Cardinals Still at Bottom of NFL Power Rankings

The Arizona Cardinals are widely considered to be the second-worst team in the NFL in Week 8 power rankings.

The Arizona Cardinals once again lost in Week 7, falling in 20-10 fashion to the Seattle Seahawks.

Still without Kyler Murray, the Cardinals struggled offensively by only scoring one touchdown on the day. 

Without tight end Zach Ertz (who was placed on IR today) moving forward, how do the Cardinals fare in NFL power rankings throughout the web?

Bleacher Report: 31

"Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks was a microcosm of the 2023 season for the Arizona Cardinals. There was the occasional bright spot, but there were also far too many mistakes and miscues.

"And after a scoreless second half, the Redbirds are 1-6 and in last place in the NFC West. ... With Kyler Murray returning to practice, Dobbs' time as the team's starter is likely coming to an end.

"The question then becomes how head coach Jonathan Gannon decides to handle the second half of a season that is lost at this point. Do the Cardinals play for pride—or draft position in 2024?"

The Athletic: 31

"The prospect of drafting either Caleb Williams or Drake Maye got even closer Sunday, as the Cardinals would pick second if the season ended today. Arizona opened the window for Murray to return from injured reserve last week, but there’s no firm timetable on when or even if he’ll return. The quarterback, who tore his ACL in December, has an up-and-down history with the organization. 

"Murray’s talent is undeniable, and the word is he’s getting along OK with the new coaching staff, but committing to Murray and the five years and $182 million he has left on his deal might not be a good move for a franchise that could turn the page with a coveted quarterback on a rookie deal."

NFL.com: 31

"The Joshua Dobbs story has been pretty tremendous, all things considered, but anyone still droning on about not playing Kyler Murray needs to reconsider their position. Murray appears on track for a Week 10-ish return, assuming all goes well in his return to practice. The offense opened against Seattle with three punts, then a field goal, but that came after a fumble recovery returned to Seattle's 30-yard line. 

"The Cardinals got another fumble at the Seattle 34 in the fourth quarter and turned that into a missed field goal. Arizona won the turnover battle 3-0 but didn't take advantage. Dobbs' TD run was pretty, and he rallied a bit, but his limitations are starting to show. It will be fascinating to see how Murray looks roughly 11 months after we last saw him. And I'm ready to see him."