opens with a road game against the Chargers and has six of their first nine games away from home. There are no prime-time games scheduled.