Can Arizona Cardinals Win in 2026? Seahawks’ Path Holds the Answers!

Can the Arizona Cardinals realistically win in 2026 — and how does the Seattle Seahawks’ trajectory offer clues about the NFC West landscape? Espo we breaks down Arizona’s offseason outlook, key roster questions, and why Seattle’s path might be the blueprint (or the barrier) to success.

The Cardinals are entering 2026 with a new head coach and a chance to reset after a tough 3–14 2025 season, but they’ll need major improvements to compete, especially against divisional rivals like the Seahawks. Meanwhile, Seattle’s success and path forward could define the standard Arizona has to reach if it wants to return to relevance. 

👇 What we cover in this video:
• Why the Arizona Cardinals still have questions to answer before being contenders
• How Seattle’s model and schedule inform what it takes to be competitive
• Cardinals draft outlook & roster building blocks for 2026
• What the Seahawks are doing right — and how that affects Arizona’s chances
• NFC West implications and playoff realities

Whether you’re a die-hard Cardinals fan or tracking the NFC West power shift, this video lays out the realistic path to winning in 2026 — or why it might be tougher than it looks.

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Arizona Cardinals Can Use Seattle To Figure Out Puzzle Pieces

0:00 – Intro

1:15 – The Super Bowl, The Cardinals and Puzzles???

13:15 – Defense, Defense, Defense

17:40 – NBA 3pt Contest Names ANNOUNCED?!?!

25:30 – Devin Booker is a WINNER

26:20 – NBA Expansion???

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