Jets vs Cardinals prediction: what pundits picked
New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals · Week 15, 2026 · Sun, Dec 20
No pundit we track has picked a side in Jets vs Cardinals yet.
Jets at Cardinals: how they come in
The Jets are 2-7 and have lost 4 straight; the Cardinals are 3-6. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Jets at 5.2 wins on average, and 8 pundits put the Cardinals at 4.8 wins on average.
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Record
- 2-7 · lost 4 straight · 182 scored, 223 allowed
- Last games
- L 12-35 at Chiefs Week 9
- L 33-38 vs Raiders Week 8
- L 25-28 vs Dolphins Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 15th, defense 21st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 9 pundits · average 5.2 · 0 to 8 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 6 of 9 Jets 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
Jets 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.
Jets
- Geno SmithStarting QB · QB
2,078 passing yards · 12 TD, 3 INT · 67.5% completions · 9 games · 10th in the NFL in passing yards
Geno Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“Smith's lane to begin the season as the starter is clear.” the article →
- Braelon AllenRB1 · RB
598 rushing yards on 120 carries · 3 TD · 19 catches for 102 · 9 games · 11th in the NFL in rushing yards
Braelon Allen to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Allen played 40.3% of the Jets' offensive snaps in Week 1 and is the handcuff to Breece Hall.” the article →
Braelon Allen to be 1st on the depth chart
“Braelon Allen will be New York's lead back this week.” the article →
- Garrett WilsonWR1 · WR
43 catches for 527 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 22nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Garrett Wilson to stay with New York Jets
“I could see them trading some down the line guy, but I don't... I just don't see it being Garrett Wilson.” the article →
“Jets WR Garrett Wilson will probably be back from a concussion this week (Week 10)” the article →
- Kenyon SadiqTE1 · TE
21 catches for 235 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 107th in the NFL in receiving yards
- David BaileySack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 26 solo tackles · 8 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Defensive Rookie of the Year — Mike Kadlick: David Bailey, edge, Jets” the article →
David Bailey to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“If the 2026 regular season ended today, Jets defensive end David Bailey should be the undisputed choice as the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year.” the article →
- Dane BeltonTackle leader · S
1 sack · 40 solo tackles · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in solo tackles
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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