Commanders vs Cardinals prediction: what pundits picked
Washington Commanders at Arizona Cardinals · Week 12, 2026 · Sun, Nov 29 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Commanders vs Cardinals? The one pundit with a call on record so far takes the Commanders. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
1 pundit · each counted once, by their latest callCommanders at Cardinals: how they come in
The Commanders are 3-5-1; the Cardinals are 3-6. On win totals, 12 pundits put the Commanders at 6.4 wins on average, and 8 pundits put the Cardinals at 4.8 wins on average.
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Record
- 3-5-1 · 196 scored, 223 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 19th, defense 19th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 5-12
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 6.4 · 1 to 10 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 6 of 8 Commanders games
- Record
- 3-6 · 178 scored, 255 allowed
- Last games
- L 3-17 at Seahawks Week 9
- W 33-30 at Cowboys Week 8
- L 16-30 vs Broncos Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 26th, defense 30th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 4.8 · 1 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 9 Cardinals games
Commanders and Cardinals players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Commanders
- Jayden DanielsStarting QB · QB
1,499 passing yards · 10 TD, 2 INT · 64.8% completions · 280 rushing yards · 7 games · 23rd in the NFL in passing yards
“I would say it's a long shot that he plays this week (Week 4 international game)” the article →
Jayden Daniels to outplay his draft cost (the seventh round)
“In a league full of fantasy analysts, Daniels might last until the seventh round and could be a value because of the lower opportunity cost.” the article →
- Rachaad WhiteRB1 · RB
275 rushing yards on 65 carries · 3 TD · 19 catches for 134 · 8 games · 36th in the NFL in rushing yards
“looks like there's a good chance rashad white misses this game with the shoulder injury (Week 4 Colts at Commanders)” the article →
Rachaad White to be 1st on the depth chart
“These rising running backs need to be on someone's roster in your league... as they potentially step into No. 1 roles on the Broncos and Commanders offenses, respectively.” the article →
- Stefon DiggsWR1 · WR
36 catches for 386 yards · 6 TD · 8 games · 41st in the NFL in receiving yards
Stefon Diggs to move to Washington Commanders
“Where do you think he ultimately lands? He's gotta go to Washington. Right? Washington, Kansas City.” the article →
Stefon Diggs to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Diggs needed a new team, and Daniels needed a reliable WR2.” the article →
- Chig OkonkwoTE1 · TE
27 catches for 263 yards · 0 TD · 7 games · 89th in the NFL in receiving yards
Chig Okonkwo to make the roster
“Tight end, we are keeping four of those guys in the tight end room. Chigga Conquo, John Bates, Ben Sennett, and Colson Yankoff.” the article →
- Odafe OwehSack leader · LB
5 sacks · 11 solo tackles · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in sacks
Odafe Oweh to make the roster
“Adafay Owe, who's been dealing with his own set of injuries, Charles and Manny Hu, Dorrance Armstrong, Kayla Von, Chason... Jevontae Jean Baptiste, Joshua Joseph” the article →
- Amik RobertsonTackle leader · CB
36 solo tackles · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in solo tackles
Amik Robertson to make the roster
“Mike Usainersville, Amiek Robertson, Rasul Douglas, and Trey Amos.” the article →
Cardinals
- Gardner MinshewStarting QB · QB
354 passing yards · 3 TD, 0 INT · 71.7% completions · 2 games · 41st in the NFL in passing yards
Gardner Minshew to be 1st on the depth chart
“It would be incredibly tough to turn back to Brissett after today's performance.” the article →
Gardner Minshew to stay put
“the likelihood of them keeping Minshew around as a No. 3 option decreases” the article →
- Tyler AllgeierRB1 · RB
369 rushing yards on 89 carries · 3 TD · 23 catches for 128 · 9 games · 25th in the NFL in rushing yards
Tyler Allgeier to be 1st on the depth chart
“My unofficial prediction is Love will play but Tyler Allgeier mostly handles duties as the Cardinals ease Love back into the mix.” the article →
Tyler Allgeier to finish top 49 at his position, by fantasy points
“I've got Tyler Algier at RB49.” the article →
- Michael WilsonWR1 · WR
51 catches for 546 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 18th in the NFL in receiving yards
Michael Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Wilson is just entering his prime and could potentially become a No.1 receiver.” the article →
Michael Wilson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Michael Wilson is the clear number two option in the Arizona passing attack as the WR21 in fantasy points per game.” the article →
- Trey McBrideTE1 · TE
73 catches for 598 yards · 5 TD · 9 games · 16th in the NFL in receiving yards
Trey McBride to fall short of his draft cost (a top-20 ADP)
“Trey McBride has a top-20 ADP... his target volume and touchdown total are both strong candidates to regress. He may still play well without delivering the type of production needed to justify selecting him in the middle of the second round.” the article →
Trey McBride to fall short of his draft cost (the second round of non-TE Premium drafts)
“they are why I would suggest he is not someone I would pull the trigger on in the second round of non-TE Premium drafts... Even with McBride having the best odds to run the most routes again, I am not drafting him at his current cost” the article →
- Budda BakerSack leader · Tackle leader · S
3.5 sacks · 29 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 42nd in the NFL in sacks · 56th in the NFL in solo tackles
Budda Baker to move — “next on the trade block”
“Safety Budda Baker ... More than anything, this would be a move to place Baker at the forefront of competing on a playoff team” the article →
Budda Baker to move to Buffalo Bills
“there is an obvious upgrade potentially sitting on the trade market in Cardinals safety Budda Baker” the article →
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