Broncos vs Cardinals predictions, graded
Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals · Week 7, 2026 · Sun, Oct 25 · Final: Broncos 30, Cardinals 16 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Broncos vs Cardinals? Of 12 pundits with a call on record, 10 take the Broncos and 2 take the Cardinals. 5 named a score; the median has the Broncos by 3. The Broncos won 30-16, so 10 of 12 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 72 out of 100.
Who the room took
12 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callBroncos vs Cardinals picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS SportsCardinals 2, Broncos 2
- Locked On Broncos (podcast)all 3 Broncos
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Broncos
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Broncos
The other 1 pundit writes or talks elsewhere: all 1 Broncos.
Broncos vs Cardinals score predictions
5 pundits named a score; the median call is Broncos by 3, and the final was Broncos by 14.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsBroncos 24, Cardinals 17Hit · 83
- Richard ShermanBroncos 19, Cardinals 12Hit · 83
- Tyler SullivanCardinals 23, Broncos 20Miss · 24
- Pete PriscoBroncos 24, Cardinals 21Close · 74
- John BreechBroncos 19, Cardinals 16Close · 74
Broncos at Cardinals: how they came in
The Broncos are 4-2 and have won 2 straight; the Cardinals are 2-4. On win totals, 15 pundits put the Broncos at 10.9 wins on average, and 8 pundits put the Cardinals at 4.8 wins on average.
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
- Record coming in
- 4-2 · won 2 straight · 114 scored, 125 allowed
- Last games
- W 17-14 vs Seahawks Week 6
- W 23-17 at Chargers Week 5
- L 14-24 at 49ers Week 4
- Unit ranks
- offense 24th, defense 7th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 14-3
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 10.9 · 9.5 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 6 Broncos games
- Record coming in
- 2-4 · 126 scored, 178 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 27th, 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 3 of 6 Cardinals games
Broncos 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 (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Broncos
- Bo NixStarting QB · QB
1,730 passing yards · 11 TD, 4 INT · 60.6% completions · 116 rushing yards · 9 games · 18th in the NFL in passing yards
Bo Nix to finish QB1 (1–12) at his position, by fantasy points
“Nix offers a relatively safe floor but might have a limited ceiling. Consider him a low-end QB1 or high-end QB2.” the article →
Bo Nix to win MVP
“I think that Bo Nix is going to We're going to see the best year of his career. Bet the long shot odds for him at MVP” the article →
- J.K. DobbinsRB1 · RB
324 rushing yards on 98 carries · 3 TD · 9 catches for 31 · 9 games · 29th in the NFL in rushing yards
J.K. Dobbins to be 1st on the depth chart
“So Dobbins is back... I think Dobbins gets a majority of the early down carries and the goal line carries.” the article →
J.K. Dobbins to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points
“That leaves him as a touchdown-dependent FLEX.” the article →
- Jaylen WaddleWR1 · WR
30 catches for 337 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 54th in the NFL in receiving yards
Jaylen Waddle to outplay his draft cost (drafted as a WR2)
“Waddle is one of my flag-plant players this year and can easily be drafted as a WR2 with WR1 upside.” the article →
Jaylen Waddle to be 1st on the depth chart
“Waddle steps into a passing environment where he can excel and should push to be the WR1 target in the offense.” the article →
- Evan EngramTE1 · TE
17 catches for 169 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 136th in the NFL in receiving yards
- Nik BonittoSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 9 games · 21st in the NFL in sacks
- Alex SingletonTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 50 solo tackles · 9 games · 1st in the NFL in solo tackles
Cardinals
- Gardner MinshewStarting QB · QB
354 passing yards · 3 TD, 0 INT · 71.7% completions · 2 games · 40th 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 move — “sell candidate — Cardinals less likely to keep him”
“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 · 17th 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 · 54th 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 →
Every call on Broncos at Cardinals
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Denver Broncos to beat Arizona Cardinals
the Broncos will leave Arizona five and two, which I had a bold prediction earlier before the season even began where I said that Denver through the first seven games would be five and two. So I need them to prove me right on that prediction here.
Denver Broncos to beat Arizona
I'm going with Arizona to cover this game. Oh, okay. I I think Denver wins
Denver Broncos 24 — Arizona 17
I'm gonna have the Broncos covering 24 to 17.
Arizona Cardinals to beat Denver Broncos
The Cardinals host the Denver Broncos (4-2) ... but Arizona will upset them too for their first home win of the season. Even more impressively, the Cardinals will also beat the Broncos without scoring a touchdown
Denver Broncos to beat Arizona Cardinals
I'm going with Denver hoping the Boneix won't screw me.
Arizona Cardinals to beat Denver Broncos
I have confidence in Jacoby Brissett, Trey McBride, and the rest of the Arizona offense to get in the low-to-mid-20s on Sunday, which should be enough against Denver.
Denver Broncos to beat Arizona Cardinals
I look for them to turn things around this week in Arizona. Give me Denver as well.
Denver Broncos 19 — Arizona Cardinals 12
Give me Denver in this one by a touchdown. We'll call it 19-12.
Arizona Cardinals 23 — Broncos 20
Projected score : Cardinals 23, Broncos 20
Denver Broncos 24 — Cardinals 21
Pick: Broncos 24, Cardinals 21
Denver Broncos 19 — Cardinals 16
Broncos 19-16 over Cardinals
Denver Broncos to beat Arizona Cardinals
you and I both have the Broncos winning on the road against the Arizona cardinals
Denver Broncos to beat Arizona cardinals
opening up week seven, you and I both have the Broncos winning on the road against the Arizona cardinals