New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals

Head to head

Super Bowl odds4.1%0.9%
Power rating8081
Contender tier

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How it plays out

New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals is an inter-conference matchup: the AFC Patriots hosting the NFC Cardinals. Our model can barely split them: New England Patriots 54%, Arizona Cardinals 46% (NE -0.5). Only 4 spots separate them in the power rankings, about as even as it gets.

Tactically, New England Patriots will want to lean on tough new coach to attack Arizona Cardinals, whose pass rush is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Arizona Cardinals's dynamic QB could punish New England Patriots if offensive line goes unaddressed. Whoever wins that exchange likely wins the game.

Keep an eye on Drake Maye (QB) and Kyler Murray (QB): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. Home field tilts the margin toward Patriots, and in a game this close that edge matters.

Key players

NE Patriots

DMDrake Maye
Drake Maye
QB · Franchise hope
RSRhamondre Stevenson
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB · Workhorse
CGChristian Gonzalez
Christian Gonzalez
CB · All-Pro

ARI Cardinals

KMKyler Murray
Kyler Murray
QB · Dual threat
MHMarvin Harrison Jr.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR · Phenom
BBBudda Baker
Budda Baker
S · All-Pro

Frequently asked

Who is favored in New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals?

Our model favors the New England Patriots, with a 54% win probability over the Arizona Cardinals (46%). The projected spread is NE -0.5.

What is the prediction for Patriots vs Cardinals?

Our model favors New England Patriots (54%) over Arizona Cardinals (46%), spread NE -0.5: effectively a toss-up.

What are the moneyline odds for New England Patriots vs Arizona Cardinals?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the New England Patriots are -117 and the Arizona Cardinals are +117 on the moneyline.

Who are the key players to watch in Patriots vs Cardinals?

Watch Drake Maye (QB) for the Patriots and Kyler Murray (QB) for the Cardinals.

Is Patriots vs Cardinals a divisional game?

No. It is an inter-conference matchup between the AFC Patriots and the NFC Cardinals.