The 2016 Arizona Cardinals season is the franchise's 118th season, 97th season in the National Football League , 29th in Arizona , and 11th at University of Phoenix Stadium . It will also be the fourth season under head coach Bruce Arians .
In free agency, they signed veteran defensive back Tyvon Branch and veteran lineman Evan Mathis , while re-signing several key players. They traded for Chandler Jones from the New England Patriots , sending Jonathan Cooper and a late second-round pick to New England.
On October 23, 2016, the Cardinals played the Seattle Seahawks in a Sunday Night Football game that ended in a 6–6 tie as Cardinals and Seahawks placekickers Chandler Catanzaro and Steven Hauschka each missed a game winning field goal from 24 and 28 yards, respectively. This was the Cardinals first tie since their 1986 season as well as the lowest-scoring NFL tie since overtime was enacted in 1974.
Free agents
Player re-signed by the Cardinals
Draft
Notes
The Cardinals traded their second-round selection (No. 61 overall) and guard Jonathan Cooper to the New England Patriots in exchange for defensive end Chandler Jones .
The Cardinals traded a conditional seventh-round selection to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for quarterback Matt Barkley ; the Eagles will only receive this selection if Barkley is on the Cardinals' roster for at least six games during the 2015 season.
The Cardinals received a sixth-round compensatory pick (No. 170 overall) as the result of a negative differential of free agent signings and departures that the Cardinals experienced during the 2015 free agency period.
Staff
Front office
Owner/chairman/president – Michael Bidwill
General manager – Monti Ossenfort
Assistant general manager – Dave Sears
Vice president of football operations & facilities – Matt Caracciolo
Director of pro personnel – Glen Fox
Assistant director of player personnel – Rob Kisiel
Assistant director of college scouting – Ryan Gold
Director of football administration – Matt Harriss
Head coach
Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Assistant special teams – Sam Sewell
Support staff
Assistant to the head coach – Brandon Schwab
Director, football strategy – Kenny Bell
Director, football performance – Shea Thompson
Coaching assistant – Jay Razzano
Strength and conditioning
Strength and conditioning – Buddy Morris
Assistant strength and conditioning – Mark Naylor
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Current roster
Schedule
Cardinals at training camp
Preseason
The Cardinals preseason opponents and schedule was announced on April, 7, 2016, the opponents being the Oakland Raiders , San Diego Chargers , Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos .
Regular season
Notes
Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Networks and times for Weeks 15 and 17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling .
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. New England Patriots
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
NE 12:35 – Stephen Gostkowski 53 yard field goal, NE 20–14
ARI 9:46 – Larry Fitzgerald 1 yard pass from Carson Palmer (Chandler Catanzaro kick), ARI 21–20
NE 3:44 – Stephen Gostkowski 32 yard field goal, NE 23–21
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
The game was close, but was lost last minute. A Cardinals field goal was missed because of a low snap by long snapper.
Week 2: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week Two: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Buccaneers
0
0
7 0 7
Cardinals
0
24
9 7 40
at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
ARI 12:11 – Chris Johnson 3 yard run (Chandler Catanzaro kick), ARI 40–7
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Week 3: at Buffalo Bills
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
BUF 10:31 – Tyrod Taylor 20 yard run, BUF 23–7
BUF 2:25 – Aaron Williams 53 yard fumble return (Dan Carpenter kick), BUF 30–7
ARI 0:12 – David Johnson 22 yard run, BUF 30–13
Fourth quarter
ARI 10:36 – Chandler Catanzaro 60 yard field goal, BUF 30–16
BUF 4:48 – Dan Carpenter 45 yard field goal, BUF 33–16
ARI 3:04 – Corey Peters safety, BUF 33–18
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Week 4: vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week Four: Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Rams
7
3
0 7 17
Cardinals
0
10
3 0 13
at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
ARI 0:00 – Chandler Catanzaro 21 yard field goal, ARI 13–10
Fourth quarter
LA 2:36 – Brian Quick 4 yard pass from Case Keenum (Greg Zuerlein kick), LA 17–13
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Week 5: at San Francisco 49ers
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
ARI 12:45 – David Johnson 4 yard run (Chandler Catanzaro kick), ARI 14–7
ARI 7:35 – Larry Fitzgerald 29 yard pass from Drew Stanton (Chandler Catanzaro kick), ARI 21–7
SF 1:54 – Carlos Hyde 1 yard run (Phil Dawson kick), ARI 21–14
Fourth quarter
ARI 13:39 – Chandler Catanzaro 36 yard field goal, ARI 24–14
ARI 4:44 – David Johnson 2 yard run (Chandler Catanzaro kick), ARI 31–14
SF 1:52 – Blaine Gabbert 1 yard run (Phil Dawson kick), ARI 31–21
ARI 1:17 – Calais Campbell safety, ARI 33–21
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
ARI – Deone Bucannon 10 solo tackles, 4 assists
SF – Nick Bellore 7 solo tackles, 4 assists, 0.5 sacks, 2 tackles for loss, 1 QB hit
Week 6: vs. New York Jets
Week Six: New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Jets
0
3
0 0 3
Cardinals
7
7
7 7 28
at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Week 7: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Week Seven: Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 OT Total
Seahawks
0
0
0 3 3 6
Cardinals
0
3
0 0 3 6
at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Date : October 23Game time : 5:30 p.m.Game weather : Played indoors (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 65,089Referee : Terry McAulay TV announcers (NBC) : Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele TafoyaRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Cardinals placekicker Chandler Catanzaro and Seahawks placekicker Steven Hauschka each miss game winning field goals as the game finishes in a 6-6 tie and the Cardinals earn their first tie since the 1986 season.
