| 4-12 | Missed Playoffs |
| Record | Outcome |
The Arizona Cardinals finished the regular season with a 4-12 record. They went 3-5 at home and 1-7 on the road.
The 1997 Arizona Cardinals played in the East Division of the National Football Conference.
During the regular season, the 1997 Arizona Cardinals went 2-6 against their NFC East opponents.
| Opponent | Record | Win Percentage % | Point Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1-1 | 50.0% | +7 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 1-1 | 50.0% | -15 |
| Washington Redskins | 0-2 | 0% | -16 |
| New York Giants | 0-2 | 0% | -23 |
No, the Cardinals didn't make the Playoffs in 1997.
The Arizona Cardinals finished the regular season with a point differential of -96. Based on their point differential and their pythagorean expectation, the Cardinals could have been expected to have about 5.3 wins, or a 5-11 record in the regular season.
In close, one-score games, the 1997 Arizona Cardinals went 3-6. In games decided by a field goal or less, the Cardinals went 3-6.
During the regular season, the 1997 Arizona Cardinals went 1-3 in overtime games.
The 1997 Arizona Cardinals never won more than one consecutive game in the regular season.
The longest losing streak that the Arizona Cardinals had during the 1997 regular season was 6 games, which happened once during the season.
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Bold = Division Opponent
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | ||||
| 1 | Sun, Aug 31, 1997 Sun, Aug 31 | @ Cincinnati Bengals | Loss 21 - 24 | |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 7, 1997 Sun, Sep 7 | vs Dallas Cowboys | Win 25 - 22 | OT |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 14, 1997 Sun, Sep 14 | @ Washington Redskins | Loss 13 - 19 | OT |
| 5 | Sun, Sep 28, 1997 Sun, Sep 28 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Loss 18 - 19 | |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 5, 1997 Sun, Oct 5 | vs Minnesota Vikings | Loss 19 - 20 | |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 12, 1997 Sun, Oct 12 | vs New York Giants | Loss 13 - 27 | |
| 8 | Sun, Oct 19, 1997 Sun, Oct 19 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | Loss 10 - 13 | OT |
| 9 | Sun, Oct 26, 1997 Sun, Oct 26 | vs Tennessee Oilers | Loss 14 - 41 | |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 2, 1997 Sun, Nov 2 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | Win 31 - 21 | |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 9, 1997 Sun, Nov 9 | @ Dallas Cowboys | Loss 6 - 24 | |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 16, 1997 Sun, Nov 16 | @ New York Giants | Loss 10 - 19 | |
| 13 | Sun, Nov 23, 1997 Sun, Nov 23 | @ Baltimore Ravens | Win 16 - 13 | |
| 14 | Sun, Nov 30, 1997 Sun, Nov 30 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Loss 20 - 26 | OT |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 7, 1997 Sun, Dec 7 | vs Washington Redskins | Loss 28 - 38 | |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 14, 1997 Sun, Dec 14 | @ New Orleans Saints | Loss 10 - 27 | |
| 17 | Sun, Dec 21, 1997 Sun, Dec 21 | vs Atlanta Falcons | Win 29 - 26 | |
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