The ** Arizona Cardinals season** was the franchise's 97th season, 76th season in the National Football League (NFL), the eighth in Arizona and the second as the Arizona Cardinals. Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Dave Krieg started in his only season with the team. The Cardinals failed to improve upon their 8–8 record from 1994 and finished 4–12, resulting in the firing of head coach Buddy Ryan and his entire staff.

Offseason

NFL Draft

Undrafted Free Agents

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 1: at Washington Redskins

Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 3: at Detroit Lions

Week 4: at Dallas Cowboys

Week 5: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Week 6: at New York Giants

Week 7: vs. Washington Redskins

Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks

Week 10: at Denver Broncos

Week 11: vs. Minnesota Vikings

Week 12: at Carolina Panthers

Week 13: vs. Atlanta Falcons

Week 14: vs. New York Giants

Week 15: at San Diego Chargers

Week 16: at Philadelphia Eagles

Week 17: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Standings

Awards and records

Milestones

Pop culture

The season was featured in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire. Portions of the film centered on fictional wide receiver Rod Tidwell, played by Cuba Gooding Jr., and his agent Jerry Maguire, played by Tom Cruise.