The NFL revealed the Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams' Week 18 start time and date to finish the 2025 season.

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) catches a touchdown pass in the endzone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cincinnati. Credit: AP/Joshua A. Bickel

Cody Ford wanted to make it clear that he is an athlete in the locker room after the game. The big man’s rumble on his birthday brought enjoyment to his teammates, as well. Joe Burrow was in pure amazement at what he was seeing as Ford scampered down the sideline.

Jacoby Brissett is under contract through 2026, though the Cardinals are still in search of a long-term answer -- and SI's Tom Dierberger believes Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis could be of service. The Cardinals were one of four teams listed as landing spots for Willis, who is set to be a free agent next offseason:

Marvin Harrison Jr. was supposed to have a straightforward path to success. The second-generation wide receiver and two-time All-American left Ohio State with 2,613 yards receiving yards and 31 touchdowns and entered the NFL as one of the most lauded pass-catching prospects in recent memory.

Arizona passes on any offensive talent and makes a statement on defense, with College Football HQ projecting a versatile Ohio State playmaker who could instantly change the Cardinals’ identity.

The Arizona Cardinals are now historically bad, with 13 losses in 14 games. These three plays help explain how their season reached this point.

Every week for the duration of the 2025 regular season , USA TODAY Sports will provide timely updates to the NFL 's ever-evolving playoff picture – typically starting Sunday afternoon and then moving forward for the remainder of the week (through Monday's and Thursday's games or Saturday's,