At 6-8-1, the Cardinals are surely not having the 2016 season they envisioned after winning the NFC West and appearing in the NFC Championship game last year. It’s been a struggle with injuries and some up-and-down play. But as evidenced by a victory last week over Seattle at CenturyLink Field, Arizona is still a team capable of strong performances.
Because both Arizona and Los Angeles are out of the playoff picture, it’s reasonable to ask where each finds its motivation for Week 17. Though the Cardinals are in the midst of their worst season of their four years under Bruce Arians, the head coach said this week he still sees plenty to play for.