This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/cardinals as Even Cardinals Might Be Too High in Week 8 NFL Power Rankings. ARIZONA -- The Arizona Cardinals ranked 25th in our new NFL power rankings ahead of Week 8 action. Admittedly so, that feels a bit too high.

Against the Cardinals, Parsons played on 54 defensive snaps. Altogether, he came away with five tackles as well as three sacks, a career best. Additionally, Parsons was able to finish with four tackles for a loss and five quarterback hits. As a result, Parsons was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Their 2-5 record puts them in the same stratosphere as bad teams like the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants, both of whom rank behind the Cardinals. However, the Cardinals are just a few plays from being 7-0, although that is indicative of bad teams.

Why Murray Should Start: The Cardinals are deeply committed to Murray financially, and it simply doesn't make sense for their largest asset to sit on the bench when healthy. We also know the upside with Murray, who is more gifted than most athletically and has arm talent for days.

When the Arizona Cardinals take the field on Thursday night, the team will be wearing a new desert-themed uniform that they've never worn before.

The Cardinals have entered their bye week and will be, for the most part, off until next week. They are coming off their fifth consecutive loss. Despite losing 27-23 at home on Sunday to the Green Bay Packers, the Cardinals did not fall in the latest NFL power rankings for Week 8 by USA TODAY's Nate Davis.

Arizona (2-5) had a chance to win the game on its final offensive drive but Jacoby Brissett's fourth-down pass was batted away in the end zone with 6 seconds left. Brissett — filling in for the injured Kyler Murray — threw for 279 yards and two touchdowns.

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Al Michaels had to hit the "undo" button while on the call for Thursday night's game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi

Oct 12, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Thursday Night Football's Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks NFL Week 4 game on Sept. 25, 2025, will feature the Cardinals' new Rivalries uniform.