NFC West

Arizona Cardinals Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 15

66
Depth
OFF
75
DEF
64

#31 in the NFL

1-4 · Rebuilding

Who is the starting QB for the Cardinals?

Jacoby Brissett is the projected starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals as of October 15, 2026. Gardner Minshew II is listed second.

Offense

3WR 1TE
RB
79
Jeremiyah LoveStarterQuestionable
4
6
James ConnerInjured Reserve
5
73
Trey BensonInjured Reserve
WR3
86
Jalen BrooksStarter
2
81
Devin DuvernayQuestionable
TE
85
Trey McBrideStarter
RG
71
Jon Gaines IIStarter
2
74
Isaiah AdamsInjured Reserve
3
57
Chase BisontisInjured Reserve

Depth order reflects each team's current published depth chart and updates nightly through the offseason and season.

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Arizona Cardinals Week 5 Depth Chart Changes

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Week 6

at Los Angeles Rams

Sun, Oct 18 · 04:05 PM ET

Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
21.6
Yards/G
315.0
Pass Yds/G
223.4
Rush Yds/G
91.6
TO Margin
2
3rd Down %
40.54%
Total TD
12
Sacks
11
TFL
27
INT
3
WHY #31 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 71 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 71 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 1-4 · Week 6 rating blends real 2026 results in with the prior.

No third-party model, no invented numbers — the whole rating traces to real box scores. How we rank · not a betting line.

2026 season projection

Projected: 4.1 wins (likely 2-6)

Record so far 1-4, plus our win chance in each of the 12 games left. A projection from team ratings, not a guarantee.

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Arizona Cardinals Starting Quarterback

Arizona Cardinals starting lineup

Jacoby Brissett is the projected starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals as of October 15, 2026. Gardner Minshew II is listed second.

Also projected for the Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love at running back, Michael Wilson at wide receiver and Trey McBride at tight end.

The full Arizona Cardinals two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

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Arizona Cardinals Injury Report

19 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 15, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Cardinals' starting quarterback?
Jacoby Brissett is the projected starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals as of October 15, 2026. Gardner Minshew II is listed second.
Who starts at running back for the Cardinals?
Jeremiyah Love is the projected starter at running back for the Cardinals, with Tyler Allgeier listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the Cardinals?
Michael Wilson is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Cardinals, with Reggie Virgil listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the Cardinals?
Trey McBride is the projected starter at tight end for the Cardinals, with Elijah Higgins listed second.
When does Arizona Cardinals play next?
Next: at Los Angeles Rams, Sun, Oct 18, 04:05 PM ET.
When was the Arizona Cardinals depth chart last updated?
The Arizona Cardinals depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Cardinals Roster

Every player on the Arizona Cardinals depth chart, by position.

Defense

Special Teams

Place Kicker: Chad Ryland

Punter: Blake Gillikin

Holder: Blake Gillikin

Punt Returner: Devin Duvernay, Michael Wilson

Kick Returner: Devin Duvernay, Max Melton, Jeremiyah Love

Long Snapper: Casey Kreiter