The NFL world is buzzing with excitement following the release of the 2025 regular season schedule — but the Arizona Cardinals stole the spotlight with a uniquely creative twist.
While most teams stuck to traditional formats, the Cardinals took a bold and entertaining approach that quickly grabbed the attention of fans across the league.
Mack Wilson Sr. Raps as Part of Cardinals 2025 Schedule Release
Linebacker Mack Wilson Sr., also known as “Rocketship,” wrote and recorded an original song titled “18 Bars” — releasing it alongside a video to unveil the team’s 2025 schedule on May 14.
Wondering what the hype about? Come around and find out. pic.twitter.com/gWbYHYdKsx
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) May 15, 2025
The NFL schedule reveal is always a showcase of creativity, with teams finding unique ways to announce their full slate of games. This year, the Cardinals stood out with one of the most original approaches we’ve seen — and it also served as an exciting way for Wilson Jr. to display his off-field talent.
While many teams got creative, Arizona’s reveal may have been the most unique of the year — and arguably one of the most memorable in recent memory.
Arizona’s 2025 Schedule
The Cardinals are in a position to take the next step, with hopes of making a serious push for the playoffs — especially as the NFC West appears more open than in years past. Based on 2024 win percentages, Arizona enters the season with the sixth-easiest schedule, as their opponents hold a combined winning percentage of just .457.
Of course, games aren’t played on paper, and teams evolve every year. With that in mind, here’s a look at the Cardinals’ full 2025 regular season schedule.
- Week 1: at New Orleans Saints
- Week 2: vs. Carolina Panthers
- Week 3: at San Francisco 49ers
- Week 4 (Thursday): vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Week 5: vs. Tennessee Titans
- Week 6: at Indianapolis Colts
- Week 7: vs. Green Bay Packers
- Week 8: Bye
- Week 9 (Monday): at Dallas Cowboys
- Week 10: at Seattle Seahawks
- Week 11: vs. San Francisco 49ers
- Week 12: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Week 13: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Week 14: vs. Los Angeles Rams
- Week 15: at Houston Texans
- Week 16: at Atlanta Falcons
- Week 17: at Cincinnati Bengals
- Week 18: at Los Angeles Rams
The Cardinals appear to have a relatively soft landing to start the season, with early matchups against the Saints and Panthers offering a chance to build momentum. However, things get tougher after their Week 8 bye, with a challenging stretch in Weeks 13–15 featuring matchups against playoff teams from last season.
One interesting quirk in the schedule: Arizona doesn’t face the Rams until Week 14 and will have already completed both games against the Seahawks by Week 10.
With the defensive line getting improvements with defensive end Josh Sweat and defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson as well as drafting defensive tackle Walter Nolan in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, this team should improve drastically from finishing last season 27th with a 67.6 Defense+ grade.
This Arizona team has an easier schedule than most with not many tough matchups on paper. This is a chance for quarterback Kyler Murray and coach Jonathan Gannon to make a massive step forward and compete for a playoff spot.