Week 8: at Carolina Panthers
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Week 10: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week Ten: San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
49ers
0
10
3 7 20
Cardinals
7
13
0 3 23
at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Week 11: at Minnesota Vikings
Week 11: Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
7
10
0 7 24
Vikings
7
13
10 0 30
at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
ARI – Chandler Catanzaro 34-yard field goal, 10:04. Cardinals 10–7. Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 6:26.
MIN – Matt Asiata 2-yard run (kick blocked), 7:16. Vikings 13–10. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:48.
MIN – Xavier Rhodes 100-yard interception return (Kai Forbath kick), 3:07. Vikings 20–10.
ARI – Jermaine Gresham 29-yard pass from Carson Palmer (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 0:50. Vikings 20–17. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:17.
Third quarter
MIN – Cordarrelle Patterson 104-yard kickoff return (Kai Forbath kick), 14:47. Vikings 27–17.
MIN – Kai Forbath 27-yard field goal, 0:04. Vikings 30–17. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:06.
Fourth quarter
ARI – David Johnson 4-yard pass (Chandler Catanzaro kick), 7:24. Vikings 30–24. Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 1:46.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 12: at Atlanta Falcons
Week Twelve: Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
7
6
0 6 19
Falcons
7
10
7 14 38
at Georgia Dome , Atlanta, Georgia
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Week 13: vs. Washington Redskins
Week Thirteen: Washington Redskins at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Redskins
0
0
0 0 0
Cardinals
0
0
0 0 0
at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tacklers
Standings
Division
Conference
#
Team
Division
W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
SOS
SOV
STK
Division leaders
1
Dallas Cowboys
East
13
3
0
.813
3–3
9–3
.471
.440
L1
2
Atlanta Falcons
South
11
5
0
.688
5–1
9–3
.480
.452
W4
3
Seattle Seahawks
West
10
5
1
.656
3–2–1
6–5–1
.441
.425
W1
4
Green Bay Packers
North
10
6
0
.625
5–1
8–4
.508
.453
W6
Wild Cards
5
New York Giants
East
11
5
0
.688
4–2
8–4
.486
.455
W1
6[ a]
Detroit Lions
North
9
7
0
.563
3–3
7–5
.475
.392
L3
Did not qualify for the postseason
7[ a]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
South
9
7
0
.563
4–2
7–5
.492
.434
W1
8
Washington Redskins
East
8
7
1
.531
3–3
6–6
.516
.430
L1
9
Minnesota Vikings
North
8
8
0
.500
2–4
5–7
.492
.457
W1
10
Arizona Cardinals
West
7
8
1
.469
4–1–1
6–5–1
.463
.366
W2
11[ b]
New Orleans Saints
South
7
9
0
.438
2–4
6–6
.523
.393
L1
12[ b]
Philadelphia Eagles
East
7
9
0
.438
2–4
5–7
.559
.518
W2
13
Carolina Panthers
South
6
10
0
.375
1–5
5–7
.518
.354
L2
14
Los Angeles Rams
West
4
12
0
.250
2–4
3–9
.504
.500
L7
15
Chicago Bears
North
3
13
0
.188
2–4
3–9
.521
.396
L4
16
San Francisco 49ers
West
2
14
0
.125
2–4
2–10
.504
.250
L1
Tiebreakers [ c]
^ a b Detroit finished ahead of Tampa Bay for the No. 6 seed and qualified for the last playoff spot based on record vs. common opponents—Detroit's cumulative record against Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and New Orleans was 3–2, while Tampa Bay's cumulative record against the same four teams was 2–3.
^ a b New Orleans finished ahead of Philadelphia based on better record vs. conference opponents.
^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.
References
External links
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Played in Chicago (1920–1959), St. Louis (1960–1987), and formerly the Phoenix Cardinals (1988–1993)