Cardinals rank among the bottom NFL teams in December.
Arizona Cardinals fans have endured a difficult regular season with the team’s 2-9 record, putting them on the path to miss the postseason once more.
After quarterback Kyler Murray returned from an ACL tear, the Cardinals made some progress but ultimately lost a tight game to Atlanta (25-23) and fell on the road to Houston (21-16) last Sunday. Looking ahead, it seems like the offseason will present some tough challenges for the Arizona team.
Arizona sports betting fans can look forward to four remaining regular season games in December and early January. The team will play at home against San Francisco on December 17 and Seattle on January 7, and on the road against Pittsburgh on December 3 and Chicago on December 24.
This weekend, the Cardinals will host the L.A. Rams at 2:05 p.m. in Glendale. According to the oddsmakers from ESPN BET Arizona, the home team is listed as a .5-point underdog with a moneyline of -110 for both teams.
Leading up to the December stretch, yengols.com utilized StatMuse.com to analyze the December records of all NFL teams dating back to 2013. The rankings were based on win percentage, accounting for variations in the number of games played by each team.
December Records Since 2013
The Cardinals, Panthers, Bears, Patriots, and Giants are all tied for the worst Super Bowl odds in the NFL at +100000.
The Cardinals face challenges as the season comes to a close.
It’s no surprise to Cardinals fans that Arizona has difficulty in December, given their limited playoff success since 2000 (five appearances, one NFC championship, and zero titles). This reputation has earned the Cardinals a reputation as one of the NFL’s worst teams in the final month of the regular season.
The Cardinals have a record of 20-23 in December since 2013, with a win percentage of .465, ranking them 21st out of 32 teams. The top teams during this time period in December are Green Bay (.780), Kansas City (.773), and Dallas (.667).
The Chiefs have achieved the remarkable feat of turning their impressive December performances into two Super Bowl victories, making them the only team to do so. In contrast, the Packers have reached the NFC Championship Game four times but have been unsuccessful in clinching a victory. The Cowboys, on the other hand, have only secured three playoff wins in five appearances during this time period. Despite a recent loss to Philadelphia, Arizona betting apps still view the Chiefs as the frontrunners to win the Super Bowl. Currently, Kansas City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco are all tied with the best odds to win the title at +450.
The Cardinals are looking to build on their momentum with Murray back in the lineup, hoping to bounce back and make a strong comeback in the 2024 season.
Author
Peterson Christopher has over seven years of experience covering sports and sports betting in Arizona, with previous roles at ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly, and the Green Valley News. He now heads the writing team at yengols.com.
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