What do the Cardinals need to make the playoffs? Arizona's Week 15 scenarios explored

Just before their Week 11 bye, the Arizona Cardinals had a 6-4 record and were leading the NFC West after defeating the New York Jets in Week 10 to earn their fourth straight win. However, things have swiftly changed in Arizona since then.

The team's postseason prospects have weakened significantly as a result of losing each of its last three games since emerging from the bye week, the most recent of which was a humiliating 30-18 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

The Seahawks are still leading the NFC West with an 8-5 record after their victory on Sunday. The LA Rams are next in line at 7-6, and the Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers are tied for third place at 6-7.

Cardinals playoff scenarios after going 6-7

After their most recent loss to the Seattle Seahawks, it's currently difficult to see how the Arizona Cardinals will qualify for the playoffs. They could have tied for the top spot in the NFC West with a win against Seattle on Sunday. However, they are now just clinging to their hopes of making the playoffs, and their chances are slim after that loss.

Even if the Cardinals win all their final four matchups, which include a home game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18 and a road game against the LA Rams, they won't guarantee a spot in the playoffs.

The Cardinals have already been swept by Seattle this season, making their chances of making the playoffs even more bleak. If they somehow finish the season with the same record, the Seahawks would win the head-to-head tiebreaker.

For the Cardinals to have any hope of qualifying for the playoffs, they now have to win every game until the end of the season. They still need assistance from other teams, which does not ensure they will earn a spot.

The Cardinals will next face the New England Patriots at home on Sunday.

Sportskeeda's Playoff Predictor

Arizona Cardinals' playoff scenario explored

Sportskeeda's Playoff Predictor predicts that the Arizona Cardinals will win two and lose two of their four remaining games this season, finishing with an 8-9 record and missing out on a playoff berth.

According to the predictions, Arizona will place third in the NFC West standings, behind the LA Rams and the Seattle Seahawks, and 11th in the NFC.

Sportkeeda's Playoff Predictor

The Cardinals would probably need to win each of their final four games to have any chance of qualifying for the first round of the playoffs, considering the present state of the NFC wild-card scenario.